Sentences with phrase «of midweek fixtures»

Ahead of the midweek fixtures, Roma have opened up a two point lead at the summit and Rudi Garcia's men definitely were the big winners in an action packed weekend of football in Italy.

There are also a number of intriguing battles at the foot of the table, so, without further ado, read on to see who the Magic Man is tipping ahead of a crucial set of midweek fixtures...

What a batch of midweek fixtures it was as Bournemouth slaughtered Chelsea, Swansea tripped up Arsenal, Everton purchase Theo Walcott bagged a brace...

After a handful of midweek fixtures, there are six league matches coming up over the weekend - with four live on Sky Sports Premier League - while Manchester United face Tottenham and Chelsea play Southampton in the FA Cup semis.

However, only time will tell if Roma can handle a jam packed schedule of midweek fixtures and make the computers look smart.

The recent trip to Leeds marked the 10th time that Villa have sold out their away allocation this season, an impressive feat given the number of midweek fixtures.

Ahead of the midweek fixtures, the Hammers sit sixth in the Premier League table, only one point behind fifth - placed Manchester United and six behind Tottenham Hotspur, who currently occupy the fourth Champions League spot.

Sunderland Preview: While Blackburn have been resting up ahead of this midweek fixture, Sunderland were embroiled in a tough tussle at Goodison Park against Everton in the FA Cup on Saturday.

Not exact matches

Now that footballs back, having had to bare with the dull international break fortnight (I'm sure most football fans will agree) that's just gone by, the silver lining is that we get three fixtures in the space of a week, as midweek Championship football returns.

At home this time and off the back of a fantastic performance against Burnley, the Gunners should be far more confident heading into their midweek Champions League fixture.

There's a Premier League treat in midweek with a full set of fixtures and it promises to be hugely important for several of the big boys.

After a terrible new year fixture schedule that saw Arsenal, who have already had the drawback compared to Premier League rivals Chelsea and Liverpool of having to play the six extra midweek games in the Champions League, have to play two games in two days and get the shortest recovery time of all the clubs chasing the EPL title, we now have a well needed breather before the next league match.

Meanwhile, BT show a further 42 Saturday evening and midweek fixtures, meaning that UK viewers will have access to a total of 168 games beginning in 2016 - 17.

With the domestic title being our clear priority, the game at Stamford Bridge is obviously the most important and with the timing of the fixtures, we might have to rest a few key players in midweek because the Chelsea game kicks off at 12.45 on Saturday, giving the players just two days in between games and a long flight.

We may have to bid to return to form without the help of our new record signing due to illness however, while Jack Wilshere has already missed the midweek fixture with the same issue.

The key difference between last year and this, of course, is that Chelsea are back playing midweek fixtures in the Champions League, but Conte doesn't seem to have found a way to adjust for that.

We know you're already excited about midweek Premier League fixtures as the famously hectic Christmas schedule is just around the corner, but pause first to reflect on another superb weekend of action from the self - styled best league in the world.

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.

We should preserve 11 man free of duty from midweek fixture to fight in PL.

With another round of Premier League fixtures being played this midweek, here's a top XI of the best performers during Tuesday and Wednesday's fixtures, with Manchester United and Liverpool looking back to their best...

Following Arsenal's midweek half - triumph in Munich, experienced midfield Mikel Arteta has issued a rallying call to the rest of the troops encouraging them to put their continental disappointment to the back of their minds and full focus all energy on finishing in the top four to qualify for next season's European Cup, Arteta also guarded his Arsenal teammates of the dangers of heading into Saturday's fixture with Swansea in the wrong frame of mind «On Saturday, if we are not at it, we are going to face a really difficult team which is Swansea away from home.»

The midweek round of fixtures worked out well for Arsenal with City, Liverpool, Manchester United and Everton all dropping points, but Walcott, who was made captain in the absence of Laurent Koscielny, claimed they are not looking at the table despite having just nine games to play.

Monday night games were always great fun when it was one of the days on which midweek fixtures were played; but now that it is reserved for the weekend's afterthought contest it has just become an irritating wait.

However, before we fret about that, Roma has some business to take care of, the always appreciated midweek domestic fixture.

The Brazil international went off injured in the 52nd minute of Sunday's 3 - 0 victory over the Gunners at Wembley and their midweek fixture against the same opponents comes too soon for his return.

Both teams secured victories during the midweek set of fixtures but there were key injuries to players from either side.

As the reverse legs of the four fixtures take place over the midweek, TheHardTackle previews each of the contests.

After their success in reaching the UEFA Champions League knock out stages for the 13th time in a row this midweek, confidence is running high at Arsenal camp ahead of their weekend Premier League fixture.

Hopefully Santo's side can use the midweek break to gather themselves and recuperate ahead a string of important fixtures.

There's always a risk making a lot of changes for a cup match, but with a few uninspiring ties drawn for the fourth round, and a full set of Premier League fixtures in the next midweek, alterations were inevitable across the 4th round of the FA Cup.

Ronaldo - scorer of a midweek hat - trick in Amsterdam, and the winner in this corresponding fixture last term to virtually assure Madrid the title - crossed from the right for Karim Benzema, who miscued his volley horribly wide from 12 yards when left unmarked in the 13th minute.

From Men in Blazers: Rog and Davo recap the latest round of midweek Premier League fixtures and evaluate all of the Transfer Window's comings and goings.

The Premier League presents a different prospect though and many of those rested for the midweek fixture should return to the fold, lending greater urgency to their play.

There is a full round of fixtures this midweek in the Championship and the manager's of Ipswich Town, Aston Villa and Rotherham United all need a win.

However, their abysmal record against the top teams this season combined with their midweek fixture in Spain, and their general malaise in the second half of the season opens the door for Arsenal.

Their midweek match over Sunderland came at the right time, with the Black Cats coming off the back of a tough FA Cup fixture on the weekend, while Blackburn rested.

The Lions had to do battle with Rochdale in an FA Cup replay in midweek which may have taken something out of them ahead of this fixture.

With games against two extremely defensive - minded sides (Stoke and Chelsea) coming up on either side of a Champions League fixture midweek; maybe its time for the manager to roll the dice.

Giuseppe Rossi's new club, Fiorentina, are on the brink of qualifying for Europe next season after the Florence club beat Siena 1 - 0 in midweek to maintain fourth position in Serie A. Although Rossi is yet to play for his new club he is close to returning and, with just two more rounds of league fixtures -LSB-...]

Man City v Everton Betting Preview City may just enjoy this fixture a little more because the pressure of their midweek Champions League game is minimal after failing to qualify for the knockout stage.

The same can not be said for Tottenham, whose opening fixture with Everton at White Hart Lane was postponed, though they did make the most out of their midweek Europa League qualifier with Hearts and, after trouncing the SPL outfit 5 - 0 at Tynecastle, should at least arrive at fortress Old Trafford in buoyant mood.

Las Palmas are sat in the relegation spots in the Spanish top flight heading into the midweek round of action and they don't look too likely to pick up points in this fixture to help move themseleves out of it either.

Meanwhile Villa, especially of late, have established a habit for conceding early before mounting a comeback (recent examples include their midweek draw with QPR, their most recent away league fixture at Wolves, and even Chelsea at Stamford Bridge).