Sentences with phrase «against the league leaders»

The prospect of two games against the league leaders just before the trip to Manchester was thought to be too much for them, but it has worked out exactly the opposite.

And the way we play against the league leaders at home will show a lot about the team.

It will be interesting to see how they handle themselves in this one against the league leaders though.

The former Gunner also thinks that Coquelin's talents could be vital for the team this weekend, as he sees the clash against league leaders Leicester City as a really tough test of Arsenal's defensive strength.

A fine goal from Beth Mead helped us to pick up a point against league leaders Chelsea as we extended our unbeaten run in all competitions to 10 games.

The Bluebirds lost their last home game against league leaders Wolves which snapped a tremendous seven - match winning streak that they were on at home.

The Clarets have been so impressive on home soil this season in the top flight that it will be massively interesting to see how they go at Turf Moor against the league leaders on Sunday.

The Wales defender will have his hands full with the likes of Pelle, Tadic and Ward - Prowse on a hunt against a side that comes off a humiliating 0 - 5 loss at home against league leaders Chelsea.

Confidence and belief is still understandably thin on the ground among Arsenal fans though, but there are three good reasons for us Gooners to look forward to the home clash against the league leaders with real optimism that the Gunners can not only avoid another damaging defeat but can take all three points and go level with United on points.

Liverpool sent a strong message to their top 4 rivals with an incredible performance against league leaders Arsenal, starting the game at such a high tempo that Arsenal couldn't catch a breath.

This won't be an easy home fixture for them on Friday night against the league leaders who are going so strongly.

Manager Pochettino says his confident and believes his side can win against the league leaders but it will be a massive challenge for the Lilywhites.

The Magpies put up a tough fight against the league leaders, but Laurent Koscielny eventually grabbed the winning goal for the Gunners.

Arsene Wenger is going to have a dilemma on Tuesday if he is intending to rotate his starting line - up like he has done in Arsenal's last two midweek games, with the massive game against League leaders Man United next weekend.

However, their miserable January goes on and it remains to be seen whether or not they can bounce back against league leaders Chelsea next week in a crucial game for all concerned.

The on - loan Liverpool right back had a torrid time in defence against league leaders Chelsea last week.

In their very last match Southampton made goalless draw at home against league leader Liverpool.

After an impressive game against Totteheham Hotspur last weekend, with the 33 - year - old scoring the winning goal to give the gunners a fighting chance against League leaders Chelsea as Arsenal continue to push for Silverwares this season.

City played for a half with ten men following the dismissal of Fabian Delph for a terrible challenge and Will Grigg scored a late winner for Wigan as the Latics notched up another FA Cup success against league leaders City

Roma are enjoying a good season in Serie A, but narrowly lost a big game 1 - 0 at home against league leaders Napoli on the weekend.

Both sides were involved in 3 - 3 thrillers in midweek — United let a late 3 - 2 lead slip away to Newcastle while the Reds salvaged a point in stoppage time against league leaders Arsenal.

United has played well against league leaders Burnley and Middlesbrough this season but fallen off against the lesser sides.

Allardyce's men will aim to continue this excellent run against the league leaders on Saturday and — with seven games of the season to go — Sigurdsson is convinced the Blues can also build on their victory at Stoke City last time out and improve their form on the road.

The Celta striker is incredibly popular at his boyhood club and, as he showed against the league leaders, he's incredibly...

After their big winning streak of eight matches came to an end with a 1 - 1 draw at Sheffield United, which was a very lucky point for them, they lost in their big contest against league leaders Wolves at home on the weekend.

Preston should be no push however though and will be full of confidence having held out for a 1 - 1 draw at home on the weekend against league leaders Wolves.

Liverpool FC will face Stoke City in the penultimate round of the competition, with Everton drawn against league leaders Manchester City.

Whilst he was largely anonymous at The Hawthorns he wasn't the only one, and the whole team needed to up their game for the encounter against the league leaders.

Newcastle can not afford another performance like that in this game if they hope to come away with anything against the league leaders.

Five wins from the previous six fixtures, including against league leaders Chelsea, would have contributed to that and it ensured they showed signs of response.

Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger opted to leave Lacazette out of his starting line - up for the match against the league leaders, and instead decided on going with Alexis Sanchez up front and Iwobi and Mesut Ozil in support of the Chilean.

Coquelin has been a stand - out performer this calendar year and he showed his class once again against the league leaders - which proved he can do it against the best, after he had done similar against Manchester City and Liverpool.

He will join Paul Scharner, Chris Kirkland and Mario Melchiot in the exclusive club if he features against the league leaders this weekend.

From the 3rd on EPL table they will play against the league leader Leicester More...

Ipswich could use the boost of three points against the league leaders in this one to get their challenge for a play off place going again.

Spurs produced one of their performances of the season on Wednesday night against the league leaders Chelsea, ending their Premier League winning run at thirteen games.

West Ham's challenge for a top four place has fallen away but they can still get some pressure on Manchester City and Manchester United with a win against the league leaders.

From the 3rd on EPL table they will play against the league leader Leicester City.

Speaking ahead of the defending Premier League champion's game against league leaders Leicester City, the self - proclaimed «Special One» said, «Maybe we have a chance to dream with a great finish and finish fourth.

Tottenham just got the first test of loss of the season of 2016 - 17 against league leader Chelsea in the very last match.

Arsenal were very impressive in the first half against Galatasary, in fact they controlled the game right up until Wojciech Szczesny got himself dismissed, but there is no doubt that Sunday's game against League leaders Chelsea will be a different kettle of fish.

But the real difference is our Manager who lost control and gets himself sent to the stand when he knew we had a very important game coming up against the league leaders Chelsea.

A spirited Crystal Palace put in an impressive display against Manchester City at Selhurst Park to earn a point against the league leaders.

They will hope to arrest the rut as they come up against league leaders Chelsea in their next game.

This wasn't against Sunderland, or Middlesbrough or any other relegation candidate; this was against league leaders Chelsea.

In the game against the league leaders, Rashford played as lead striker as Zlatan Ibrahimovic was out.