Sentences with phrase «fierce local rivals»

Man United are reportedly set to go head - to - head with fierce local rivals Manchester City in the race to secure the transfer of # 50M - rated Bayern Munich and Germany star Jerome Boateng.

It was Al Ahli's biggest crowd of the season, even eclipsing the 21,358 that turned out for the derby against fierce local rivals Al Ittihad.

However, they face one of their sternest tests on Sunday when they meet fierce local rivals Tottenham Hotspur in the North London Derby.

So then, the question on the tip of everyone's tongue now is how will the Red Devils cope without their father - figure in the dugout for forthcoming games with Bolton (H), West Ham (A), Fulham (H), Everton (H) and, of course, their eagerly - anticipated FA Cup semi-final with fierce local rivals Manchester City at Wembley.

Newcastle United could be set to sign their second player from fierce local rivals Sunderland this summer, with the Daily Mail reporting that Alan Pardew could be about to make a shock move for young striker Connor Wickham.

However, there were signs that they are turning a corner, not least when they beat fierce local rivals Girondins de Bordeaux 2 - 1 on Saturday.

Fierce local rivals Everton back four have scored more goals than the current crop of strikers at Anfield.

February 14 — Tottenham Hotspur broke the Premier League attendance record for the third time this season with 83,222 at Wembley Stadium watching their 1 - 0 win over fierce local rivals Arsenal.

Elsewhere, Inter's fierce locals rivals AC Milan are resigned to be without both Alexander Pato and Massimo Ambrosini for Tuesday's Group C encounter with former European champs Ajax.

Though no matter how impressive they have been this year, few still would have expected them to overcome fierce local rivals Espanyol the way they did on Saturday evening in an emphatic 5 - 1 away victory.

The immensely talented youngster, formerly of City's fierce local rivals Manchester United, has long been linked with a return to the Premier League since starring in Serie A, though it has previously been reported that he would command a transfer fee of around # 60m.

Indeed, as Kluivert points out, United remain fifth in the table, and despite Manchester City's loss to title - chasing Tottenham Hotspur on Sunday, they are six points behind their fierce local rivals.

A win for Arsenal today against our fierce local rivals will all but guarantee a top four finish for the Gunners.

United may well face competition from their fierce local rivals Manchester City in their hunt for the talented Brazilian.

However, the goal against their fierce local rivals showed the poaching instincts that the striker has become famous for.

Man City are 23/20 with VictorChandler to inflict a third consecutive defeat on their fierce local rivals; truly stunning odds, in my opinion.

Since their 5 - 1 humiliation over at St James» Park back in October, the Sunderland camp have been champing at the bit to renew acquaintances with their fierce local rivals.