Sentences with phrase «over relegation»

This has helped them put together a five point advantage over the relegation zone.

Another victory would have provided them with a great buffer over the relegation zone.

While the atmosphere in camp may be healthy, their recent form isn't — a 4 - 1 home win over relegation threatened Wolves being their solitary league win in seven — while they too have a growing list of absentees.

I know it was «only» Bournemouth but they have been in fine form including recent victories over relegation strugglers Chelsea and mid-table muddlers Manchester United.

Following their run of good form, if they can land a home win over relegation threatened Blackburn in the midweek action, then the Cottagers will jump up into the play off spots at the expense of Sheffield Wednesday.

They also claimed an FA Cup win over relegation rivals Swansea.

AS Monaco retook third place in the Ligue 1 table after a convincing 3 - 0 victory over relegation strugglers Racing Club de Lens.

With Leicester City still to play Manchester City this week, Arsenal moved top of the table with a 2 - 0 win over relegation candidates Bournemouth.

Well the Gunners got one of those away to Middlesborough tonight, with a 2 - 1 victory over the relegation bound Boro, but our performance at the Riverside could hardly be called convincing or confidence building by any means, and I doubt very much whether any of the recent complaints from the fans or the questions from the football media will have gone away.

Victory over relegation favourites Bolton in the Premier League would buy him a little more though, but is the writing may already be on the wall following a retched week in the cups in which they were held by Championship side Birmingham in the FA Cup, shortly before succumbing in Naples to Napoli, losing 3 - 1 in the opening leg of their last - 16 Champions League tie with the Italians.

This was highlighted in 2004 when Crystal Palace fought back from a horrendous start to the season, where they were hovering over the relegation zone in December 2003, to gain promotion via the Play - Offs.

A regulation home win v Liverpool, an away draw at Leicester and a win over relegation fodder Watford would see Arsenal on 7 points and near the top of the table so no need for 90 mill worth of signings perhaps?

It leads us to believe that the wage has been the stumbling block in the deal, although it could be anything from squad status to a disagreement over a relegation - clause or anything, although the former appears most likely.

Liverpool triumphed over relegation bound Burnley to keep alive their feint Champions League hopes.

If a team wins coach get thumb up If a team looses coach get thumb down A win against Chelsea is 3point likewise a win over a relegation team is 3 pts.

Regardless of that, Jose Mourinho's men will be fully expected to breeze to three points at Stamford Bridge over the relegation - threatened visitors.

West Bromwich Albion may have a five point cushion and a game in hand over the relegation zone but this will be no excuse for complacency when they welcome Tottenham Hotspur to the Hawthorns on Saturday.

The centre - back, who has been influential towards the Magpies» upturn in form, believes the presence of Rafael Benitez gives the squad the added confidence over their relegation rivals.

At home, though they have won just one of their last three, which did come in their last home game, a big success over the relegation - threatened Birmingham.

First - half goals from birthday boy Mario Mandzukic and Paulo Dybala paved the way for a post-halftime fiesta at J - Stadium in a 3 - 0 win over relegation battlers Crotone.

Sheffield Wednesday FC vs Reading FC, EFL Championship Hillsborough Stadium, 3:00 pm KO Reading travel up to Sheffield looking to open up an eight - point cushion over the relegation zone.

Portsmouth have their eye on Europe, whilst Newcastle have their eye over relegation -LSB-...]

The race for second place has well and truly heated up, as Real Madrid's 3 - 0 win over relegation candidates Las Palmas on Saturday brought the reigning champions to within one point of Atlético.

Arsenal moved level on points with second placed Manchester City with a comfortable 3 - 1 victory over relegation threatened Hull City at the KC Stadium on Monday night.

Last night, while strolling to a 5 - 0 win over relegation favourites West Bromwich Albion, European Cup holders Manchester United set a new English record for the 1,032 minutes without conceding a goal.

After a disappointing home draw against Bournemouth, Manchester United returned to winning ways in the Barclays Premier league with a 3 - 1 victory over relegation threatened Middlesbrough.

Metz gave themselves feint hope of beating the drop with a 3 - 2 win over their relegation rivals, but ensured that the misery continues for Dominique Arribage's outfit.

After receiving his first England senior call - up this week, Harry Kane celebrated by firing in a hat - trick against Leicester City in Spurs» 4 - 3 victory over the relegation strugglers.

Speaking after the game Wenger highlighted his side's defensive qualities as an important factor in the win over the relegation candidates:

United are having a fine season and are one of a couple of teams currently hanging to the coattails of Celtic at the top of the table, with a 3 - 2 win over relegation threatened Ross County maintaining the Tangerines» position at the weekend after the leaders beat ten man Motherwell by a goal to nil at Fir Park.

Mate, never expect to run - over a relegation - bound team especially with a few games more to go.

Most recently, he recorded the lone goal in the Red Devils» 1 - 0 victory over relegation - guaranteed Aston Villa on Saturday — his seventh in all competitions since making his unexpected debut against FC Midtjylland in the Europa League over two months ago.

The Portuguese superstar missed Real Madrid «s 3 - 2 victory over relegation - threatened Rayo Vallecano in La Liga at the weekend, and hasn't featured since Real's 3 - 0 victory over Villarreal on Wednesday.

The report further claims that the Gunners» boss Arsene Wenger is looking to bolster his defence so as to permanently employ the 3 -4-2-1 formation which was used in Monday night's win over relegation - threatened Midllesbrough.

After a much - needed win over relegation - threatened Middlesbrough on Monday night, Arsenal head to Wembley to take on Manchester City in the semi-finals of the FA Cup.

Griezmann's goal was the only one of the match, as Atlético saw out a victory over relegation - threatened Málaga at La Rosaleda.

Matic's stunning injury - time strike saw Manchester United come from 2 - 0 down to claim last - gasp victory over relegation - threatened Palace.

After a 2 - 1 defeat at the Nou Camp (on 22 March) finally vanquished Real's title hopes, Ronaldo unlocked what can only be described as «God Mode», kicking off the Easter period with a five - goal haul against Granada, in an eye - watering 9 - 1 win over the relegation - threatened visitors.

Why he's here: The Gabon international chipped in a pair of goals as Arsenal grabbed a 3 - 0 win over relegation - threatened Stoke on Saturday.

After two defeats from their last three outings, Diego Simeone will be be eyeing a win over relegation - threatened Depor to do so.

Internazionale marched to a 3 - 1 victory over relegation - battling Palermo to establish themselves in fifth position in the Serie A, with summer recruits Ivan Perisic and Geoffrey Kondogbia impressing for Roberto Mancini's side.

«Give me the tools, I'll do the work» were his exact words in the aftermath of September's 3 - 2 victory over relegation - threatened Aston Villa.

Chinedu Udoji was the match winner for six - time champions Enyimba in the 1 - 0 victory over relegation - threatened Kwara United as the...

Wolverhampton Wanderers secured the Championship title with a 4 - 0 victory over relegation - threatened Bolton Wanderers at the Macron Stadium on Saturday.