Sentences with phrase «for first legs»

Arsenal just don't turn up for first legs, they think they got time, more time until we're almost or as it has been, out already then we realize we have to get back in the game, when its too late.

The Gunners travel to the San Siro for this first leg tie in dire need of a strong result after four consecutive defeats in all competitions — their worst run since all the way back in 2002.

Derby will be boosted by the news that defender Jake Buxton, midfielders Craig Bryson and George Thorne and forwards Jamie Ward and Chris Martin should all return and potentially be available for the first leg.

Tottenham Hotspur make the daunting trip to Borussia Dortmund on Thursday evening, for the first leg of their blockbuster Europa League round - of - 16 tie with the Bundesliga giants.

But last year we were given the easiest tie (Monaco), who were also injury ravaged for the first leg, whilst we had almost our first choice starting XI available.

Barcelona fans reacted positively after the squad was announced for the first leg meeting, with Sergio Busquets recalled and they were delighted to see Denis Suarez also included, however, it remains to be seen whether or not he gets his opportunity to impress.

I would have even started Gabriel instead of Bellerin for this first leg and evn Monriel instead of Gibbs.

Pogba has come under fire in recent weeks for his poor form, having been substituted off in away defeats to Tottenham and Newcastle United, while he was also left on the bench for the first leg clash with Sevilla in the Champions League.

Our slump in away games needs to change quickly, as Arsenal have to travel to Milan for the first leg of our Europa League tie just four days after Brighton, but Wenger will have to decide whether to rest some of his stars to keep them fresh for the only trophy we still have a chance of winning, but the Boss didn't sound keen on taking any chances.

Wenger will then be free to pick his strongest team available for the first leg without worrying about fatigue affecting the intervening League match.

So the injury update on Arsenal.com that reveals he will be out for the first leg at least is a massive blow.

And if Arsene Wenger and the players go into the double - header knockout tie with any such illusions then we could be heading for our usual early exit, so I thought it was about time we had a good luck at the Monaco team that will be heading to north London for the first leg in about a month.

«Milan is a good team, 2 - 0 here is a good result for the first leg and now we want to finish the second leg and to win as well again at home.

There is no doubt that the remainnder of this season's European games are the more important for Arsenal, so the last thing we need is to be losing two of the possible starting XI for the first leg of our quarter - final with CSKA Moscow.

Tottenham Hotspur resume their Europa League campaign with a trip to Fiorentina — who knocked them out of last year's competition — for the first leg of their last - 32 tie.

The draw is supposedly primed to commence any moment, and I'd just be happy to be drawn at home for the first leg, no matter who we rival.

How you stand for these first leg events: 1) dybala first yellow card for «diving» 2) casemiro's hand inside the box

Kick off is less than an hour away, and Diego Simeone and Zinedine Zidane have just confirmed their team sheets for the first leg of this Champions League semifinal clash.

The Spanish press has reported on the «obsession» of both coaches for this first leg: keep a clean sheet.

Bayern Munich could be without Franck Ribery for the first leg of their Champions League tie against Arsenal.

This will ensure that our fans will pay no more the the Spanish club's supporters are paying for the first leg

Los colchoneros will welcome Sporting Clube de Portugal to Madrid for the first leg of a tricky Europa League quarterfinal.

The club were seen as acting a little tardily to the complaints of our supporters being charged double to watch the Gunners in Madrid compared to what we are charging our Spanish visitors next Thursday for the first leg of the Europa League semi-final.

Tickets for the first leg of our FA Youth Cup final against Arsenal at Stamford Bridge are now on general sale...

Ronaldo went to Turin for the first leg of Madrid's Champions League quarterfinal tie against Juventus on Tuesday and put his feet up on the Old Lady's desk, bagging two goals.

Local media said it would take about two weeks for him to return to action, making him doubtful for the first leg against Arsenal in London on April 26.

The giants from Munich are at home for the first leg on Wednesday and know that they will have to take a strong advantage for the away leg to progress to the group stage of Europe League competition.

Bayern Munich restored some pride in the second leg with a 3 - 2 victory, but ultimately paid the price for the first leg defeat in Barcelona.

Finally, some other positive outcomes from this game were that no one was cautioned, therefore our enterprising midfielder Bradley will be available for the first leg at BMO Field.

Juve's midfield is a real problem, and one that won't have Miralem Pjanic for the first leg of the quarterfinals.

John O'Shea and Jon Walters, who scored crucial goals throughout the campaign will be suspended for the first leg.

When quizzed on Mbappe he admitted: «He's a player who, when he gets up in the morning, can choose where he wants to go,» said Wenger, shortly after arriving in Sydney for the first leg of Arsenal's pre-season tour.

Ralph Hasenhüttl's side are at home for the first leg, but have seen their stock rise in the competition after beating Napoli in the previous round.

The Welshman was left out of the starting line - up in France, just as he had been for the first leg in Madrid three weeks before.

Not forgetting that we're without Nasri, RvP and Wenger for the first leg, AND the games fall among a very tough August — Newcastle and United away and Liverpool at home.

In a stark turn of luck, their club sides meet this weekend for the first leg of El Clásico with Barcelona on top of the table with 22 points and Real in third with 18.

Oh Nasri and RVP are suspended for the first leg anyway thanks to Massimo Bussaca.

Jose Mourinho's side, who saw off St Etienne in the previous round, will travel to Russia for the first leg on Wednesday, March 8.

Gareth Bale has recovered from a calf problem and is back in Real Madrid's squad for the first leg of their Copa del rey semi-final against holders A -LRB-...)

Max Allegri has ruled out Sami Khedira for the first leg, while Simone Zaza is suspended after picking up yet another yellow card against Lazio last round.

He goes as the first goalscorer favourite for the first leg of this EFL Cup semi-final.

Young and Valencia also missed the Sunderland match with slight niggles but come into contention for the first leg of the quarter - final.

Barca boys have been peaking slowly in the last couple of matches, so they will be more than ready for the first leg which will be held 2nd / 3rd of April.

It's a switch of cup competition on Wednesday night, as we travel to Chelsea for the first leg of the Carabao Cup semi-final.

For the first leg, Ernesto Valverde opted to rest key players like Leo Messi and Luis Suárez, who had only just returned from their Christmas holiday, but both the South American strikers are in the squad of 19 that he named after training on Wednesday evening.

UEFA banned Marseille from selling tickets to their fans for the first leg in Germany against Leipzig in two weeks.

Now, the 32 - year - old crosses paths with «The Old Lady» in the Champions League once more as we prepare for the first leg of our round of 16 tie in Turin on Tuesday night.

Striker Claudio Pizarro and defender Holger Badstuber are both missing through illness / injury, while Jerome Boateng is suspended for the first leg.

If it's more of a 30 - day absence, then he should be back in time for the first leg in Turin on Feb. 13.

Check out the complete fixture list for the first leg of the UEFA Champions League last - 16 ties, including Paris Saint - Germain's clash with Spanish giants FC Barcelona at the Parc des Princes on Tuesday night: