Sentences with phrase «derby following the weekend»

Not exact matches

Per Mertesacker and Kieran Gibbs, who were not fit enough to start against Southampton, will both be available for this weekend's North London derby against Spurs, following speculation that the defensive duo will be a little short for the much - anticipated clash.

Mouirnho will be eager to record a win following his sides disappointing derby defeat to Manchester City last weekend.

TEAM NEWS The Rossoneri get to this Europa League clash without playing in the Milan derby at the weekend as Serie A matches were cancelled following the tragic passing of Fiorentina captain Davide Astori.

Although Arsenal will have a whole weeks rest after the Burnley game on Sunday, it is certain that Wenger will also be using a bit of rotation next weekend, especially with important London derbies against Watford and Chelsea in the following 7 days, so Le Prof will be relieved that the Saints will not be fielding their strongest side.

With a key game against Spartak Moscow next week to seal qualification for the knockout stage of the Champions League, followed by a busy lead - up to the festive period which includes the Merseyside derby next weekend, the last thing Klopp wants is to see Matip out for an extended period of time.

In the following weekend against Tottenham, Welbeck worked hard but didn't show for anything, as Arsenal shared the spoils in the North London derby and the Englishman didn't add to his Arsenal goal tally.

So while Jack will not be ready for Man City on Sunday or Brighton in the FA cup the following weekend, he may well be hoping to feature in the north London derby with Tottenham on February 7th.

Manchester United host struggling Sunderland this weekend following the last ditch derby win last weekend that saw them extend their lead at the top of the table to six points.

The French striker has lost his place in the team following the arrival of Pierre - Emerick Aubameyang and missed a late chance to equalise in the north London derby at the weekend after appearing off the bench.

Last Friday marked Arsene Wenger's 15 - year anniversary as Arsenal manager, but following defeat in the North London derby at the weekend, any celebratory plans the Frenchman might have arranged for such an illustrious milestone in this fluctuating sport would have been instantly abandoned, keeping good company with his team's defensive duties at White Hart Lane.

Following the game away the Etihad Villa lost their local derby the next weekend when they welcomed West Bromwich Albion to Villa Park resulting in a 2 - 1 defeat for Villa.