Sentences with phrase «former side a win»

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Arsenal fans will have been a bit worried to say the least when the news came in on Saturday that our opponents for the first game of the Premier League season had just put the mighty Barcelona to the sword, with a 4 - 0 win against a strong side including their former striker Luis Suarez, Messi, Iniesta and all.

Arsene Wenger has long been linked with an interest in the 26 year old and having seen his side secure just two wins from their opening eight Premier League fixtures the French manager will look to tempt the former Real Madrid man to leave Naples for north London.

Paul Merson has now described Arsenal as «certainties» for the win, despite usually being ever - critical of his former side.

Former side Sparta Praha have moved to issue a statement regarding their interest in returning Rosicky to the club where he won back - to - back league titles, while his agent talked up interest from the UAE and MLS.

The former Liverpool and West Ham keeper has played 141 times for Portsmouth and was part of their FA Cup - winning side in 2008, but has only figured 12 times this season, with a combination of injury and Asmir Begovic keeping him out of the side.

Arsene Wenger brought an end to a lengthy silverware drought when his side defeated Hull City to win the FA Cup in May but the lack of major success over the past decade has certainly led to a fair amount of the Arsenal faithful demanding the former AS Monaco manager step down or be axed.

Of course it would be silly to suggest that winning any game, cup or otherwise, isn't good for the club, but let's remember just how problematic FA Cup success has been for this club... I'm certainly not going to suggest I didn't enjoy seeing Arsenal win, I'm a fan of this club first and foremost, but how bad are things when you find yourself secretly wishing that your own team lost so that just maybe real change would finally come... I resent this team for even making me feel such thoughts and it's going to take a lot of effort on their part to earn my trust again... this club has treated the fans so poorly that it has created an incredibly fragile and toxic environment, so much so that a «what have you done for me lately» mentality has emerged... fans rise and fall depending on the results of each game because we don't have faith in those in charge to make the necessary changes to personnel and tactics... each time we win many fans attack any dissenting voices and make unrealistic claims about the players, the manager and the potential for unprecedented success... every time we lose the boo - birds run rampant, calling for heads to roll and predicting the worst... regardless of what side you fall on, it's not your fault, both sides are simply overcompensating for the horrible state of affairs that have been percolating for several years... it's hard to take the long view when those in charge have lied incessantly and refuse to take any responsibilities for their own actions... in the end, we are trapped by the same catch - 22 that ManU faced upon Fergie's exit... less fearful of maintaining the status quo than facing the unknown, which was validated, wrongly or rightly, by witnessing the difficulties they have faced during this transitory period... to be honest, the thing that scares me most is that this team has never prepared whatsoever for this eventuality, which considering our frugal nature and the way we have shunned many of our most revered former players is more than a little disconcerting

Koeman, whose former side Southampton thrashed the Gunners 4 - 0 last January, added flippantly: «Sorry Arsenal, we won through the referee!»

Should Bale end up swapping the Bernabeu for Old Trafford this summer, it'll surely put the Red Devils as favourites for the Premier League, as the Manchester side look to win their first title since the departure of former boss Sir Alex Ferguson in 2013.

Paul Scholes, former England and Manchester United midfielder, has proclaimed that Wilshere is an attacking midfielder and not a midfield anchor — a role he played for his national side in the 2 - 0 win over Switzerland on Monday.

The former Tottenham star is close friends with the likes of Oscar, Willian, Filipe Luis, and Ramires, but he is desperate to clinch the win at Stamford Bridge on Saturday and will do whatever it takes to ensure his side comes away with all three points.

The former Everton star has played every minute of United's six - game winning streak, and could prove to be a massive loss as his side look to continue their run.

The former striker was dismissed by Serie A side Cagliari last month after he failed to win a single game in three months, but was in attendance at Griffin Park for the Bees» 2 - 2 draw against Bolton Wanderers.

The former PSG, Inter Milan and Barcelona forward scored 28 goals in 46 appearances in all competitions for the Red Devils, as he helped his side win the Community Shield, League Cup and the Europa League.

The former Newcastle striker has also enjoyed a great season, with his side Seattle Sounders winning all twelve games in which he has scored.

As always, Angell is mainly concerned with major league players, but there are some rewarding side trips, notably to the playing fields of Yale in the company of Smokey Joe Wood, the 91 - year - old former Yale coach who won 34 games as a Red Sox pitcher in 1912, and to the big league locker rooms (or the corridors just outside them) with several bright female reporters who were trying to breach that journalistic barrier in 1979.

Spain midfielder and former Arsenal captain Fabregas limped off against Liverpool in the second half of his side's 1 - 0 win over Brendan Rodgers side after colliding with his own captain; John Terry.

Icelandic international Gylfi Sigurdsson enjoyed a fantastic second debut for Swansea City as they stunned Louis van Gaal and Manchester United at Old Trafford, with the former Tottenham midfielder assisting his side's opening goal before settle the match with the winning goal.

The Czech international has now become the first ever player to win the Premier League Golden Glove, having also won the award for former side Chelsea.

The former Southampton man has joined Manchester United ahead of the Gunners, while Arsene Wenger has also missed out on Geoffrey Kondogbia, who has joined Inter Milan from AS Monaco after impressing in the principality - based side's 3 - 1 win over the North Londoners [Sky Sports].

The former Barcelona man will now feel he's left a struggling side to compete for the major honours he no doubts harbours the ambition to win before the end of his career.

That run included a heavy 4 - 0 pasting against Pep's former side Barcelona and I for one was hoping that all this would have a very negative effect on their confidence and morale, which would be a big boost to our own hopes of winning the EPL title.

Many pundits and former players alike are already writing off our chances tonight, with our defence looking shaky in recent weeks, and our form matches that, but Wenger will be putting out a strong side today despite knowing that a draw could well be enough to set us up to win on aggregate.

Wenger still has good relations with his two former pupils who starred in the double winning Gunners side of 1998.

In goal, Thibaut Courtois had to be at his best for Chelsea to come away with a hard - fought win and clean sheet away to Bournemouth — he certainly fared better than his former Blues team - mate Asmir Begovic on the other side, anyway.

The former Tottenham man has enjoyed a glittering spell in the Spanish capital when it comes to silverware having won multiple Champions League trophies and a La Liga title amongst many others, but his standing in the current side is coming under threat.

The former Southampton man has struggled badly at Old Trafford in the last couple of years, failing to win a place in Jose Mourinho's side after a horror injury in the 2015/16 season.

The former Spurs man has gone onto win five Premier League winners medals and a Champions League winners medal in his time with United, while our side has had to settle for FA Cup wins since the French midfielder's departure...

The new Nigerian signing played a key role in helping his his Under - 17 international side to win the World Cup, and was nominated the most valuable player of the tournament, previously won by Kelechi Nwakali, Toni Kross and former Arsenal captain Cesc Fabregas.

While it will certainly be easier said than done, a convincing win against the Baggies will not only get the wind back in the sails of the team but also fire a warning shot to Tim Sherwood's side, sending a message that the Gunners are firing again and letting the former Spurs boss know that he has to attack if he wants to win.

Diario Gol are stating that the former Man United defender has asked the Blaugrana to make a move for the Blues star, and that the player was impressed with Alonso following Barca's 4 - 1 aggregate win against the west London side in the Champions League last month.

After scoring the only goal of the game to give Arsenal a much needed win away to West Brom in the Premier League, Danny Welbeck was asked about whether he would be happy playing on the left side of a front three, as he used to do for his former club Manchester United.

The former Everton and Manchester United manager needs a win to lift his side who have yet to secure a victory so far this season.

Although the Ivorian missed 13 league games for Jose Mourinho's side last season, Bailly put in some seriously impressive performances towards the back end of last season as United won the Europa League, and should the former Villarreal man manage to keep up the form he showed at the end of last year, it shouldn't be surprising to see the 23 - year - old claim a Team of the Season place come May.

Liverpool will go in search of a fifth successive win when they welcome former manager Rafael Benitez and his relegation - threatened Newcastle United side to Anfield.

Being likened to Ashley Cole is a huge talking point, with the former England international having been a key cog in the famous Invincibles side of 2004, before going onto win further honours with Chelsea including both European club trophies, and could have been argued to be the best left - back in the world for a number of years.

The former Swansea boss won the Capital One Cup with the Welsh side in 2013, but arguably has unfinished business in the Premier League, following his sacking.

KEY FACT: Crystal Palace have won only one of their last 12 home league matches against Arsenal MATCH ODDS: Palace 7/2 Draw 3/1 Arsenal 4/5 bet365 Pick: Arsenal to win @ 4/5 ANDY SAYS: Tough trip to Arsenal but I think they will just edge my former side... 0 - 1 GRAEME SAYS: I can see Palace getting something from this... 1 - 1 SILKY SAYS: I can see Arsenal getting the three points here, but won't be easy... 1 - 2 FOOTBALLIndex — One to follow: Mesut Ozil under # 4 looks a decent prospect

Former England internationals Glen Johnson and Peter Crouch should both be fit for Stoke, but Geoff Cameron and youngsters Mark Waddington and Tom Edwards are out KEY FACT: Stoke have never beaten Leicester City at home in the Premier League MATCH ODDS: Stoke 29/20 Draw 9/4 Leicester 15/8 bet365 Pick: Both Teams To Score 3/4 ANDY SAYS: Tough game to call but think this well end up in a draw... 1 - 1 GRAEME SAYS: Could be a good game this, I think Leicester might get the win... 0 - 1 SILKY SAYS: Not impressed by either side and can't see a winner... 1 - 1 FOOTBALLIndex — One to follow: Riyad Mahrez at just over # 1 looks a bargain

We do nt need Moyes or the whoring Dutchman, give him a bit of time our present manager will sort things out and move us forward, you can moan all you like but his record thus far is OK.Anyway look on the bright side we've started a trend look at the amount of former players who are «interim» managers at premier league clubs, Welcome Giggsy, I doubt you; ll get the same level of abuse as Tim, but you» better start winning quick or the Manu lynch mob will be in full cry.COYS

He marked his league debut for his new club by scoring twice in a 4 - 1 win over his former side, Groningen.

The former - Manchester City youth, perhaps not wanting to prevent his former side from winning the Premier League title, elbowed and kicked City striker Sergio Aguero to receive a red card 10 minutes into the second half.

Steve Bruce is making a return to the top flight with promoted side, Hull City and there's a return for former England international David Nugent as part of the Championship winning side, Burnley.

KEY FACT: Palace have won only one of their last 11 Premier League matches against Man City MATCH ODDS: Palace 10/1 Draw 11/2 Man City 2/7 bet365 Pick: Over 2.5 goals @ 11/10 ANDY SAYS: I think my former team will find this mission a bit too difficult, has to be City... 1 - 3 GRAEME SAYS: I think this could be tougher than some think, but City just edging it... 1 - 2 SILKY SAYS: Two of my former sides here and I have to go with City, too easy....1 - 4 FOOTBALLIndex — One to follow: Kevin De Bruyne remains the biggest bargain on the Index

Former Arsenal defender and MOTD2 pundit Martin Keown expands on his TV analysis of the Gunners» 5 - 0 win over Aston Villa and explains how manager Arsene Wenger adjusted his existing system in January, instead of bringing in new faces, to make his side more solid at the back.

He spent the last three seasons with Erik Friberg's former side, Malmo FF, winning the Allsvenskan in 2016 and 2017.

What he couldn't predict was that his former side would go on an achieve the unbelievable whilst his new side won the far less competitive Greek Super League title for the sixth consecutive time.

KEY FACT: Everton are unbeaten in each of their last six Premier League matches against Crystal Palace MATCH ODDS: Everton 13/10 Draw 9/4 Palace 13/5 bet365 Pick: Half time score 0 - 0 @ 6/4 ANDY SAYS: Close call but I think my former side can get something from this game... 1 - 1 GRAEME SAYS: Everton need a win here and I think they will just about get it... 2 - 1 SILKY SAYS: Everton will take the three points here for me... 2 - 0 FOOTBALLIndex — One to follow: Wilfried Zaha just inside the top - 100, well worth a look

Former Man City striker John Guidetti, who had claimed ahead of Celta's Europa League semifinal against United that he would help Manchester turn blue, missed a golden opportunity deep into stoppage time to give his side a win.