Sentences with phrase «because of the midweek game»

But because of the midweek game I think Per will play.

On following up the win against Real Madrid... «We knew it was going to be difficult because of the midweek game, we had a lot of players missing as well and this game was really important to continue the momentum.

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But then again it does not seem to have hurt the spuds this season, perhaps because they are used to it, and Arsenal are certainly used to midweek games so it might not be much of a change.

With the domestic title being our clear priority, the game at Stamford Bridge is obviously the most important and with the timing of the fixtures, we might have to rest a few key players in midweek because the Chelsea game kicks off at 12.45 on Saturday, giving the players just two days in between games and a long flight.

There were plenty of reasons for it to be a tricky assignment for Arsenal because of the decent start Burnley have made to the campaign, and it is always tough to go away from home after a midweek game in the Champions League.

«Kevin was left out in midweek because he'd played a lot of intensive games in a row and the second thing was I wasn't happy with the way we were attacking.

Man City v Everton Betting Preview City may just enjoy this fixture a little more because the pressure of their midweek Champions League game is minimal after failing to qualify for the knockout stage.