Sentences with phrase «against one's former side»

It's quite possible that both Xhaka and Elneny will get a chance to play against their former side and although it is expected Xhaka will play from the start, Elneny on the other hand may be given a bench role only.

Confidence is seeping back into Asante Kotoko bones - now the challenge is to keep climbing the table, find some fluidity and maintain that momentum - by this, Samuel Fabin should make it count against his former side on Sunday.

N'Golo Kante played absolutely fantastically today, with the former Leicester star coming on against his former side for fellow Frenchman Tiemoue Bakayoko, who himself had an absolute shocker of a first half.

Last season Igiebor scored just four goals in 18 games but after just four games, he has achieved half his last season count with his goal against his former side Hapoel Tel Aviv.

Many people find all pictures of Frank Lampard in a Man City shirt rather unsettling, but this image, which was taken just after the Blues legend scored against his former side, is stand - out weird.

Our current first - choice Petr Cech has come under - fire in recent weeks, even before his devastating performance against former side Chelsea in the Premier League, which has all but ended our possible title hopes this term.

However, Rodgers has backed him to start, and he'll no doubt be eager to impress against his former side.

Arsenal have announced their side to take on Manchester United today, and Danny Welbeck is a surprise inclusion against his former side.

The former Southampton youth product put in a thoroughly impressive and creative display in place of Aaron Ramsey at the base of midfield against his former side this weekend, and may well have staked a claim for an extended run in the side.

The former Chelsea midfielder has proved he still has plenty to offer at Premier League level, having starred on several occasions for Manchester City so far this season, with his seven goals even including a strike against his former side.

Adam Traore is expected to start against his former side for Boro, with the Spaniard causing all sorts of mayhem in the win against Bolton last week, but striker Rudy Gestede, who also enjoyed a spell at Villa Park, will miss the game with a dead leg.

Questions have also been raised over Cech's ability this term, with his mistakes against his former side poses as his most disastrous performances, and we may well be looking to bring in a top rival for the Czech.

Isco's free - kick against his former side, Malaga, was everything you need to know about the Spaniard encapsulated in a moment.

Brendan Rodgers will hope that his team keep their 100 % record against his former side Swansea a week on Monday and will look forward to the selection headache that he faces once Toure, Cissokho, Allen & Luis Suarez are available for selection again.

Mathieu Flamini could feature against his former side while Joe Ledley will also return after missing out on the match against Southampton due to the birth of his child but it remains to be seen whether or not the Welshman will start.

Simone Padoin (5.75): The versatile player beat out Paolo De Ceglie to start at left back against his former side.

Klopp confirmed in his pre-match press conference that Toure is in line to return against his former side on Wednesday, with Sakho and Lovren both facing a race against time to be fit for the game.

Veteran goalkeeper Petr Cech also makes his debut for the club against his former side.

The Hammers will be without several regular starters but Marko Arnautovic will be keen to make his mark against his former side.

Redknapp was more than delighted with 0 - 0 draw against his former side.

The Community Shield will see Petr Cech making an appearance against his former side.

The Dutch forward headed in a corner off his own shoulder in the 48th minute, and proceeded to celebrate with aplomb what would eventually become the winner against his former side.

Midfielder Richmond Lamptey has indicated he is not suffering from «split of allegiance» ahead of Sunday's Ghana Premier League game against his former side, West Africa Football Academy.

An Alex Oxlade - Chamberlain stunner helped Arsenal FC beat Chelsea FC as Petr Cech made his competitive debut against his former side Chelsea FC after having switched allegiances from Stamford Bridge.

He said: «Romelu Lukaku's record against the top teams is nothing to write home about, but he's scored 30 in his last 38 against teams outside the top six and it's just set up for him to score again against his former side.»

The Serbian midfielder played well against his former side.

He continued as the model of consistency on the 2008/09 campaign, and saved two penalties in the FA Cup semi-final against former side United as Everton triumphed.

No surprise, Arsenal's only key signing in the summer so far Petr Cech starts in goal against his former side.

Emotions may play a part in this weekend's action for Petr Cech who will come up against his former side for the third time this season.

For that reason, I think Raheem Sterling is a decent bet to score against his former side.

Will he say that against his former side?

Cech coming up against his former side this weekend is hardly a reason to want him dropped from the starting XI either, as he has a point to prove having been dislodged by Thibaut Courtois between the sticks, and there is no way he would go into the game wanting to be upstaged by his younger counter-part.

Rangers midfielder Chery, playing against his former side, then teed up Michael Petrasso with a clever pass and the winger fired low into the net but was offside.

Mohamed Salah is set to be one of the wide - men in that system, as he faces off against his former side.

Compounded by the prospect of Rafael Benitez coming up against his former side, Newcastle supporters have planned something special.

Davis will look to get straight back into the Starting 11 against his former side.

Wayne Rooney is a price of 5/2 to get a goal against his former side.