Sentences with phrase «recent goal drought»
Manchester United manager Louis van Gaal has backed club captain and star striker Wayne Rooney to end his recent goal drought against Liverpool, and is hopeful that the England international will lead his side to victory at Anfield on Sunday.
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The Belgium international made a fine start at Old Trafford before a recent goal drought, which has seen him fail to find the back of the net in his last five games for the club.
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How many times in recent years have terrible teams broken goal droughts or losing streaks against us?
Ibrahimovic last went seven league appearances without a goal while playing for Juventus in 2006, where he suffered a nine - game drought, but he ended his most recent run by doubling United's lead on 21 minutes.
The former Manchester United and Real Madrid striker has hit a goals drought in recent games and Valencia directors are convinced Bayer could be tempted to sell.
However, recent performances and goal droughts have tinted United's campaign and they appear to be well out of the title race.
A recent 10 - game goal drought underlined why Selke is yet to establish himself as a centre - forward option for Germany, but he showcased his finishing ability once more with an impressive brace in a 2 - 1 win over Cologne at the weekend.