Sentences with phrase «open goal in the league»

A particular low point coming when he missed an open goal in the League Cup loss against Bradford — probably one of my angriest nights as an Arsenal fan.

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A Man Utd predicted line up as the Red Devils take on PSV in their opening game of the Champions League, with Anthony Martial tipped to start after his superb debut goal against Liverpool at the weekend...

The Magpies head into the international break in third place in the Premier League table after an 11 - game undefeated opening to the campaign which has seen them concede just eight goals.

Arsenal have gone seven home league matches in a row without conceding a goal from open play — all four goals against them in that period have been penalties.

Tello starred as Barcelona came back from a 2 - 1 down to beat Spartak Moscow 3 - 2 at the Camp Nou in their opening group game of the Champions League, scoring the first goal before setting up Lionel Messi for his team's second.

His 13 league goals have seen the side open up a ten point lead at the top of the table and they are two victories away from being crowned Premier League champions, which would be Hazard's first since his arrival in the summer ofleague goals have seen the side open up a ten point lead at the top of the table and they are two victories away from being crowned Premier League champions, which would be Hazard's first since his arrival in the summer ofLeague champions, which would be Hazard's first since his arrival in the summer of 2012.

Begovic is usually one of the most solid and dependable «keepers in the Premier League, but he should've done much better with Danny Ings» opening goal for Burnley.

Fletcher scored six goals in 23 League One appearances for Barnsley, including the opening goal in Barnsley's 3 - 1 win over Millwall in the League One play - off Final at Wembley.

New signings Christian Benteke and Danny Ings have both looked fairly decent since arriving over the summer but clearly Rodgers will not be happy with Liverpool's tally of just seven goals scored in their opening seven Premier League fixtures.

League One side Sheffield United were more than holding their own in the opening exchanges but their chances were dealt a huge setback when Christian Eriksen buried an exquisite free - kick to give Tottenham a two goal advantage on aggregate.

None of their recognised strikers have scored a goal from open play in the league this campaign.

The former Borussia Dortmund man has scored 30 goals in his two seasons at Bayern Munich but last season was dropped for crucial encounters, including two fixtures against Barcelona in the Champions League, and was also left out of the starting eleven for the opening Bundesliga match of the season.

It was not that Theo or Giroud should be defended for any weak campaign, more that if they had had a hypothetically strong campaign in a competition a lot of fans deem second tier, (Carling Cup, Europa League, even F.A. Cup to some fans, I'm guessing including yourself as you seem happy to disregard the opening goal of the FINAL for some strange reason.......)

The centre forwards at Bayern, PSG, Juve, Real, Chelsea, Man City and Barca all had totals in the teens for their league goals from open play and all (bar Chelsea) were comfortably outscored by wide forwards / second strikers in their teams.

The Spanish international has won a long list of honours for club and country, forming part of the highly dominant Barcelona side that won the Champions League in 2011, when he scored the opening goal in the final against Manchester United.

The 30 - year - old scored a brace in Leicester's opening 4 - 3 loss away at the Gunners, bringing his total to 44 goals in 107 Premier League games in total for the Foxes.

The Manchester United winger executed a very difficult skill to perfection to gift Zlatan Ibrahimovic the opening goal in Manchester United's Premier League game at West Bromwich on Saturday night.

The Premier League leaders opened the scoring in the 18th minute, after a fine lob from Sergio Aguero left David Ospina hopeless in the Arsenal goal.

AFC is not a one man team where we all play to one player» s strength, hw will be part of a group, will not even be the star player...... this forum is open, I will wager anyone a bet on here Vardy will not score 10 goals next season, whether with.us or with LCFC, I have said it publicly, anyone who wants to have a go is welcomed to, the ADMIN can be the middle man, # 50 says Varsy will not score 10 goals in the league nxt season anywhere he chose to play.....

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Mane scored on his debut in the 4 - 3 win over Arsenal on the opening day of the season, adding to the 21 goals in 67 Premier League outings for the Saints prior to his summer move.

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Forget who scored 24 league goals in the last season (most of the goals were from open plays and individual efforts), that made Arsenal reached the fifth position?

Jurgen Klopp's men had the better of a seven - goal curiosity on the season's opening weekend against Arsenal, who are currently unbeaten in four, while Chelsea were bettered 1 - 2 by the Merseysiders last time out in the league.

Just two league goals from open play this term mean Soldado is likely to be miss out on the a place in the talented Spanish squad.

The Czech midfielder showed straight away why Paul Merson had said before the game that he should play every week, smashing a brilliant opening goal just a minute and 12 seconds after the kick off, the quickest ever against the spuds in the Premier League.

Arsenal have scored 11 goals in their last three Premier League fixtures and Wenger will have been pleased with the return to form shown by Alexis Sanchez after a poor opening to the campaign from the tired Chilean, who had been in action at the Copa America over the summer and as such didn't enjoy as long a break as the Gunners boss would have liked.

Higuain has average 16 league goals from open play in a season for the last 5 years.

Bale netted 22 goals in his opening season at Real Madrid, helping Carlo Ancelotti's side to Copa del Rey and Champions League triumphs, and has continued to impress during the club's superb 22 match winning streak and despite reports of any potential bust - ups with team - mates it's unlikely president Florentino Perez would be considering offers for the player any time soon.

Morozov, who's been stationed on Lemieux's right wing since the season opened, had five goals (second most in the league) and five assists for the surprising Penguins (3 -1-1-0 at week's end).

Arsenal's opening champions league fixture could have been a lot different had their 16 million pound signing on the Transfer Deadline day, Danny Welbeck, been a bit clinical in front of goal and tucked away the chances that came his way.

Louis van Gaal has seen his side register just two goals in their opening three Premier League fixtures and the Old Trafford side are yet to replace Robin van Persie following his move to Fenerbahce.

Wilson bagged a brace on his Premier League debut back in May 2014 and is clearly a player with a great deal of potential, but even with Louis van Gaal's side managing just three goals in their opening four domestic league fixtures, the young Englishman has failed to force his way into the United match - day squad thus far this sLeague debut back in May 2014 and is clearly a player with a great deal of potential, but even with Louis van Gaal's side managing just three goals in their opening four domestic league fixtures, the young Englishman has failed to force his way into the United match - day squad thus far this sleague fixtures, the young Englishman has failed to force his way into the United match - day squad thus far this season.

The Frenchman arrived from Lyon this summer in a club record deal, and has impressed thus far, scoring five goals in his opening nine Premier League outings.

After capping a fantastic Champions League performance with his first ever Arsenal hat - trick against Olympiacos and following that up with the opening goal in our Premier League trip to Aston Villa, Olivier Giroud will already have been feeling pretty pleased with himself.

Wenger promised us he would rest Sanchez for the first month of the season, but with us being two goals behind to West Ham in our opening game, Le Prof then brought him on as substitute and he has since started nearly every single game, so it should really be little surprise that he finally suffered a groin strain against Man United in our last League game.

The Dutchman has been in torrid form over the campaign, scoring just six goals in 35 appearances in all competitions, only recently scoring his first Premier League goal from open play.

Borussia Dortmund were left stunned on Saturday evening, as they conceded the fastest goal in German league history, during their opening match of the new Bundesliga campaign.

He scored six in the season Shaktar won the Europa League, including the opening goal in the final.

The Dutch international has struggled in his first year in England, scoring just six goals in 35 appearances in all competitions, while he only recently ended his wait for a goal from open play in the Premier League.

Mandzukic is a proven goalscorer with plenty of experience, having shone in Germany with Bayern Munich, ending the 2012/13 season as a treble winner after playing a key role in the Bavarian side's success, contriubting the opening goal in the win over Borussia Dortmund in the final of the Champions League.

However, in the league they are yet to concede a goal from open play.

At least another 15 of them have scored less league goals in the last 2 seasons from open play.

When things opened up, Tottenham took advantage and helped themselves to a few more goals as they made it six consecutive Premier League wins and continue to keep up the pace and put the pressure on those around them in the standings.

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Real Madrid appear to find scoring fairly easy without the help of Benzema, as an example the La Liga side have netted an astonishing 20 goals in their opening six domestic league fixtures of which the 26 year old has registered just the one.

Mourinho has seen his usually reliable defence ship in nine goals in their opening four Premier League fixtures and are already a massive eight points off early pace - setters Man City.

Chelsea have started their defence of the Premier League title in average fashion, conceding seven goals in their opening three games, and already finding themselves five points off leaders Man City.

Or even his open - goal miss against Lyon in the 2009 - 10 Champions League?

The young Dutch winger is set to join United when the transfer window opens next month after it was revealed that PSV Eindhoven had accepted a reported fee of # 25million (via BBC) for the 21 - year - old, who has scored 21 goals in 28 league games this season.