Sentences with phrase «big games for manchester»

Arsenal legend Martin Keown has defended Romelu Lukaku for his lack of impact in big games for Manchester United, putting his struggles down to Jose Mourinho's tactics.

Not exact matches

«He has played against Tottenham, Arsenal and Manchester United in the FA Cup so has played in that big game environment, and for a big club in Leeds United so he's used to playing in front of crowds.

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Worryingly for Klopp, who had once boasted an impressive record against Liverpool's fellow «big six» rivals, his side have just been hammered in their most recent meetings with Manchester City and Spurs, shipping nine goals across both games.

With games coming up against an in form Stoke team, a dangerous Everton side and a wounded Manchester City, big tests are on the horizon over Christmas for Arsene Wenger's men.

Manchester City striker Sergio Aguero has been out of the team for big games in recent weeks, but he responded on Saturday at West Bromwich Albion.

After being dropped for Manchester City's game against Leicester City in midweek, club captain Vincent Kompany is the latest big name to find himself benched for poor form, following two awful performances against Barcelona and Liverpool.

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With Liverpool only two points behind Manchester United, the time has come for Benitez to break the reigns on his prized pupils and let them free for what could be the biggest stretch of games all season.

However, with respect to the game against Southampton in midweek, perhaps the biggest injury boost that has been handed to Arsene Wenger's side is that Morgan Schneiderlin, unarguably the Saints» best player so far this season, is out for the big game as a result of an abductor injury the French international had picked up during the 3 - 0 defeat to Manchester City at St. Mary's.

Of course every big game boosts your confidence, but for us more than focusing on the fact it is Manchester United, a big club and a big rivalry over the years, what is important is to have the chance to achieve our target.

Up against last season's finalists, Manchester City may have to settle for a draw in this big game against Juventus.

As much as the squad was crying out for more defensive cover before the window closed, the bigger problem is our injury record / problem and our mentality — though i'm pretty sure Chelsea and Manchester City would have dropped a few more points if they had to play the line ups above over a run of a few games.

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This may be the biggest garbage article put on here sorry for the offense i like the site but this shows the lack of heart and appreciation and sadness of arsenal fans no love we've been spoiled for so long we cant lose with honor anymore we made it to a cup final a long way to go for any group i did nt see mu there or liverpool or tottenham and we beat a tough chelsea side in semi final to make there and lost a tough match to the best epl team by far this season and our fans are such poor losers we couldnt even stay to congratulate the team for making it that far and giving us the opportunity to go how embarrassing and sad and then try to say no desire i mean lets realistically analysethe game and not listen to so called manchester united scoundrs like Neville who never once cared more about arsenal than a piece of mud and then try to disassemble the team after a tough lost what kind fans are we.

Manchester United have made rather bigger moves, with Angel Di Maria the latest big name to move to Old Trafford for a British record # 59.7 m. On paper, this Saturday 12:45 kickoff should be no contest, but new Red Devils boss Louis Van Gaal has struggled at the start of his reign, and the Clarets have appeared a cohesive team unit in their opening games.

There probably won't be as big a game as this for Real again all season, in which case there won't be another opportunity for the former Tottenham Hotspur man to grasp the limelight and show his employers he is deserving of his Galactico tag — Manchester United and Chelsea fans, however, will be hoping he becomes the latest big name ditched by the incredibly picky Spanish giants this summer.

With Arsenal really needing to take all three points back to north London to keep up with Leicester City in the race for the Premier League title, a trip to a hughely injury depleted Manchester United who had played a big game on Thursday seemed to be just what we needed.

As Arsenal prepare to take on Manchester United in today's Premier League big game, here's a reminder of some of the very WORST to play for both sides, in our combined FLOP XI...

Our side hasn't hit top form yet this season, while our rivals have been consistently winning the majority of their matches, but I feel that our performance against Manchester City proves that our players are really up for the big games this year.

Back in 2014 for the Real Madrid — Manchester United match, the Big House broke the record for the largest attendance at a soccer game (109,318) in the United State.

The final Premier League game before Christmas is a big one as the two favourites for this season's title go head - to - head at the Emirates Stadium as Arsenal host Manchester City on Monday night football.

With Arsenal having got off to a fairly shaky start to our latest attempt to win the Premier League title, the last thing we needed was for our big EPL rivals to get off to a fling start themselves, but that is just what has happened and now the Gunners are playing catch up to the big three of Manchester United, Chelsea and Man City who all have the maximum nine points from their three games so far.

The biggest game in English football is set for The Big House — the giant home stadium of the University of Michigan football team — with Manchester United and Liverpool aiming to draw an even bigger crowd than the 109,318 attendance for United's friendly against Real Madrid in the stadium in August 2014.

PRE-MATCH The Manchester derby, one of the biggest games in English club football in recent years, returned for the 168th time.

Huddersfield's next game at home to Watford is a big game for them, as their final four fixtures see them play Chelsea, Everton, Manchester City and Arsenal.

At just 19 and with a mere seven minutes of Premier League action under his belt, the former Charlton youngster got the call - up for the big game against Manchester United.

Next in line are Chelsea as the big games keep on coming for Manchester United.

I still see Manchester United as the main title rivals for City this season, with Jose Mourinho's record being key, while he should have Paul Pogba and Zlatan Ibrahimovic to come back when you really need those big - game players to make an impact.

With big games coming thick and fast for every Premier League club, the standout this weekend is Saturday evening's clash between Arsenal and Manchester City at the Emirates Stadium.

Four goals and five assists was a big improvement on 2013/14, and the 31 - year - old played every minute of every Premier League game this season (with the exception of coming off after his late red card against Manchester United at Old Trafford in October) for a Chelsea side that swept the competition away.

Watching all that footie got me ready for the big match on Sunday against Manchester United, what a game.

Next up its Manchester City, they are coming to Anfield this Sunday for probably the biggest game of the season so far.

I guess it will show the lure of Manchester United, one of the biggest clubs in world football, one of the most supported and perhaps not the most successful team in the game right now but one which is building for a future at the top again.

Even with the big game next week at Manchester United, Arsene will know that this competition is important for the team.

«There will be that urgency to win, we love beating Manchester United, and it's a big game so everyone can't wait for it.

The weekends biggest game is the battle for Manchester.

Date: 9th September 2017 Venue: Etihad Stadium, Manchester Competition: Premier League Teams Manchester City lineup - Ederson, Danilo, Stones, Otamendi, Fernandinho, Walker, De Bruyne, David Silva, Mendy, Aguero, Gabriel Jesus Subs: Bravo, Gundogan, Mangala, Delph, Sané, Bernardo Silva, Foden Liverpool lineup - Mignolet, Alexander - Arnold, Matip, Klavan, Moreno, Henderson, Can, Wijnaldum, Salah, Firmino, Mané Subs: Karius, Lovren, Sturridge, Solanke, Oxlade - Chamberlain, Milner, Gomez The Action The Etihad Stadium was the scene for today's big game between Manchester City and Liverpool.

However, it seems the away side may rest a few key players ahead of Saturday's game with a big league game in mid-week against Manchester United, with both sides battling for a vital Champions League place.

Manchester United face their biggest game of the season this Saturday as they take on Tottenham Hotspur for a place in the FA Cup final.

He was back in the starting lineup for the big game against Manchester City, and he duly played his part, as Arsenal dominated the game from start to finish, winning 1 - 0 at the end.

It's our first home game in more than a month next weekend and a rare Saturday evening kick - off for a big test against first - placed Manchester City.

Today's fixture saw us heading to Anfield for the game everyone agrees is England's biggest, with Liverpool having turned their season around and notched up an impressive five league wins on the trot, including a 2 - 1 win over Manchester's other club.

That is one of the aspects of his game that attracted Allardyce, who said: «Joey has been among the goalscorers for Manchester City over the last two years and I felt this was the biggest area where Newcastle needed to improve having looked at the goal - scoring ratio of midfield players last season.

Both left far behind this season by Pep Guardiola at Manchester City, Mourinho has lost a couple of big games recently, with his style once again taking some flak — although as much for its lack of results as its aesthetics — while Conte has overseen recent thrashings at the hands of Watford and Bournemouth.

The Premier League attracts some of the biggest crowds in world football and Football Ticket Pad are able to list affordable match tickets for every game at Manchester United this season.

Only one place to start with the Premier League this weekend and that is on Merseyside for arguably the biggest game in English football as Liverpool host bitter rivals Manchester United.

Initially, Fernandes was a big success in Manchester, but when the money from Sheikh Mansour's takeover began to roll in, Fernandes struggled for game time and he was sold to Saint - Etienne in France in 2009.

THIS is now the biggest game of the season for United and their fans, not because of bragging rights or local pride but due to the significance and emphasis placed on three points, because, like it or not, Manchester City are genuine title protagonists this season − and there aren't too many who are, despite mutterings from Merseyside and north London.