Sentences with phrase «in a competitive fixture»

The forward has a decent record at international level, with 14 strikes in his 47 appearances, although only three of his goals have come in competitive fixtures.

The former Barcelona and Malaga forward is yet to find a goal in a competitive fixture for the Toffees, with the player having only been able to register one assist so far in 11 appearances.

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Diego Simeone was forced to start Axel Werner in goal for the first time in a competitive fixture after Jan Oblak pulled out with a groin injury and Diego Godín was also unable to play due to gastroenteritis.

It isn't the first time Drogba has faced Jose Mourinho in a competitive fixture since his departure from Chelsea.

Nor is it Antoine Griezmann's brace which saw hosts France beat Germany in a competitive fixture for the first time since 1958.

But with Euro 2016 qualification already close to being secured after four successive victories, surely now is the time to experiment with some different options in competitive fixtures.

The first leg will take place at Guardiola's old stomping ground at the Camp Nou and he will manage against his old club in a competitive fixture for the very first time in his career.

The 27 - year - old, who joined Barcelona from Liverpool in the summer, is not allowed to appear in competitive fixtures until October 25.

While Arsenal have made a better start to this season and are playing better football, Arsene Wenger has failed to ever beat one of Mourinho's sides in a competitive fixture.

It was a result that extended the Dutchman's 100 % record in competitive fixtures against the Reds to four games and saw his goal - scoring captain claim the club's 100th goal at Anfield.

Coutinho had developed such a reputation while making his way through the Vasco youth ranks that it was seen in no way as a gamble, despite his age and the fact they would have to wait 24 months before he could pull on the blue and black in a competitive fixture.

Speaking after Friday's draw paired Atletico with Arsenal for the clubs» first meeting in a competitive fixture, the former Atletico player told BeIN Sports that he was expecting a difficult tie.

Tottenham Hotspur will meet Juventus for the first time in a competitive fixture when they travel to Turin for the Champions League round of 16 first - leg.

Wales are heavy under dogs going into the match but they will take heart from the fact they have already beaten Belgium in competitive fixtures last year in the qualifying round.

JChelsea is capable of both and it is of no surprise that we've yet to beat Chelsea managed under Mourinho in any competitive fixture.

Gus Poyet will be facing Chelsea as a manager for the first time in a competitive fixture, and as a former Blues player, he will...

Tuesday night wasn't the Welshman's best performance but he's two from three in competitive fixtures this season and remains the most likely to net of anyone behind the strikers.