Sentences with phrase «in midweek»

The forward was hauled off 13th minutes after Arsenal's (Iwobi) goal to make it 0 - 4 for Arsenal in midweek against Basel to signal his importance in the game and where Arsenal's focus lies with Stoke's visit in mind.

Salah clearly didn't take well to seeing Liverpool lose yet another lead, as he'd watched on from the bench as they surrendered a 3 - 0 advantage to draw 3 - 3 with Sevilla in the Champions League in midweek.

After being held by Espanyol and Getafe last month, Ernesto Valverde's men suffered another setback in midweek and it could well give Atleti the confidence that they need to really open up the title race as they prepare to visit the Nou Camp on Sunday.

Renato Sanches (thigh) and Wilfried Bony (hamstring) are out, while Martin Olsson is unlikely to make it because of a hamstring problem picked up in midweek.

Walcott scored twice in the midweek win over Leicester City, showing signs already that he could be one of the best buys of the winter transfer window.

I don't think Wenger will rotate until Tuesday as League points are at a premium right now, whereas a weaker team should still dispose of Anderlecht in midweek.

As we are looking for goals I think Wenger will stick with the 4 -3-3 he used in midweek, and I'm hoping that Chambers will replace Laurent Koscielny as centre - back as our captain looks in desperate need of a rest, and I am begging for Coquelin to play alongside Wilshere with Xhaka on the bench.

A 2 - 1 defeat to Everton in midweek, followed by a loss against Manchester City by the same score line means that the Gunners are now nine points behind table leaders Chelsea.

Barca assistant manager Jordi Roura had taken the opportunity to rest Andres Iniesta ahead their Champions League tie with AC Milan in midweek, whilst Xavi was again missing through injury.

The triumph was the perfect way for Christophe Galtier's side to come back after having outclassed by Paris Saint - Germain in midweek in the semi-final of the Coupe de France.

Today he is aiming to score his third goal in three games for the Tigers in the big away game at Wolves, but he will have to get past the Gunners third - choice keeper Emi Martinez, who featured in the midweek League Cup win.

I watched Man City's game against Swansea and it seems to me that they are lucky to win the match.Maybe it was due to their game in Midweek too All the same, they are going down @ the Emirates!!

Arsenal have been accused of lacking leadership following their self - destruction in midweek, and their lack of permanent captain is proving frustrating.

Arsenal «s miserable afternoon against rivals Chelsea on Saturday has been compounded with the news that key midfielder Francis Coquelin is set to miss the North London derby against Tottenham Hotspur in midweek, Mirror Sport reports.

Jermain Defoe is expected to return after being on the bench in midweek for the EFL Cup, although Moyes will still be without Sebastian Larsson, Vito Mannone, Fabio Borini, Lee Cattermole and Jan Kirchhoff.

The suspension means that Aurier will miss the French giants» Champions League fixture with Chelsea in midweek — a rematch of last season's Last 16 bout.

After being dumped out of the Champions League in midweek, Manchester United's hopes of silverware this season come down to the FA Cup as they face Brighton & Hove Albion at Old Trafford, in the Saturday night kickoff.

The Spanish striker started in the midweek 4 - 0 win over Nottingham Forest, and bagged his first two goals for the club during the match.

However, Mourinho will have to do it without some useful squad players and hope that the same group of players who failed in midweek can get it right this weekend.

Manchester City have a near fully - fit squad, although Carlos Tevez played only 45 minutes for the reserves in midweek and will not be involved.

As confirmed on the club's website, the Welsh superstar — who opened the scoring (via a deflection from Fernando) vs. Manchester City in midweek — has been diagnosed with a joint strain in his right knee.

Wolves, who are six points clear at the top, ended a three game winless run with victory at Leeds in midweek.

We finally have a win under our belt against one of the bigger teams in midweek and I expect that to propel us onto better things starting with the game at the Hawthorns.

Defeat to Middlesbrough in midweek has left them in fifth, five points off the top two.

Big - name signings look badly needed in Madrid despite the club reaching the semi-finals of the Champions League — a spot they were somewhat fortuitous to reach after a scare against Juventus in midweek.

A win today, followed up by another three points in midweek against Leicester will see the Blues win their first league title since 2010 and follow up the Capital One Cup victory to cap off a relatively successful season for Chelsea — despite their last - 16 Champions League exit at the hands of Paris Saint - Germain.

The forward reminded his suitors why they should pull out the stops to bring him to the PremierLeague with a superb long - range effort that wasn't too dissimilar to Hulk's wonderstrike for Zenit Saint Petersburg against Sevilla in midweek.

Tony Pulis's side will be keen to avenge the last - gasp defeat to Villa in midweek, while Tim Sherwood's side have not won back to back games since December.

This must definitely be worth a punt, especially as all of our rivals in the betting will have the distraction of the Champions League and the subsequent fatigue that goes with playing top European teams in midweek games.

However, our research indicates that underdogs have vastly more value in midweek games.

May have been disappointed not to start after his goal against Leicester City in the last round, but that might be an indication that he will play against Norwich in midweek.

Liverpool have conceded 17 goals in 12 league games, 11 more than Man Utd who boast the best defensive record in the league, while their failings were exposed in midweek as they squandered a 3 - 0 lead at Sevilla.

Jesus is undoubtedly worthy of inclusion as after his stellar performance in midweek against West Ham United, he followed it up with a brace against Swansea City to score his first home goals for his new club and seal all three points as Pep Guardiola's side look to have a new dynamic and energy with their new recruit in and Sergio Aguero on the bench.

It'll be the usual «meanwhile the gunners remain unchanged from the side that drew blanks against Besiktas in midweek...».

For starters it would appear that he is sticking with Maitland - Niles at left - wing back instead of Kolasinac after leaving the youngster out of our Caraboa Cup game in midweek, and with Mustafi back we should have our strongest back three out.

The latter was guilty of missing a glorious opportunity against Lazio in midweek in the Coppa Italia semi-final, which will have only served as further fuel for his critics to argue for his exit.

Should be restored to the lineup at Upton Park in midweek.

They followed up that win with the two - legged defeat of Liverpool in midweek, and will be flying full of confidence ahead of tonight's upcoming game, but have decided to name a relatively inexperienced side for the encounter.

Arsenal fans are aware that the manager is going to put the domestic league games first anyway so we would not mind seeing a weakened Arsenal in the Europa League, but if there really is a risk of Alexis being handed a two game suspension by the English football authorities, as a report by The Mirror has claimed, then I think Wenger would want to use his star striker in the midweek match instead.

Jurgen Klopp's side have already conceded eight goals in four Premier League games, and leaked two more in their draw with Sevilla in the Champions League in midweek.

And the fact that this was the same starting XI bar two that played in midweek ensured that those nerves would be right at the forefront of the players» minds.

The England international played 90 minutes in midweek when he really could have done with a rest.

He was missed more than any other player in midweek, as the Spurs defence was exposed time and again.

Salah made it 16 goals in his last 14 games for club and country with a strike for Egypt against Portugal in midweek.

The north Londoners have not included Rose in their last two Premier League squads, despite him being fit enough to play in the midweek Champions League win over Borussia Dortmund.

De Bruyne has since gone on to become one of the best attacking midfielders in Europe, scoring the decisive goal as City beat PSG in midweek to reach the Champions League semi-finals.

Olivier Giroud was Arsenal's Champions League hero in midweek, and took just seven minutes to pick up where he left off by scoring the Gunners» opening goal against Aston Villa from the penalty spot.

With Gabriel Jesus currently sidelined through injury, the 29 - year - old continues to find the mark for Pep Guardiola's side, bagging a hat - trick in the win over Newcastle United at the weekend before scoring in midweek as City booked their spot in the League Cup final.

However, the pressure is on the hosts to bounce back this weekend after their disappointing 3 - 0 defeat to Roma in the Champions League in midweek, as they can't afford to slip further behind their rivals at the top of the Premier League table in their bid to defend their league crown.

The report claims, however, that Alexandre Lacazette was not present as he suffered a groin injury in the midweek win at the Emirates Stadium.