Sentences with phrase «of league leader»

And in Portuguese Liga, Sporting CP on 2nd with 17 each points of league leader Porto.

There have been plenty of league leader props posted up until this point... almost too many.

While more and more young superstars rise up the charts of league leaders, James» name remains a constant — he's currently fourth in the NBA in points per game, second in assists per game, 17th in rebounds and 21st in steals.

As it seemed as though the Gunners had missed a glorious opportunity to close the gap at the top, up stepped Welbeck to make his mark and take his side to within two points of the league leaders.

A win for the unbeaten league one side Eton Messi against All Saints could see them move up to the top of the table depending on the results of the league leaders DLT.

Dave Altman has been a true force for them as one of the League Leaders in scoring.

Martin Keown believes Arsenal will be in full attack mode when they welcome the visit of league leaders Chelsea to the Emirates Stadium on Sunday afternoon.

After this weekend's games, Chelsea sit down in 15th, having accumulated exactly half the amount of points of league leaders Manchester United.

Nevertheless, as they sit in third place in the Premier League table and just two points adrift of league leaders Manchester City, they'll hope that they have enough over the next few months to sustain a title push and put themselves in a strong position heading into the second half of the campaign.

A win against our Premier League rivals would not only keep the Gunners in touching distance of the league leaders, but it would also land an early blow on Brendan Rodgers and his players, whose confidence is probably quite fragile after last season's struggles.

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The 1 - 0 win at Turf Moor moved the side to within four points of league leaders Chelsea and while there has been talk of a potential title race, Wenger has insisted that his defenders deserve credit for their performance in the battling win against the relegation - threatened Clarets:

Only 16 points shy of League leaders Chelsea and an insanely unlucky 2 - 10 ECL exit where we were clearly the better team.

Pau Gasol may be one of the league leaders in blocks next season if recent Chicago Bulls games are any indication...

Come 5:30 Cardiff could be seven points adrift of league leaders Wolves.

If the defender isn't good enough for United, then I don't really understand why he would be good enough for us, especially as Mourinho's side have already been well of the pace of the league leaders this term.

Facts of the season so far, we have half the points of the league leaders, less points than this time last year, only two fit first team defenders, more money in the bank than ever before.how much proof do you need that wengers job is to make money for his boss and not win trophies.

Hibs boss Terry Butcher has been dealt a blow with the news that defensive pair Ryan McGivern and Paul Hanlon will be missing for the visit of the league leaders on Sunday.

In turn, it has led to praise from all quarters as he scored the winner against Roma on Sunday night to lift his side back to within two points of league leaders Napoli.

Aside from being 18 points adrift of league leaders Manchester City, Chelsea are now fourth in the standings and just two points above fifth - placed Tottenham as the battle for a top - four finish heats up.

Arsenal recorded their eighth consecutive league win to move to within four points of league leaders Chelsea.

With the obvious motivation of winning to secure the title against their rivals, it could play right into the hands of the league leaders on this occasion.

Fast forward 365 days, and the Gunners find themselves not only 13 points adrift of league leaders Chelsea, but outside the top four and struggling to regain their place as well.

Spurs are currently sat in third place in the Premier League table after 22 games, nine points adrift of league leaders Chelsea as they look to continue to compete for the title.

«I think I'm one of the league leaders in points in the paint.

The 21 year - old was sent out on loan to Valencia where he has so far helped his side to keep to within five points of Barcelona, and his three goals and five assists thus far have helped them keep within touching distance of the league leaders.

After an unbeaten but also underwhelming start to the season, Arsenal have made the group stages of the Champions League but are already four points of the league leaders Chelsea.

The Gunners desperately need a morale boosting wing after what happened in Germany on Tuesday, but another defeat would leave us well adrift of the league leaders and even shorter on confidence.

West Ham did us a huge favour by adding the scalp of the league leaders to that of us and Liverpool.

Arsenal sit three points adrift of league leaders United.

Coach Andre Villas - Boas was forced to watch from the stands as his side were pegged back on twice by the 16th placed team in the league and SIPG are now six points adrift of league leaders Guangzhou Evergrande with only three games remaining.

Premier League holders Chelsea will look to keep within reach of league leaders Manchester City when they host Jose Mourinho's...

Chelsea remain 14 points adrift of league leaders, Manchester United, and despite having played one game less, their title aspirations look all but over.

Milan will face Juventus following the international break and have the opportunity to pull within three points of the league leaders if they are victorious.

The Blues have enjoyed an efficient start to the season and sit usefully within striking distance of league leaders Arsenal.

City lost on Saturday at home to Chelsea, a result that leaves them fourth in the table, four points adrift of the league leaders.

The Gunners are seven - points adrift of league leaders Manchester United but have the opportunity to cut that lead down to size on Sunday, as Arsenal play out their game - in - hand.

Thibaut Courtois and N'Golo Kante have been talking about maintaining a strong chase of the league leaders with many points available to be won in the coming weeks, including from tonight's game at Stamford Bridge.

Thibaut Courtois and N'Golo Kante have been talking about maintaining a strong chase of the league leaders with many points available to be won in the coming weeks...

Arsenal reached the FA Cup final at the weekend, where they will fight to retain their crown, whilst they prepare for the visit of league leaders Chelsea.

Following the bitter home defeat at the hands of league leaders Chelsea, Blackburn boss Sam Allardyce opened up about his concerns over where the team find themselves with regards to the Premier League table and how the battle to remain in England's top - flight will be one of the toughest he's ever embarked upon — And that's saying something as the former Bolton and Newcastle gaffer has been involved in his fair share, although has never been relegated as a Premiership manager.

Losing touch of the league leaders would be a disaster during this critical phase of the campaign.

The 2 - 0 win over Arsenal means that Chelsea have now got seven points on the board and have climbed to 15th in the table, yet they sit eight points shy of league leaders Manchester City despite the fact that Manuel Pellegrini's men also lost at the weekend.

Victory over Wolves won't quell concerns over the depth and quality of Klopp's squad in various positions, but Anfield would benefit from a positive performance ahead of the visit of league leaders Chelsea on Tuesday.

The victory also put them within five points of league leaders Bayern.

The timing of this fixture is perfect with the two of them sat level with 20 points each in their pursuit of league leaders Manchester City.

Embed from Getty Images The Gunners welcome Burnley to the Emirates this weekend with the hopes of staying in sight of league leaders Chelsea, just two weeks before travelling to Stamford Bridge.

Saturday's 3 - 0 loss at home to a reborn Hamburg, was the Red Bull's second consecutive defeat and now seven points adrift of league leaders, Bayern, the bells are tolling on their fairy tale title bid.

Premier League holders Chelsea will look to keep within reach of league leaders Manchester City when they host Jose Mourinho's Manchester United this weekend.

We may be heading to the home of league leaders Manchester City on Sunday, but Theo Walcott isn't daunted by the prospect.