Sentences with phrase «over one's title rivals»

The runaway leaders hold an eight - point lead over their title rivals ahead of a potentially defining set of fixtures.

Mancini, by contrast, has guided Inter Milan to the top of the Serie A, following victory over title rivals AS Roma this weekend.

Then again, his team will now have the incentive of knowing a win over one of their fiercest rivals would see them take another significant step towards regaining their Premier League crown, as it would then take something drastic for the Red Devils not to head into the new year as league leaders considering they have a game in hand over the chasing pack — And that's a huge boost mentally as it should give them the edge over their title rivals as the second half of the season looms large.

I am not just trying to be different in picking Theo Walcott as my Man of the Match from the Arsenal win over title rivals Manchester City last night, even though the obvious choice was our king of assists Mesut Ozil, who put in another performance full of quality and class.

They felt aggrieved in the middle of March when a refereeing error denied them a late goal — and an almost - certain 1 - 0 victory over title rivals Olympique Lyonnais, while they will be disappointed at having capitulated so comprehensively against Paris Saint - Germain at home last weekend.

Regardless, Chelsea now have the numbers at the back necessary to rotate, and with no European football Conte's side should have a slight advantage over their title rivals, who will undoubtedly clock up significantly more air miles.

The 32 - year - old, who scored in the weekend's win over title rivals Marseille, is enjoying his time with PSG and would be prepared to discuss a new deal.

It was another busy weekend in the English top flight, although leaders Chelsea have yet to play as they take on West Ham United on Monday night hoping to restore their healthy lead over their title rivals.

While it may be too early in the season to be calling this matchup make or break for either team, should one team manage all three points from this fixture they may well grab the psychological edge over their title rivals.

Wolves are six points ahead of the Bluebirds with six games remaining, and victory over their title rivals will almost certainly secure top spot!

Ahead of the crunch time for Arsenal of December, when the Gunner's freshness and superior fitness should give us an edge over our title rivals, we have a very small list of players on the treatment table.

His side look on course to win another French title this season, having amassed a considerable points lead over their title rivals.