Sentences with phrase «points adrift in»

By Xmas 2014 we were already more than the eventual 12 points adrift in the league.

Not exact matches

Adulthood is potentially dangerous because it can create the false expectation that at some magic point we've got things pretty well figured out when, in reality, we're adrift in a sea of people who are literally making it up as they go.

That viewpoint is supported by the fact that the Merseyside outfit are languishing in eighth in the Premier League table, 15 points adrift of leaders Leicester City.

Chelsea currently sit top of Group C with six points from their two games, with Roma in second place and two points adrift.

That in turn has seen them fall to sixth place in the Premier League table, four points adrift of the top four, and it's certainly giving Mauricio Pochettino something to think about for arguably the first time in his tenure at the club.

It comes just a fortnight after they were defeated by Manchester City, while their overall form hasn't been good enough and that's reflected in the fact that they sit in sixth place in the Premier League table, a point adrift of the top four and 12 points behind leaders City.

They sit in eighth place in the Serie A table after 11 games, 12 points adrift of the top four, while they've been held to back - to - back goalless draws by AEK Athens in the Europa League over the last fortnight to really ramp up the pressure on Montella.

The capital club haven't started this season in positive fashion as they currently sit in fifth place in the La Liga standings, seven points adrift of rivals Barcelona already after just seven games.

They are firmly bottom of the table and 10 points adrift of safety, but Sunderland and Leicester recovered from this position in recent seasons to make remarkable escapes and that might give Remi Garde just the slimmest of hopes.

Marcus Ericsson retired early on with a hydraulics issue, but Charles Leclerc finished the race in 13th place, 75 - seconds adrift of winner Vettel and just 30 - seconds adrift of 10th place and a championship point.

The win lifts Inter up to second place in the Serie A table, just two points adrift of leaders Napoli as the two sides prepare to square off next weekend.

Los Blancos sit in fourth place in the La Liga table, eight points adrift of leaders Barcelona, while they've had to settle for second place in their Champions League group after picking up just one point from two meetings with Tottenham.

The Premier League champions have been cut adrift in the race to defend their title in recent weeks, with leaders Chelsea now commanding a six point lead with a game in hand.

In turn, Arsene Wenger's side remain nine points adrift ahead of Saturday's showdown, and they know that they can't afford to slip up again or it could be curtains for their title hopes.

Antonio Conte's side have fallen off the pace compared to last season, as they currently sit in third place in the Premier League table, 15 points adrift of leaders Manchester City.

Sampaoli's side are currently five points adrift of La Liga leaders Real Madrid, who have a game in hand, while they have a 2 - 1 advantage to protect in their Champions League round - of - 16 tie with Leicester City this week.

Tottenham's third successive win takes them up to third in the Premier League table — only three points adrift of leaders Leicester City.

Ahead of their game in hand, Arsenal sit six points adrift of Manchester City, while they have two games in hand compared with Liverpool who are seven points ahead.

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.

Luiz's form has certainly contributed to Chelsea's improvement, with Conte's men now sitting in fourth place in the Premier League table and just a point adrift of joint leaders Manchester City, Arsenal and Liverpool.

Vardy has been in scintillating form this season, scoring a division - high 15 goals to inspire the Foxes to their unlikely position of second in the Premier League table, two points adrift of leaders Arsenal.

Arsenal sit in seventh place ahead of kick - off at Goodison Park, three points adrift of Chelsea in fourth spot as they look to bounce back from their defeat to Watford last weekend.

Meanwhile, the result moves them temporarily a point behind Atalanta and two points adrift of Lazio in fourth as the race for the Europa League qualification spots continues to heat up.

The spuds win means they have gone above Arsenal in the table, although a point tomorrow will put us back above them on goal difference, while Liverpool have crept up on us and are just a single point adrift.

Arsenal currently sit in fourth place in the Premier League, three points adrift of leaders Chelsea, while qualification to the next stage of the Champions League has been confirmed.

Currently sat in fourth place nine points adrift of leaders Barcelona, they look as though they will surrender their title this term, and also have an upcoming Champions League quarter final with last season's winners, and cross city rivals, Real to contend with.

Nevertheless, United remain five points adrift of the Champions League qualification places, and will be desperate to pick up from where they left off in midweek when they face Chelsea at Stamford Bridge on Sunday.

Heading back after the winter break, the Rossoneri sit in fifth place in Serie A, just two points adrift of the top three as they hope to secure qualification for the Champions League.

The Canaries sit two points adrift of safety, and it was certainly a setback to concede given that they had done well to get a foothold in an otherwise unspectacular encounter.

The Reds slipped to ninth place in the Premier League table after the loss, and now sit 12 points adrift of leaders Man City as they look to keep up with the pack for a top - four finish this season.

We're 10 points adrift of fourth, and although we have games in hand, can anyone see us winning those games?

It didn't look as though the concerned parties were too embarrassed though, as in the bigger picture it could yet prove to be a pivotal goal in Newcastle's season as they sit three points adrift of safety but with a game in hand on 17th - placed Norwich City.

Still just five points adrift of the playoffs Chris Wilder's side remain in the mix for back to back promotions despite a midseason blip.

The Whites parted company with Thomas Christiansen after losing to Cardiff on Saturday, a result which extended their winless run to seven games and leaves them tenth in the Championship, seven points adrift of those all important playoff places.

Despite finishing 18 points adrift of the champions in the league last year, the Gunners came back to haunt the Blues twice, in the FA Cup and Community Shield.

What is certain is that Arsenal will have to produce a better performance this time round compared to their lacklustre effort in midweek against Swansea City, a defeat that leaves them in sixth place in the Premier League table and eight points adrift of the top four.

Manchester United last season were 24 points adrift of champions Chelsea, and in 2013 the Blues finished 14 behind title - winners United.

Liverpool, who have won five of their last seven league matches, are currently eighth in the table, five points adrift of fifth - place Manchester United with a game in hand.

As for Arsenal, defeat in the north London derby against Tottenham last time out — their fifth in six league away games — means they are six points adrift of the Champions League places with a game in hand.

The draw leaves Man City five points adrift of Chelsea but with 15 games still to play it's clear that the reigning Premier League title holders are still very much in with a shout.

A dismal run of form has seen Arsenal fall to seventh place in the Premier League table, 10 points adrift of Manchester City in fourth with two games in hand.

Following their goalless draw against Atletico Madrid on Saturday, the reigning La Liga champions remain in third place in the standings but dropped 10 points adrift of Barcelona.

The reigning champions sit in fourth place in the table after nine games, nine points adrift of leaders Manchester City, although they do sit top of Group C in the Champions League in a group containing Roma and Atletico Madrid.

Losing James Rodriguez and Radamel Falcao during the summer was a big loss for Leonardo Jardim who has found the pressure of repeating last season's title challenge difficult to handle, and despite a wonderful unbeaten run during December and January which produced 11 victories in 12 games, a difficult February has left them 11 points adrift of Ligue 1 leaders Lyon.

That hasn't translated into positive results for Los Blancos given that they're a staggering 19 points adrift of Barcelona in La Liga and were knocked out of the Copa del Rey this month.

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.

The Gunners finished in fifth place last season, missing out on the Champions League and ending 18 points adrift of champions Chelsea.

As they prepare to welcome the defending champions to Stamford Bridge in the early kick - off on Saturday, they do so sitting in seventh place in the Premier League table and five points adrift of leaders Manchester City.

However, things haven't gone to plan this season for Los Blancos, as they sit in fifth place in La Liga, and a staggering 19 points adrift of leaders Barcelona.

The manager has found his own position under scrutiny recently, with the Premier League champions five points adrift of pacesetters Chelsea and staring another last 16 exit at the hands of Barcelona in the face, after a 2 - 1 defeat in the home leg.