Sentences with phrase «at city rival»

Betis, which dropped to 11th place, was coming off two straight wins, one of them at city rival Sevilla.

But they travelled to the eastern Mediterranean on the back of a 0 - 0 draw at city rivals Atletico on Saturday which left them third in La Liga, 10 points behind leaders Barcelona after only 12 games.

Not exact matches

A few months later I traveled to the once - closed city of Sevastopol, an august Soviet Sparta, the chief station of the Black Sea Fleet and heart of Admiral Sergei Gorshkov's attempt at a global navy to rival the U.S. Navy.

Ham, Cheese, and Salted Butter on Baguette at Arcade Bakery, New York City A study in simplicity to rival to anything in Paris.

The Gunners are at the moment in deficits of 3 points behind their 3 main title rivals of Man City, Man Utd and their visitors Liverpool.

Man United beat West Brom 2 - 1 at the Hawthorns this afternoon as Jose Mourinho's closed the almighty gap between them and their rivals Man City at the top of the table.

At the start of the week, the Independent claimed Sanchez was more than likely closing in on a switch to Manchester City, but BBC Sport now suggest United may be ahead of their rivals in the battle for the 29 - year - old's signature.

The win meant that United's fierce rivals Man City were crowned champions, a accolade United snatched away from Pep Guardiola's side when they beat them 3 - 2 at the Etihad Stadium last week.

Spurs could be leapfrogged into the top four by either Manchester United or Allardyce's former club West Ham this weekend depending on results, while Sunderland will know that a win will take them out of the bottom three, at least provisionally before their relegation rivals Bournemouth and Swansea City play on Saturday afternoon and Monday evening respectively.

The 31 - year - old has been one of the top attacking midfield players in Europe in his eight seasons at City, and would be a major loss if he were to move on, particularly to a Premier League rival.

It's different if it's a rival manager like Chelsea or Manchester City's, but at the end of the day you're the Manchester United manager.

Former Leicester City striker Gary Lineker has poked fun at Arsenal by claiming that the Gunners have stolen the wrong scout from their surprise Premier League title rivals.

Man City are so far ahead of us at the moment that it would be extremely flattering to consider ourselves «Rivals» but I would hate to see him at ManU / Chelsea / Tottenham / Liverpool.

It wasn't to be, however, and an uninspiring Manchester City took the trophy almost by default, finishing only narrowly ahead of their rivals with a group of expensive players who, you can't help but feel, should have actually won it by a mile, at least on paper.

Sell to Bayern even if it's less money For Example if City offer # 50 million and Bayern offers # 40 million then sell to Bayern At least we won't be strengthening our rivals like we did with United and RVP We literally helped them win the PL

Manchester City went down to another disappointing defeat, to put the final nail in the coffin of any possible Premier League title challenge which was still alive, with a 4 - 2 loss at Old Trafford to city rivals Manchester UniCity went down to another disappointing defeat, to put the final nail in the coffin of any possible Premier League title challenge which was still alive, with a 4 - 2 loss at Old Trafford to city rivals Manchester Unicity rivals Manchester United.

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.

To be honest I don't see us doing the double over city just like we have not done to any of the top 6 rival bar Leicester so all I can see is a draw at best.

At least Ramsey, as reported by The Guardian, the midfielder was sounding upbeat about the chances of the Gunners doing just that, despite the fact that out next opponents are the league leaders Leicester City who are in fine form and are coming to north London having produced a great away display to put another title rival Man City to the sword.

The 55 - year - old might not be the most popular of choices given his history with bitter rivals Birmingham City, but his record at this level will undoubtedly reflect well on him if Villa begin to consider alternatives.

It remains to be seen if Neres is the solution, but the Italian giants certainly seem to be looking in the right place at least and will hope to see off their city rivals.

Nevertheless, Mourinho was ultimately vindicated in his choice to make the swap, as his side secured all three points to remain within five points of rivals Man City at the top of the Premier League table.

United currently sit 16 points behind rivals Man City at the top of the Premier League after the Citizens» 5 - 1 win against Leicester, so a win here would be absolutely vital in keeping their slim title hopes alive for this season.

Or can we just worry about our other rivals like Man City knowing that the Spuds will bottle it at the end as usual.....

The Chelsea team of Jose Mourinho went a long time unbeaten a few years back and Man City have looked a bit unbeatable at the start of this season and the last one, but the only side yet to lose an EPL game so far this season is Tottenham and it just so happens that our north London rivals are heading to the Emirates to face Arsenal next.

Spurs are ten points ahead of their rivals now as they won at Stoke City, and Cahill feels they're too good a side to let such a convincing lead slip.

After kicking off the new season at home to Liverpool this weekend, Arsenal face away trips to defending champions Leicester City and local rivals Watford.

Discussing the deal, the German tactician aimed a subtle dig at City by suggesting they simply couldn't handle the fact that Sanchez was even considering choosing their arch rivals over them, denting their pride in the process.

I am surprised more pranks like this haven't taken place in football, expect Man City fans to launch a similar surprise on their local rivals by all supporters texting their United fan friends by all texting at the exact same time to tell them that Ronaldo has been sold and then ruining all believability it all by suggesting he has signed for the Eastlands oufit!

Both of our main rivals have relatively easy looking games, with the Foxes at home to Norwich City (let's be having you Delia's mob) and our lilywhite rivals at home to Swansea City (let's see some fire from those Welsh dragons) you would have to say that Arsenal have a much tougher task.

Man United beat Watford 4 - 2 at Vicarage Road tonight, as the Red Devils closed the gap on their rivals Man City at the top of the Premier League to five points.

Today's announcement that Pep Guardiola will replace Manuel Pellegrini at Manchester City at the end of the season has opened the door for Jose Mourinho to take over at their most bitter rivals.

Mourinho had a go at our other Premier League rivals Man United, Liverpool and Man City a few days ago, showing an almost unbelievable cheek and hypocrisy by suggesting they were trying to buy the title.

As the report notes, it comes at a time when Walker is expected to seal his # 50m move to Manchester City, after Tottenham's Premier League rivals finally agreed to match their hefty valuation of the England international.

Spanish giants Real Madrid suffered a humiliating defeat to city rivals Atletico Madrid after conceding four at the Vicente Calderón Stadium, and boss Carlo Ancelotti claims the team are a «mess».

In turn, Jose Mourinho would undoubtedly have been a happy man, as he will now hope that it leads to a big run of results to close the eight - point gap on rivals Man City at the top of the Premier League table, while they also continue to make progress in Europe.

City recorded a 2 - 1 victory over their rivals United at Old Trafford on Saturday.

The England international has been linked with rivals such as Manchester City and Chelsea in recent times, and it may be that he is keen to keep his options open before signing a new deal at Anfield.

As already noted, with City so far clear at the top of the Premier League and with almost all their rivals in disarray, it could mean Guardiola can really focus on this competition like few other managers of English clubs have had the luxury of being able to do in recent times.

It's noted that he's valued at # 22m, as per his release clause, with Sky Sports originally reporting on City's interest, which goes hand - in - hand with the Sun's earlier claim that United want him too, thus setting up the transfer scrap between the two Premier League rivals.

United host their rivals Manchester City at Old Trafford this weekend in the Premier League season's first high profile derby.

This coming weekend the gap at the top could increase yet further if Guardiola's side continue banging in the goals and, of course, if a certain result at Old Trafford between their two closest rivals works out in City's favour.

Young's first effort wasn't bad either, and while it's taken a while for him to find the back of the net, he certainly did so in style as he continues to play an important role for Mourinho and Man Utd this season as they hope to remain within firing range on rivals Man City at the top of the Premier League table.

Much like his time at Premier League rivals Manchester City, the Italy international disappointed.

Watford recorded a 2 - 0 win away to Brighton and Hove Albion on Saturday, while their rivals at the top of the Championship, Norwich City and Middlesbrough, drew and lost, respectively.

Man United concede a 94th minute goal against Leicester at the King Power Stadium this evening, as rivals Man City stretched the gap over the Red Devils to 13 points.

The Gunners are up to third and now sit just two points off the leaders Man City and just one behind our north London rivals Tottenham, so with a very winnable looking game at home to struggling Swansea City next up in the Premier League, there is plenty for us to be happy and optimistic about.

The Red Devils have spent over # 200million on the likes of Angel Di Maria and Ander Herrera since the Dutch boss replaced David Moyes at the helm last summer in an attempt to restore the club as genuine title challengers to the likes of Chelsea and fierce rivals Manchester City.

Three draws and a loss in their last eight games leave our north London rivals on the brink of failing to challenge Leicester City and as long as they do not win away at Chelsea tonight we will not have to endure their celebrations.

Having dumped Manchester City out at the semi-final stage, Zinedine Zidane's Merengues have the chance to win their eleventh European Cup when the meet city rivals Atletico Madrid in the final in Milan on MayCity out at the semi-final stage, Zinedine Zidane's Merengues have the chance to win their eleventh European Cup when the meet city rivals Atletico Madrid in the final in Milan on Maycity rivals Atletico Madrid in the final in Milan on May 28.