Sentences with phrase «retaining premier league title»

The bench is not able to make up for the loss of these stars and if the results don't go their way in the upcoming days, it will only hurt their ambitions of winning some major titles this term, along with the hopes of retaining their Premier League title as well.

Although Chelsea were unlucky not to pick up all three points in Saturday's 0 - 0 draw with Everton, the result leaves the Blues 16 points shy of runaway league leaders Manchester City, with hopes of retaining their Premier League title already all but extinguished.

A win for Antonio Conte's men holds significant importance if they were to have even a slight chance of retaining Premier League title.

Manchester United boss Jose Mourinho believes it will be «almost impossible» to stop Manchester City retaining the Premier League title next season if they repeat their form from the current campaign.

After providing neutrals with one of the most thrilling ends to a season ever with Sergio Aguero's last - gap title - winning goal in May, an arguably bigger challenge faced them this year as they were tasked with retaining their Premier League title.

The way things are going, it is hard to see Manuel Pellegrini coming close to retaining the Premier League title, though City are surely still good enough not to slip out of the top four.

Should the Chelsea board grant Conte's wish and bring in more players to strengthen the Blues» squad, it'll become increasingly hard to look past the west London club retaining their Premier League title.

This, combined with Arsenal's impressive form in the second half of the season, suggests that Arsene Wenger's side could prove a significant threat to the Pensioners» hopes of retaining the Premier League title, particularly if they acquire the signature of a world - class stopper.

Their faint hopes of retaining their Premier League title have disappeared, and they must now fight for a place in the top - four.

Jose Mourinho has stated his concern that Chelsea's lack of transfer activity could hamper the club's push to retain their Premier League title (via the Daily Mirror) and the Portuguese manager has only made two high - profile signings thus far.

With Cancelo now confirmed to moving to Inter Milan, it'll be interesting to see which right - back Chelsea target next, as boss Conte looks to improve all aspects of his Blues squad as they look to retain their Premier League title this season.

But after a pretty pathetic attempt to retain the Premier League title and improve on their poor Champions League record, it looks like Man City will be saying goodbye to Manuel Pellegrini and a Metro report claims that Guardiola has agreed to take over.

City, meanwhile, find themselves scrapping to clinch a top - four position, rather than fighting to retain the Premier League title they earned last May, having won only four of their last 15 matches in all competitions.

With Chelsea losing to the Gunners at Wembley for the second time in three months, things aren't looking 100 % positive for Blues fans, as the club aim to retain their Premier League title this coming season.

After the Chelsea Man City game, Jose Mourinho has some harsh truths to face up to, with these five players surely not good enough for the club if they are to retain their Premier League title...

Returning Man City midfielder Yaya Toure has seen his side struggle during his time away on African Nations Cup duty and believes his Etihad Stadium can not drop another point if they want to retain their Premier League title according to the Daily Mirror.

Should Batshuayi stay the Blues this season, it'll be interesting to see what kind of impact the 23 - year - old can make as Chelsea look to retain their Premier League title this coming season.

Should Chelsea complete the signing of Bakayoko, he'll definitely be a quality addition to a side who are looking to retain their Premier League title this coming season.

A loan move for the 20 - year - old would not have raised many eyebrows in the summer; however, given the Blues» defence has looked worryingly vulnerable since the start of the new season — having conceded 10 goals in just four games — Zouma could be a key player in their battle to retain the Premier League title.

Instead of fighting to retain their Premier League title, they have found themselves in a battle to simply secure a top - four finish and qualification for next season's Champions League.

The Mail state that the West London outfit are also keeping tabs on Stones» teammate Coleman as Mourinho looks to add quality to his squad in a bid to retain their Premier League title next season.

Jose Mourinho is seemingly confident that his side can retain their Premier League title next season, despite the prospect of some heavy spending from his side's biggest rivals, including Manchester City and Manchester United.

Should Chelsea manage to get a deal for Soares over the line in time, it'll provide current first - choice right - back Victor Moses with good competition, as the Blues look to retain their Premier League title this season.

Gary Neville doesn't expect Chelsea to retain their Premier League title this year, and instead believes that the trophy will be heading to his home city.

The 36 - year - old is convinced that the Blues will add strength and depth to Antonio Conte's squad as they will want to retain the Premier League title and fight for the Champions League.

Pep Guardiola has revealed there could be an overhaul of players and staff this summer, as Manchester City attempt to become the first side to retain the Premier League title since rivals United in 2009.

But the Argentine is not one to rely one when you want to retain the Premier League title and have your say in the Champions League.

Not exact matches

Chelsea are currently third in the Premier League, but are 17 points behind leaders Manchester City as any hope of retaining their title looks to have died long ago.

Sunday's 4 - 2 defeat to local rivals Man United was the Etihad Stadium outfit's fourth loss in their last six Premier League fixtures and not only ended their hopes of retaining their domestic title but could even lead to the club failing to secure a top four spot.

Stunningly talented, the Spanish international finished last term as the Premier League's top assist provider and though he hasn't gotten into gear as much this term he is sure to still have a part to play in helping Man City in their quest to retain their title.

So as to confirm our state of mental readiness to battle the new champions Chelsea successfully next season by stopping them from retaining the 2015/2016 Barclays Premier League title.

Am i dreaming it seems like we've been here before, oh yeah thats right it happened last season and the season before that... Oh wait guys but there is hope, if i remember corectly all we have to do is wait for any serious potential threats to us retaining the Fa cup for a third time to get eliminated by lower league opponents or of course eliminate themselves by not taking this competition too seriously by fielding their second team and laugh our way to the final where we'll probably beat a sub par premier league team and repeat it all over again next year you know when Wenger fails to address the squad depth, the injuries mount up and are out of the champions league and title run ins by march..

The current Premier League champions have now faced both Arsenal and Chelsea in the league and, perhaps surprisingly, the Man City captain has expressed his belief that the Gunners could prove a bigger threat to them retaining the title than the blue boys from Stamford BLeague champions have now faced both Arsenal and Chelsea in the league and, perhaps surprisingly, the Man City captain has expressed his belief that the Gunners could prove a bigger threat to them retaining the title than the blue boys from Stamford Bleague and, perhaps surprisingly, the Man City captain has expressed his belief that the Gunners could prove a bigger threat to them retaining the title than the blue boys from Stamford Bridge.

Football pundit Neville, who came through the Red Devils» youth ranks and spent 10 years in the senior squad before joining Everton in 2005, believes Louis van Gaal's men have a good chance of challenging for the Premier League title next term, but must first retain the services of the Spain international.

Moreso, if Arsenal win the current Premier League title capaingn and possibly retain the FA Cup for a 3rd year running.

Indeed, if City had retained their 2 - 0 lead in Saturday's Manchester derby, they would have become the first Premier League club to win the title with six games to spare.

The young Reds sit top of the Under 21 Premier League at the moment, looking a good bet to retain the title they won last season.

With the FA Cup kicking off and then returning at the end of January, we should have a much clearer idea of where this season is going for the Blues once the month draws to a close, especially with Man City already runaway leaders in the Premier League, ruling out any chance of Conte's men retaining their title.

Morata has been keen to leave the Santiago Bernabeu this summer, being somewhat of a peripheral figure at the club during the past season, coming off the bench more times than he actually started, scoring twenty goals for the club in their bid to lift the La Liga title and retain the UEFA Champions League trophy, becoming the first club to do that since the competition was rebranded when the Premier League era in England began.

With two games left to play, the team retained their Premier League Under - 21 league title with a dramatic 3 - 2 win over Tottenham Hotspur to take them clear of second - placed Sunderland to become champions for a second year in League Under - 21 league title with a dramatic 3 - 2 win over Tottenham Hotspur to take them clear of second - placed Sunderland to become champions for a second year in league title with a dramatic 3 - 2 win over Tottenham Hotspur to take them clear of second - placed Sunderland to become champions for a second year in a row.

Although our hopes of retaining the FA Women's Super League title were ended by Manchester City last month, second place and a spot in Europe's premier club competition remains up for grabs.