Sentences with phrase «against their city rivals on»

Not exact matches

By the time we face Chelsea on Sunday, Arsenal could have dropped to third in the table if both Leicester and Man City pick up points, so we really need to make a statement by beating our arch rivals by hook or by crook, if only to break our horrible record against them.

The Gunners are now withing touching distance of Man City and just one result could see us overtake them at the top, which is why Wenger and his comments on the Arsenal website sounded thankful to our local rivals for giving Arsenal the chance to close that gap to the leaders and why he feels the late goal against Burnley was so vital.

Their first derby of the season will come on the 26th of October when they host rivals Newcastle, and they will hope to continue their good recent home record against Manchester City when Manuel Pellegrini's side visit the Stadium of Light on the 9th of November.

While a point from any away game against a big EPL rival is a decent result, a win would do our top four challenge the power of good and with Jurgen Klopp under pressure after his faltering Reds lost away to relegation threatened Leicester City on Monday, Arsene Wenger and the Arsenal side might just be looking to pile the pressure on.

Our north London rivals Tottenham will be facing a Man City side that will be desperate to get back to winning ways after their loss against Leicester and after Man United conceded that late equaliser to Chelsea on Sunday, the current top four are, realistically, the four clubs that could win the title this season.

Arsene Wenger and the lads have also answered a few questions and proved wrong some doubts that were being aimed at us by the football press, like when we changed tactics and played on the counter attack to win a game against a big rival way to Man City.

Going into Sunday, therefore, Norwich City in particular will be looking at their game with their mouths watering as the game which they are undoubtedly favourites for gives them the opportunity, not only to take 3 points against their most fierce rivals, but also to close the gap to just 4 points on promotion placed Sheffield Wednesday.

Bale joined Real from Tottenham in the summer of 2013, and went on to score in the Champions League final against the side's inner - city rivals, and will come up against them again this weekend in La Liga.

So even though Man City are direct Premier League rivals to Arsenal, I was glad to see them beat Southampton at St. Mary's today, because it puts the pressure on Jose Mourinho and his players, especially as they could only manage a point against Sunderland.

The poor result on Merseyside has left the door open for the likes of Liverpool and Tottenham in the race for a top - four finish and the former can close the gap on their fiercest rivals to just four points should they win their game in hand against relegation strugglers Hull City in midweek.

I agree with you the players need some heat to perform to theor abilities and stop wasting created opportunities to kill games and or hold onto leads and i agree they need some heat to kick em in the arse to prevent them from under performing against milan but milan isnt city or chelsea but we need to beat them to get far in competition but i do nt think the players missing chances this year is whole heartey down to the manager and we need to finish out the year strong but with cazorla comong back and strengthening some spots in off season and now praying we finally have jack back this squad looks dangerous next year and wenger will have a good year with arsenal next year cazorla and another player will take time off xhaka and or put more pressure on him to perform but we have had success in recent seasons barley missing out on top four last year with highest points to ever miss out yes they need heat to perform strong rest of year but it is not wengers time to go yet be needs another season and if these two years are falling off we have done better than are rivals in are tough years

Arsenal and Wenger jst makes me sick, i hvnt been a happy man since yestdy wen i witnessd that leicestrs performanc against city... really why always us Lord... God u gave us almost 4 chances to cement the top spot and as always we blew them... i realy feel betrayd by Wenger coz its clear that we wont win it this season even aftr God made all our rivals weakr... does anyone out there feels like me or am jst on ma world of my own!

The Belgium international is likely to play for City as they look to wrap up the Premier League title against their bitter rivals on Saturday, but it seems he also has a personal score to settle with Mourinho before then.

Kansas City stumbled against the division rival Denver Broncos last week while the Cardinals suffered a beatdown against the Atlanta Falcons on the road.

Chambers, who is on loan from Manchester City's competitive rivals Arsenal, found the back of the net against Pep Guardiola's side today.

It is not exactly like Arsene Wenger to give his rival managers any sort of help in working out how Arsenal are planning to play ahead of a match, especially a match as important as the one against the Premier League leaders Leicester City on Sunday is.

But once again this weekend Stoke were a shadow of that side as they meekly allowed Man City to win and score four goals without reply, just as they did against another of our main rivals Tottenham on Monday.

Manuel Pellegrini takes his Manchester City side to Upton Park after a hugely disappointing midweek Champions League draw against CSKA Moscow, hoping to notch up another win in the Premier League and keep the pressure on title rivals Chelsea before their Sunday game against Manchester United.

However, with the boss having no injury problems to concern him, it looks like team that started against Deportivo La Coruna in the final league game is what Zidane sees as his best XI, so will that be the same side that starts the Champions League final against city rivals Atletico Madrid on Saturday?

After inflicting on league leaders and rivals Manchester City - their first defeat at home in over 70 weeks, Manchester United continue their push for second - place against a struggling West Bromwich Albion on Saturday.

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.

Another victory for City this weekend against their local rivals would confirm this season's Premier League title in the sweetest of circumstances, with Jose Mourinho's United forced to endure the humiliation of placing the crown on the heads of their neighbours.

A Spanish government commission has imposed fines of 3,000 euros each on four Real Madrid fans who displayed Nazi symbols at last month's La Liga match against city rivals Atletico at Real's Bernabeu stadium.

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.

Ibrahimovic marked his first start for LA Galaxy with the winning goal in a narrow 1 - 0 victory over the Chicago Fire at Toyota Park on Saturday, after scoring on his debut against city rivals LAFC.

The Portugal forward's treble against city rivals Atletico on Tuesday night earned Zinedine Zidane's men a 3 - 0 first - leg advantage to take to the Vicente Calderon.

Meanwhile, over on Merseyside Liverpool were gaining revenge against rivals Manchester City and winning 3 - 0 — something Morgan was clearly aware of.

City's European exit capped a wretched week, which also saw them blow the chance to clinch the Premier League title against bitter rivals Manchester United but Guardiola called on his players to deliver one last push.

Everton fans are losing patience with the club's manager Roberto Martinez especially after the listless display against city rivals Liverpool at Anfield on Wednesday.

Inter Milan host Chievo on Sunday with troubled city rival's AC Milan hoping coach Gennaro Gattuso will ease into his new job against tailenders Benevento.

While not known for lightning pace or formidable aerial ability, Holt is a nuisance and his performance against City's rivals was reminiscent of a vaguely similar striker that ruined Norwich's return to the second tier on the opening evening of the season.

«Until City's first goal it had been one of the best 40 minutes we had played on a stage like this against a top quality rival,» Enrique said afterwards.

I remember going to Barnsley last year and seeing everyone on their phones trying to get tickets for the away fixture against local rivals Birmingham City.

They've had no such problems against their main rivals, though, and on Sunday they'll look to once again rise to the occasion when they welcome table - toppers Man City to Anfield aiming to repeat last season's epic performance in the corresponding fixture back in April, when Andy Carroll scored his first goals for the club in a comprehensive 3 - 0 victory.

«London (AFP)-- Atlético Madrid set up a Champions League final against city rivals Real Madrid after coming from behind to win 3 - 1 at Chelsea in their semi-final second leg on Wednesday.»

With the clock showing 89.30 on the penultimate week of the season, Barcelona were winning 2 - 1 in the Catalan derby against their city rivals, while Madrid were losing 2 - 1 in Zaragoza.

His participation against city rivals Atletico Madrid in Milan on Saturday appeared to be in doubt, but the Portugal star insisted afterwards:

The second half, however, was a contrast to the first, as the Reds put on an exhilarating display of free flowing football that enabled them to turn the game around and clinch it by yet another injury time goal against their city rivals.

Birmingham survived a derby against city rivals Aston Villa on the weekend, playing out a 0 - 0 draw with the Villains.

Cruz Azul could only manage a 0 - 0 draw in Estadio Azul against Mexico City rival Club America on Thursday in the 2017 Apertura quarterfinal.

Back in October before our 0 - 0 draw with Birmingham City, I wrote an article on my top five games against our fierce rivals.

The Toffees finished the clash against their city rivals as the dominant force — and Keane says the squad are intent on building on this display in their remaining five Premier League games of the campaign.

Following on from Good Friday's 2 - 1 defeat at Elland Road against Leeds United, Bolton Wanderers return home to face relegation rivals, Birmingham City.

Liverpool face a crucial trip to Manchester City on Sunday afternoon, looking to maintain their good record against direct rivals and keep pace with the Premier League's top four.

The Republic of Ireland international praised the Blues boss for «steadying the ship» since joining the Club in late November — and insisted players and management are determined to build momentum between now and the end of the campaign, with victory against city rivals Liverpool at Goodison Park on Saturday the immediate target.

The four - time Ballon d'Or winner, Cristiano Ronaldo once again proved himself to be the player for the big occasion as he helped the Los Blancos on their way to the Champions league final by scoring a hat - trick, sealing a high 3 - 0 win which gave his side a big advantage in their Champions League semi-final against city rivals Atletico Madrid.

United were hoping for three points against Bournemouth to put pressure on rivals Manchester City, who were playing away to Swansea.

New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio spent Sunday urging voters to head to the polls on Tuesday, as Sal Albanese, his leading rival in the Democratic primary, pushed back against a widely held belief that the incumbent was a shoo - in to win.

(CNN) Manchester City won the English Premier League title on Sunday after rivals Manchester United stumbled to defeat against relegation - threatened West Bromwich Albion.

New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio spent today urging voters to head to the polls on Tuesday, as Sal Albanese, his leading rival in the Democratic primary, pushed back against a widely held belief that the incumbent was a shoo - in to win.