Sentences with phrase «recent dip in form»

Now while the change may have been due to Hector's recent dip in form rather than anything else, it must be said that Oxlade - Chamberlain grabbed the opportunity with both hands.

Bristol City's recent dip in form continued with Tammy Abraham playing 90 minutes in a 2 - 1 defeat away at Reading.

MF Adrien Rabiot, 4 — Given just over half an hour in place of Cavani, he was far from his usual level and is suffering through quite a drastic recent dip in form.

Despite his recent dip in form, Bale's quality when he's at full fitness means it's little surprise to see so many top clubs linked with him amid doubts over his Bernabeu future.

According to the Daily Star, there are some concerns at Real that Ronaldo's recent dip in form could be the start of his natural decline as he enters his 30s.

A player whose future is always under scrutiny, Gareth Bale's recent dip in form and poor relationship with the Spanish press mean the Real Madrid winger is bound to be continually linked with the likes of Manchester United, Chelsea and others.

Despite the Chilean's recent dip in form, there's no denying that he's been our best player by a country mile this season, contributing goals, assists and immense work - rate for the team.

Vincent Kompany — still a big name at City despite a recent dip in form, the Belgian should remain as first choice in defence for now.

Milan could also qualify for Europe by beating Juventus in the final of the Coppa Italia on May 9, although their hopes of qualifying for the Champions League, in view of a deficit of ten points on the top four, appear to have been dashed by a recent dip in form.

Before Saturday's victory against Sheffield Wednesday, we all dreaded that the recent dip in form may cost us our playoff chance.

It will certainly be interesting to see if Barcelona can turn around their recent dip in form.

The Ipswich game should also be a great opportunity for Arshavin and Chamakh to find their goal scoring feet again in light of their recent dips in form should Wenger go for a more experienced line up.

Despite a recent dip in form, Alli has come alive for Spurs in recent weeks, netting five times in three games for the Lilywhites.

Mbappe has been criticised because of his recent dip in form and the France international himself has admitted that his recent performances have fallen short of expectations.

Such is Alli's innate capacity for Dark Side - style showmanship that, despite a recent dip in form, he still had it in him to nutmeg the referee in the north London derby.

Man City home win: The Citizens are going to have a scrap on their hands but the return of Gabriel Jesus to form can tip things in their favour, with Palace just taking a recent dip in form.

Whether this was Roura's or Vilanova's instructions, it was much required and definitely reactive to the recent dip in form.