Sentences with phrase «against one's old club»

He will however get the chance to play against his old club and I really wish him well.

I'm not saying Chambers will never thrive in that position, but it was also against his old club which probably made matters worse.

Having scored against his old club in midweek, Memphis Depay looks in good form and will likely keep his place in the Reds» attacking midfield.

Bradford City winger Filipe Morais admits he was overcome with emotion when he scored against his old club Chelsea in the FA Cup this weekend.

Save of the match: Lukasz Fabianski saved well against his old club to deny Danny Welbeck at the near post,

With Olivier Giroud unconvincing recently and Danny Welbeck showing what he can do with a goal against his old club Manchester United, the England man should become first choice central striker.

Ironically, the season will start for Cech with a Community Shield match against his old club Chelsea on August 2.

Then we have Danny Welbeck, who Wenger described as having «something special» after he scored against his old club Manchester United.

I have to take my hat off to Scholes though, because he has had the courage to agree with what the Arsenal boss said via an article in The Independent, even if he did half suggest that Ozil's performance against his old club in the FA cup was much better than his usual.

Arsenal are definitely now on course for a repeat of last years FA Cup win after the Gunners broke their nine - year jinx at Old Trafford last night, with Danny Welbeck scoring a fairy - tale winner against his old club.

Manchester United skipper Wayne Rooney's testimonial match against his old club Everton ended in a rather boring goalless draw, but the match witnessed a moment of pure comedy gold when Rooney... Continue Reading →

Lukaku has also just come from a big game against his old club Chelsea, and he helped Everton inflict the first defeat for Chelsea since Guus Hiddink's arrival.

But now he is expected to be lining up for the Gunners on Wednesday against his old club and he is well aware of the difficulty of the task ahead.

Marking his Arsenal debut with a win and a clean sheet against his old club, Petr Cech looked rock solid at the back for the Gunners in this morale - boosting victory.

They responded with a win at Southampton, with Bale scoring a fine header against his old club, but then lost three league games in a row, starting with a poor display at home to Wigan in a game which finished 1 - 0 to the visitors.

Manchester United striker Robin van Persie is under the spotlight after a shocking performance against old club Arsenal, completing fewer passes than goalkeeper David de Gea!

«I've seen many players fail against their old club.

The 36 - year - old midfielder currently has a deal at the Etihad Stadium until January, but a recent run of form — four goals in his last five games, including a crucial strike against his old club Chelsea — has sparked speculation that the Premier League champions could try to keep him for longer.

Wenger admitted that he had reservations about playing Danny against his old club.

I feel against United Welbeck must play as our speed up front can demolish their back four, not to mention he should be amped to score against his old club whom «he wasn't good enough for.»

Chamberlain could get another chance on Wednesday night against his old club Southampton in the EFL Cup.

Since then he has been incredible, scoring 27 goals this campaign including an early hat - trick against his old club Feyenoord which must have been very satisfying.

Lol I suppose wenger will be saying to Debuchy» how do you fancy playing centre back against your old club tomorrow!?»

Real Sociedad had to make do without the suspended Mexican striker Carlos Vela, while Asier Illarramendi started against his old club.

He has admitted he was shocked to be drawn against his old club in the knockout stages — as he expected to get one of the European heavyweights as usual!

The defender is now set to come up against his old club Roma in this season's Champions League group stage, and says he is fully prepared from jeers and whistles from his old supporters, even though he is delighted to be returning to face them.

He would be good luck and can score goals against his old club like he did a few years ago in FA Cup.

The first leg will take place at Guardiola's old stomping ground at the Camp Nou and he will manage against his old club in a competitive fixture for the very first time in his career.

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.

Salah had given Liverpool the lead in the second half with a cool finish against his old club, and a win would have taken them up to 4th in the Premier League, level with Chelsea.

The Polish keeper Lukasz Fabianski moved to the Swans last year and also has a 100 % record against us and will be keen to keep up that run against his old club.

Greaves marked his West Ham debut with two goals in a 5 - 1 win at Manchester City and then scored on the opening day of the following season against his old club in a 2 - 2 draw at White Hart Lane.

Newcastle face ex manager Alan Pardew in this tie whom will be itching to get a result against his old club.

It was ex-Villa defender Gary Cahill who came back to haunt his side however when he headed an equaliser right on the stroke of half - time against his old club to put Bolton... [Read more...]

For Juventus to do well in this match, Pirlo may have to raise his performance curve a notch against his old club.

Former Widnes captain Kevin Brown will not line up against his old club due to concussion.

Former Blade Adams returns to contention against his old club after serving a three - match suspension and Gallagher, on loan from Southampton, is fit again after missing six matches with a calf injury.

Kemar Roofe will also feature against his old club, as he was sold to Leeds United during the previous summer transfer window.

Sadio Mane is the main threat while Firmino set to lead the line against his old club.

The crossbar denied him a moment of glory against his old club.

But with Munich stars Frank Ribery and Arjen Robben both missing from this clash and Polish striker Robert Lewandowski a doubt following facial injuries sustained against his old club Borussia Dortmund last week, the former Blaugrauna will certainly have his work cut out.

Hopefully he will start Welbeck upfront now, because he plays always good against his old club, and will use Giroud from 65minute and also bring on Wilshere for Ramsey later in the game

He's definitely had a little blip maybe he's been thinking about Barcelona game, playing against old club and all that jazz!!?

Booed throughout by home fans, Alan Hudson scored the winner against his old club.

Manchester United skipper Wayne Rooney's testimonial match against his old club Everton ended in a rather boring goalless draw, but the match witnessed a moment of pure comedy gold when Rooney and his son Kai laughed at Memphis Depay, as the young dutch winger's ambitious overhead kick went absolutely gas.

His last - ditch sliding tackle on Bony was Ledley King-esque and saved a certain goal against his old club.