Sentences with phrase «against their bitter rivals in»

It's not a bad way to endear yourself to the Reds faithful by scoring against their bitter rivals in such dramatic fashion on a great night at Anfield...

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Delta's other trade victory came on Friday, when, in a surprise decision, the U.S. International Trade Commission ruled against Boeing in a bitter trade battle in which the Chicago - based company said its business was harmed by trade practices of its Canadian rival Bombardier.

Harry Kane scored the only goal of the game early in the second half to secure all three points for Spurs at Wembley, and naturally it would have been a major disappointment for Arsenal supporters to lose against their bitter rivals.

Manchester United return to Premier League action this weekend, after an international break, and will face struggling Aston Villa at Old Trafford, before a home game against bitter city rivals Manchester City, who they are only two points behind in the table.

The club's 3 - 1 defeat against bitter rivals Manchester United last Saturday appears to have been the final straw among a selection of Reds supporters and they have decided to take drastic action in the hopes of seeing the Northern Irishman relieved of his duties as manager of the club.

Unfortunately, it's against one of our biggest bitterest rivals in the EPL and London, Chelsea — and yes, they are cruising into the derby from their latest matches, while we are barely pulling through.

It was a crucial win for the Red Devils, not only to put them firmly in control of claiming second place, but it prevented their bitter rivals from celebrating winning the Premier League title against them, as Pep Guardiola's side needed to win.

The England international has been forced to sit out United last two games against Liverpool and PSV Eindhoven, with Marouane Fellaini taking his place during the 3 - 1 victory over their bitter rivals and then summer signing Anthony Martial was handed the lone striking role in the Netherlands on Tuesday night.

Conceding a goal in the last minute against your promotion rivals can be a bitter pill to swallow at the best of times but imagine how Wycombe Wanderers felt when Colchester United goalie Scott Barrett scored in the dying minutes of injury time during the 1991/92 season.

However, following the Argentinian's mistake in the 2 - 1 defeat against Swansea City before the international break, De Gea could be handed a recall to the starting XI for the huge clash against bitter rivals Liverpool on Saturday evening.

The two clash in the Cottonopolis derby in the final game on Saturday, with City already leading by 16 - points, and they will eagerly be looking to claim the title against their neighbours and bitter rivals.

Ahead of the upcoming international friendlies which England's national football team will be playing during the weekend in what will be called a «friendly» against bitter rivals and reigning world champions Germany in Berlin - a dress rehearsal of the European Championships in France, in June 2016, it's only fair that we looked at Roy Hodgson's best performing players in the Premier League.

The Magpies are very light up front though and have netted just one goal in the last 627 minutes of league action against their bitter rivals.

In a fit of cock - sure arrogance I had decided to wait until after the game at Stamford Bridge to write a piece on our «double victory» against the faux - Arsenal and our bitter London rivals, and also address a few thoughts I've been having about the club and its fans.

This was then followed by defeat against Southampton at home, before a crushing 5 - 1 defeat to already relegated Newcastle United on the final day as the Tottenham season ended in a whimper, allowing their bitter North London rivals Arsenal to pip them into second place in the table, as Spurs dropped to third.

There can also be no doubt that three away matches in a row against any opposition is no walk in the park, never - mind the matches being against city rivals and arch competitors, bitter ex-coaches and jinx kit - color sharers.

Shanghai Shenhua's next two games will be played at home, first against their bitter rivals, Shanghai SIPG, in the Shanghai Derby in the Chinese Super League, followed by the Suwon Bluewings again for their ACL clash on Tuesday.

It could have been a special week for Manchester City — up, 2 - 0, with a chance to clinch the EPL title, at home, against bitter rivals Manchester United — yet they conceded three times in the second half to lose, 3 - 2.

After this home clash with Blackburn, whom they've beaten in the last two seasons at home, comes a pair of huge encounters, both with their own unique significance and importance, as first comes the north - London Derby at The Emirates against Tottenham's bitterest of rivals Arsenal before a must win game with Werder Bremen in the Champions League, where qualification to the knock - outs is at stake.

Spurs collapsed defensively at the end of last season, shipping nine goals in the final three games against Chelsea, Southampton and Newcastle in the midst of title pain, and ended up finishing third behind bitter rivals Arsenal.

They eventually lost in the final against their bitter rival Real Madrid for the second time in three years but it proves a point.

Currently Serie A's leading scorer, Rossi's goals have been key to Fiorentina's promising start to the season, not least his hat - trick in the 4 - 2 victory against bitter rivals Juventus, as the Viola head into the Christmas break fifth in the table, with outside odds for the title in the football betting.

Forget the El Clasico over in Spain this is the big one.The two bitterest rivals in the English game faced off against each other at Anfield on the same day as Real Madrid played Barcelona.

Alves wore the number four jersey in honour of the late Carlos Alberto for the qualifier against bitter rivals Argentina, having based his game on Alberto's swashbuckling style.

Chiefs are one of the most popular club franchises in South Africa, with their Soweto derby clash against bitter rivals Orlando Pirates being one of the most highly attended events in world football.

February is just as important, with the knock - outs of the Champions League kicking off in two weeks time, and the prospect of coming face - to - face with European giants AC Milan could prove a distraction in the coming weeks, which is ironic as the last time Spurs met Bolton in the league it was immediately after a Champions League tie, fittingly against AC's bitter rivals Inter Milan.

A Harry Kane hat - trick gave Pochetino's men all three points against Burnley as Spurs leapfrogged bitter rivals Arsenal to grab the 5th place in the points table.

Murray's complaint cites an account in City & State, a political news blog, that claimed Gaspard helped broker peace between de Blasio and Democratic rival Bill Thompson after the bitter mayoral primary — to solidify party unity for the general election against Republican Joe Lhota.

The draw was done on a regional basis and will see a huge derby in Techiman and Berekum, as bitter rivals Techiman City and Eleven Wonders were paired against each other, with Berekum Chelsea taking on Berekum Arsenal.

The prospect has an obvious, novelistic allure: A run for mayor of New York this year would pit Mrs. Clinton against Mayor Bill de Blasio, a fellow Democrat who managed her Senate campaign in 2000, and, should she win, would put her in charge of President - elect Donald J. Trump's hometown, ensuring years of potential clashes between bitter rivals.