Sentences with phrase «midweek defeat»

Jose Mourinho rang the changes for Saturday's game against Huddersfield Town, with the United boss eager to shake things up after the disappointing midweek defeat by Tottenham Hotspur.

Arsenal's midweek defeat at the hands of Watford has somewhat unsurprisingly spurred fans on Twitter

Tottenham, whose midweek defeat to Leicester City was a big dent to their title aspirations, had a two - goal cushion eight minutes later when Eriksen bagged his second thanks to more poor defending.

Both teams had suffered midweek defeats in the Coppa Italia semi-finals and were out to stay within striking distance of leaders Juventus, while also keeping themselves in the driving seat for automatic Champions League qualification.

Arsenal's midweek defeat at the hands of Watford has somewhat unsurprisingly spurred fans on Twitter to carry their view to the social media and lots of fans want Wenger out as manager of our team.

For Arsenal who are fresh from a midweek defeat to Southampton there might be some cold feet within the dressing room but such fears must be shrugged off to come out in flying colours.

It's a dire start for the reigning champions, and Mourinho has found himself under immense pressure — particularly following consecutive league defeats to West Ham United and Liverpool, as well as the midweek defeat by Stoke City in the Capital One Cup.

Manchester City's midweek defeat to Barcelona in the Champions League means that, after winning their first 10 games under Pep Guardiola, the title favourites are now without a victory in four matches.

Chelsea star Marcos Alonso has appeared to pin the blame for the midweek defeat to Barcelona on some of the club's poor recent work in the transfer market.

The Reds legend initially criticised Mourinho's side for their behaviour on the pitch in their midweek defeat to Paris Saint - Germain, with the Portuguese coach responding that he has a short memory and was the same in his days as a player.

N'Zogbia vowed to never play for The Magpies again after Kinnear referred to him as Charles «Insomnia» following their midweek defeat to Manchester City.

so you're not happy with 3 - 0 away at in form villa, after a midweek defeat, welbeck's first goal, ozil coming back to form, good display from ox, defence comfortable....f@ck off

I was quite surprised that Arsene Wenger did not make more of the decisions that went against Arsenal in the midweek defeat to Swansea City.

Pep Guardiola side playing at home in the clash will be certainly under pressure to continue their redemption in the League while much might not be expected from Arsenal following the midweek defeat to Everton.

The Chilean tactician was questioned about the Belgian defender's bad match in the midweek defeat to Barcelona, and says that an experienced player such as him has to deal with question marks about his performances.

United are likely to have to pay a far more sizeable fee to the rich Russians to sign Garay, however, after he became a key part of the Andre Villas - Boas managed side who have dominated Russian domestic football this season and also look well placed to progress in the Champions League after a comfortable group draw, despite a midweek defeat to Bayer Leverkusen.

Also the listless display of the Spud's in their midweek defeat by Bayer Leverkusen does not augur well for the visitors.

The Sun claimed on Saturday that Wenger had stopped in Paris on the way back from Arsenal's midweek defeat to Shaktar Donetsk in Ukraine to see Tatar.

Graeme Souness was even blunter and said that it was a concern that Theo Walcott had said after the match that the desire and intent from the team came about as a response to the midweek defeat by Olympiacos and he is right.

Lukaku's goal is a crucial one for United as they look to bounce back from the midweek defeat to Sevilla in the Champions League.

Great response to the midweek defeat.

Not your average football book by any means, and one that puts that midweek defeat away to your nearest rivals into perspective.

Manchester United return from their midweek defeat at Wembley Stadium to take on Premier League debutants Huddersfield Town at Old Trafford on Saturday.

Michael Turner is still nowhere near a return, while Nedum Onouha has added to Bruce's defensive worries when picking up a hamstring injury during the midweek defeat to Blackpool.

Midfielder Gana Gueye admits the Toffees are in a «difficult moment» but insists the confidence gained from a recent upturn in Premier League results will not be punctured by the midweek defeat to Atalanta.

That came off the back of all three Chelsea players at Hull starting in their midweek defeat at home to Preston — Tomori being replaced at half time — whilst Boga was influential in helping Birmingham to a 1 - 0 win over Sheffield Wednesday under then - Interim Manager Lee Carsley, who will now serve as Assistant Manager.

The Blues will be hopeful of continuing their four game winning streak at home to the Gunners, especially given their midweek defeat.

Will they respond positively to their midweek defeat at Chelsea?

Wenger is confident his side can bounce back from their midweek defeat to Olympiacos and improve their home form this term.