Sentences with phrase «against his former club in»
I expect Giroud to get a rest and Welbeck to replace him at centre forward, as the Frenchman could do with a rest and the England striker could do with the game time, especially after doing so well against his former club in the last round.
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Seemingly renewed against his former club in a much - needed win, Rooney was able to draw off multiple Everton defenders as Morgan Schneiderlin scored the first goal for Man United.
Not exact matches
This includes a memorable winner in the FA cup quarter final against former club United.
8 — Romelu Lukaku has had a hand in eight goals in eight @premierleague games against former club West Brom (five goals, three assists).
We have been on the wrong end of many results against Fergie's United, including goals by our former captain van Persie in his first three games against us since listening to the little boy inside and turning his back on the club and manager that had made him what he was.
The Sky Sports pundit appeared to criticise his compatriot following the goalless draw against Chelsea at the Emirates Stadium last month, in which he implied that his former club will not win the Premier League with Giroud as the first choice striker.
He has done it against Leicester and I won't be surprise if he scores against his former club (manu) or plays a huge part in that game.
Or when you arrive in a new club, you do not just say anything you like against your former club (and not just former, but one which made you a star when probably no one gave you change: like Nasri).
His admission may prove disappointing to hear for Robert Lewandowski, who despite scoring fourteen goals in the league, has been considered something of a flop since his move from Jurgen Klopp's team, even more so as it was the Polish striker that got the winner against his former club.
Llorente emerged as one of the world's most exciting strikers during his time with former club Bilbao, particularly in the 2011/12 season when his 29 goals in all competitions helped the unfancied Basque side to the Europa League final, and he memorably struck a superb volleyed goal against Manchester United in the first knockout round.
The former Everton man has hardly featured for Manchester City this season, after joining the club for # 12million last summer, but finished the season on a high note with two fine goals in his side's 3 - 2 defeat against Norwich City at the Etihad Stadium.
United matched Chelsea's 3 -4-3 formation from the start and — by matching their intensity too — Jose Mourinho's men looked well in the game against his former club.
Dos Santos is the second player in quick succession to speak out against Spurs, after former player Niko Kranjcar criticised the club for refusing to allow Luka Modric to join Real Madrid.
«Sometimes when you are too focused you are not relaxed, so it's a zone where everything looks easy and sometimes when you play against your former club you are not necessarily in that zone.»
The England international was brought back in against his former club and he did not disappoint, scoring the winning goal from his favoured centre forward role.
Benitez played Bale in that central role last night against his former club and after scoring the second goal in their win, the Madrid star talked about his role and pleaded with his new manager to play him there all the time in order to get the best from him.
So I can understand why the pundit and former Arsenal striker Charlie Nicholas is looking at the way the Gunners got that point against Chelsea at Stamford Bridge and suggesting in a Sky Sports report that Arsene Wenger drops the club's two big name stars Alexis Sanchez and Mesut Ozil, because they were absent from that game as well and it seemed to work out pretty well for us.
Blackpool is set to be a tough challenge for the highly rated 19 year - old, who joined Chelsea from SPL giants Celtic in 2011, with former Birmingham City manager Lee Clark facing a losing battle when it comes to trying to keep the Seasiders in the second tier after a chaotic season that has been overshadowed by fan protests against the club's ownership.
The 21 - year - old, who handed in a transfer request on Tuesday afternoon, starts against his former club as he will partner captain Phil Jagielka at the heart of the Toffees defence for the game against the Tykes.
this man is so self - absorbed... does he really think that we should feel so honored that he chose to stay with little old us... does he not understand that many of us would have literally driven him to the ends of the earth if he promised never to return... has anyone noticed that the only teams he says are interested in him are some of the biggest clubs in the world whose managers spend freely, follow through on their promises or are terminated, listen to their fan - bases, have a lot of strong personalities within their squads, rarely play their top players out of position, win against their top rivals or suffer the wrath, don't blame the ref after every loss and embrace their former stars... even if his stories had any truth to them, he would last but a cup of coffee
The former England striker, who played for both clubs despite their historic rivalry, made the claim that United should have little trouble against the Spaniards, based on how Liverpool played against them in the group stage.
Hull midfielder Mohammed Diame could be in line to make his debut for the tigers against his former club on Monday night, though fellow new recruits Hatem Ben Arfa and Gaston Ramirez are lacking match fitness and are likely to miss out.
Liverpool could yet qualify for the Champions League group stage, but will likely need to win this year's Europa League, where they have been drawn against Jurgen Klopp's former club Borussia Dortmund in the quarter - finals.
His first season with us was cut short not long after scoring the winner against his former club Manchester United in the FA cup, meaning that he missed the rest of the campaign and our Wembley triumph.
Just as he did against Chelsea, I expect the prof to bring in Granit Xhaka to replace the injured Frenchman and that will see our summer signing go up against his former club, although he had left Basel for the Bundesliga with Borussia Monchengladbach before turning 20.
If Wenger really is serious about using Xhaka in the box - to - box role then we could have both of them in the middle against their former club.
We Arsenal fans are the only fans who hold grudges against the players who left the club.Others do it also but we Arsenal fans took it too far.We are so abusive when it comes to those players.A player can leave his former club and still be in love with it.We are the only club who are told by the manager to not boo the player who left.
Pep Guardiola is reportedly set to come up against former club Barcelona in the transfer market as they've both set their eyes on the same target.
Despite an impressive scoring record with his former club (52 in 116) Jovanovic only found the net twice for the merseysiders, the first during Liverpool's Carling Cup defeat to lowly Northampton Town, and the second in the Europa league against Steaua Bucharest.
These were the players who had good preseason.Xhaka and Elneny played against Chelsea in their former club.
Evans will of course line up against his former club Manchester United tomorrow as West Brom battle to produce a miracle in order to stay in the league.
Judging by his performances since returning, Danny seems hungry to make an impact and playing him against his former club will give him an added incentive to put in a match - winning performance.
We do, however, have the advantage of having two former Basel players in our ranks and I am sure that Granit Xhaka and Mohamed Elneny will be passing on plenty of advice to their new team mates as well as wanting to shine against their old club themselves.
One reason that strikes me is that Arsenal are due to travel to the King Power to face the Foxes in our second match of the Premier League season and I am sure that Ranieri would not want Mahrez lining up against his former club.
Shaw underwent surgery on Wednesday and will be hoping his side can take all three points against his former club Southampton in the Premier League meeting between the two clubs on Sunday afternoon.
EDMONTON, Alberta — Devils coach Pete DeBoer confirmed today that Martin Brodeur will start against the Oilers tonight and Cory Schneider will face his former club in Vancouver Tuesday night.
Pep Guardiola suffered similar problems against his former club FC Barcelona in the Champions League, a 4 - 0 defeat away at the Nou Camp, but their problems seemed to have compounded with every game they fail to win in the Premier League.
«I've played against Barnsley before and in your career you play against loads of former clubs,» said Heckingbottom.
Aaron Lennon, playing against his former club, had his best game yet for Burnley and, although he won just 7 % of the vote, came in third whilst fourth place went to the returning James Tarkowski who just beat Ashley Westwood with both having a 5 % share of the vote.
Former LFC boss Roy Hodgson sits in the dugout at the south London club, and there could be three ex-Reds lining up against their former employersFormer LFC boss Roy Hodgson sits in the dugout at the south London club, and there could be three ex-Reds lining up against their former employersformer employers, too.
He proved the most alert in the 18 - yard box, which sets up a semi-final clash against former club Everton.
Hummels, a former Dortmund captain now with Bayern Munich, and Tuchel, the club's coach between 2015 - 17, agreed to meet before Germany's friendly against England in March 2017.
He had the side playing some truly magnificent football, leading to «that» Battocchio goal against Huddersfield, commentators comparing the Hornets» playing style to Barcelona's and rumours of interest in his services from former club Chelsea.
The deal will not be done in time for the Italian to make his debut against former club Manchester City on Monday.
20 — Mohamed Salah became the 20th former - Chelsea player to score against his old club in the Premier League.
Only Austin (2) has scored more than one league goal for the Saints this season and he has scored two goals in his two previous games against his former club Burnley.
With the departure of mentor Sam Allardyce and the appointment of miserable turd - stain Gary Megson, Diouf's time at Wanderers came to an end in 2008 with the club fighting against relegation - a battle that they would win with the help of the former Liverpool forward.
The first time around Juventus played Fiorentina, Bernardeschi played the role of late - game substitute, only getting about 10 minutes of game time in his first appearance against his former club.
KEY FACT: Brighton won their last home league match against Spurs, although it in April 1983 MATCH ODDS: Brighton 11/2 Draw 10/3 Spurs 11/20 bet365 Pick: Under 2.5 goals @ 43/40 ANDY SAYS: I don't see an issue for my former club here, convincing win... 0 - 3 GRAEME SAYS: I think Brighton get something here, draw... 1 - 1 FOOTBALLIndex — One to follow: Christian Eriksen — what a player!
The tie will be a meeting of Liverpool's Mohamed Salah against his former club, as Roma sold the forward for $ 42 million in June.