Sentences with phrase «league champion status»

Not exact matches

Before (and after) the Europa League game against Ostersund, Arsene Wenger emphasised that Arsenal's main objective remains to finish in the Top Four to achieve Champions League status next season, as he doesn't agree with the rule that you can enter the elite competition by the «back door» if you win the lesser Europa League.

Premier League champions Manchester City and title - leaders Chelsea have been beaten to the status as the most dangerous team in English football by, wait for it... League One outfit Brentford!

In this period we were selling our best players; our financial status was in shambles, and no player wanted to play for Arsenal despite the fact we were always playing in the Champions league.

Despite securing Champions league football, Arsenal will have been disappointed not to have mounted a stronger title challenge while Villa flirted with relegation for most of the season and only secured their status in the final few games.

Abramovich is keen to flex his financial muscles this summer and will look to make the most of Chelsea's «Champions League winner» status as he prepares to make further moves in the transfer market.

The board so far have been happy with Wenger keeping us in the champions league and a top 4 position in the premier league and as long as Arsenal continue to maintain that status then Wenger will remain as boss until he retires, the next manager will be required to do the exact same given that is what the board want as a minimum and so change will only come with a change of board.

I know we have won some cups but abroad the cups have far less status than the league title or Champions Lleague title or Champions LeagueLeague.

Having confirmed their status as league champions last week, the team were looking to complete the double this week, as they face Northumbria 2nd team in the conference cup final.

i don't want him to step down at the end of the season, but bringing in a new manager should he decide to do so will put pressure on the arsenal board because they know longer have a coach that has a history with a champions league status - quo.

However, the club still have the allure of history and status, having won 18 Serie A championships and seven Champions League titles.

A virtuous circle of status and reward that in theory returns glory and giant silver vases, but at worst means that Champions League football one season begets Champions League football the next.

The Mirror is reporting that the Italian keeper Salvatore Sirigu refused to play for PSG in their final Champions League group game after losing his first choice status to youngster Kevin Trapp and Roma are set to offer him a lifeline back into Serie A, terminating the loan deal for Shezzer early.

Walcott Situation should be looked up quickly, many forget he is our longest serving player, we bought, its almost a decade since he joined us, I think the supporters should show him a bit of respect, weve had players who left for wrong reasons, E.g Judas, Cashri, and a la fab, Walcotts situation is different he actually wants to stay but with our squad boasting some top quality performers (note performers) he isnt sure he would get a good look in, which of course would hinder his International status, Ive loved walcott for his pure speed, and he has been that player to light up the emirates with some deft runs and some beautiful champions league Nights, he is our Man he is our player, support him COYGGG!!!!!!!!! (off topic - I read an article years back that Walcott was a ball boy for liverpool, apparently he was a boyhood fan, any truth to that, kindly appreciated)

Dybala is truly showing himself to be in great form once again — and what a lovely sign that is knowing Juve's Champions League and Serie A statuses will be determined over the next couple of weeks.

While tests still remain to be done, it could put the defender's status for the Champions League final in doubt.

Cristiano Ronaldo may have been relegated to second best player ever status over the past few seasons, but at 33 - years - old, he's still getting the job done, to the tune of 38 goals and 8 assists between La Liga and the Champions League this season, and with Isco, Gareth Bale and Toni Kroos behind him, Real are loaded per usual.

Arsenal have also maintained their Champions League status which may feel like little consolation, but it protected their status and provided a further financial boost, allowing a team with stringent financial responsibility to acquire players such as Mertesacker, Koscielny, Chamberlain and Cazorla.

The veteran goalkeeper made what may well have been his last ever Champions League appearance — but produced a fine display to keep out Liverpool's in - form forwards, further cementing his status as one of the greatest players to ever grace the competition.

Leicester City «s fairytale season reached it's culmination on Monday evening when their status as Premier League champions was confirmed.

Chelsea arrived as Premier League Champions and West Brom's Premier League status had already been secured, so there wasn't much for either side to play for.

First their was a pre agreement according to some footballing websites depending on our Champions league status.

Now worth # 25 million and, like Mahrez, about to play in the Champions League last 16, with Real Madrid and Bayern Munich amongst the possible opponents, the name Jamie Vardy now holds legendary status.

Higuain's status will be a big concern for Juventus» pursuit of a seventh straight Serie A title as well as the return leg of the Champions League last 16 against Tottenham.

But the big thing riding on this sudden injury news is Barzagli's status for the Champions League final against Barcelona in just under two weeks.

Without Champions League football next season, United have been stripped of their elite status; damaging a global brand built and maintained on the...

Current Status: Diego Costa is yet to score in the UEFA Champions League but that's just a matter of time.

Give him your ear and he will tick the remaining box by delivering you your Champions League status.

Given its little brother status compared to the Champions League, the Europa League can often get overlooked.

Anelka recently confessed that his biggest mistake was leaving Arsenal very early in his carrer and this is a man who played for top clubs won titles the champions league with Madrid and yet he feels had he stayed with Arsenal he would have become an even better player and a legend a status given to very few players and no money can buy.

The return of Pogba to training with all of his fellow Champions League semifinalists raises the obvious question: What's the young man's status for next Wednesday night's second leg in Madrid?

However, since the dawn of 2018, Oxlade - Chamberlain has emerged as a driving force in Jürgen Klopp's midfield, and underlined his new - found status with the unstoppable drive into the Kop - end net that helped Liverpool earn an unassailable first - leg lead over Manchester City in the sides» Champions League quarter - final tie.

Illustrating that through well targeted, selective and meaningful investment in players, clubs can improve their team regardless of previous performances, history and Champions League status — something Liverpool should certainly be looking to do.

Despite drawing at the Hawthorns earlier this season (3 days before their opening Champions League group game in Bremen), I expect Tottenham to beat a West Brom side that are a few points away from securing their Premier League status.

The 23 - year - old underlined his status as one of the best players in his team last season when he scored 43 goals in all competitions as Barcelona won a Primera Division, Copa del Rey and Champions League treble.

Matters have taken such a turn for the worse that folk are even suggesting that the defending champions may struggle to even retain their status as a Champions League competitor for 2011/2012, and with this in mind it does make you wonder just how many more setbacks club owner Roman Abrahimovich, who does have a ruthless reputation when it comes to hiring and firing of manager's at Stamford Bridge, is willing to champions may struggle to even retain their status as a Champions League competitor for 2011/2012, and with this in mind it does make you wonder just how many more setbacks club owner Roman Abrahimovich, who does have a ruthless reputation when it comes to hiring and firing of manager's at Stamford Bridge, is willing to Champions League competitor for 2011/2012, and with this in mind it does make you wonder just how many more setbacks club owner Roman Abrahimovich, who does have a ruthless reputation when it comes to hiring and firing of manager's at Stamford Bridge, is willing to tolerate.