Sentences with phrase «qualifier against last season»
Nowt more glamorous than a Europa League qualifier against last season's runner - up in the Cypriot League, that's what I always
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The championship has gone but it would be an improvement for us from last season where we had those two qualifying matches [against Besiktas], really tight ones, to secure the Champions League.
In truth, Jose Mourinho has also faced the same problem this year after abject displays against the likes of Liverpool and Chelsea, but he secured three trophies in his first season in charge last year and qualified for the Champions League.
And despite sustaining an ankle injury, Alexis Sanchez has decided to represent his country in a World Cup qualifier against Argentina which could aggravate the injury and eventually missing some crucial games, including the Premier League game against top four rivals Man City and the FA Cup semi-final against the same opponent which is their last hope of winning a trophy to salvage their season.
There seems little hope of City qualifying for the next round now, shades of how Roberto Mancini's dubious choices in central defence led to the expensive defeat last season in Munich against Bayern.
Shaw had not only been impressing for his club this season, as he was given starts in England's two European Championship qualifiers last week against San Marino and Switzerland, with him particularly impressing in the latter match.
The United left - back, who has found game time hard to come by at Old Trafford this season, almost became a national hero when he struck a fierce right - footed half volley onto the post after the Azzurri went behind during their World Cup qualifier against Sweden last night.
Juventus took on the side from Naples on the last day of the league knowing that a win against Napoli coupled with a Roma defeat, would provide them with a possibility of qualifying for the Europa League next season.
The 24 - year - old Pantilimon made two appearances against City last season in a Europa League qualifier, and is a hefty 6 foot 8 inches tall.
Wikki drew 0 - 0 at home against Heartland yesterday, a result that should trouble the technical crew as they could easily have qualified for continental football last season if their home form was better going by points they picked away from home.
After a disappointing last home game of the season that was greeted with boos and jeers, Arsenal looked to bounce back after their defeat to Villa with 3 points against Fulham that would have given them the slimmest of chances of qualifying for the automatic Champions League spot
Then last season he showed what he was really made of, clearly with the memory of that blunderous incident at Wembley two years ago, Koscielny formed a solid partnership with Mertesacker, with his speed and athleticism complimenting Mertesacker's awareness and intelligence, he stood out from the rest in the games against Bayern Munich at the Allianz, Manchester United at home and then scored the goal that would secure a place in the Champions League qualifying rounds against Newcastle on the final day of the season.
Marcus Rashford has enjoyed an impressive start to his season — coming off the bench against Swansea in the last Premier League encounter to score the all - important opening goal and following it up with the winning goal against Slovakia for his country in midweek, in the World Cup qualifiers.
Nicolás Otamendi made 35 appearances in La Liga for Valencia last season, who finished in 4th place, and are now in the Champions League qualifying round against AS Monaco.
But West Ham posted a W1 D1 record against the Blues last season and they have gotten some competitive matches under their belt as well through the UEFA Europa League qualifiers.