Sentences with phrase «rivals tottenham»

In the last month or so Antonio Conte's Chelsea have emerged from the pack as the team most likely to edge this season's Premier League, but they face a tough assignment this evening as they travel to White Hart Lane to face London rivals Tottenham.

However, the Merseyside club will face stiff competition for the Croatian international's signature as Premier League rivals Tottenham and Arsenal are also said to be interested in the player's signature.

Arsenal have secured the final champions league place once again at the expense of their arch rivals Tottenham.

Interestingly, both of those were against sides of a similar stature to the Gunners, the Seasiders stunning Liverpool back in January to win 2 - 1 whilst they were comprehensive 3 - 1 winners when dispatching of Arsenal's north London rivals Tottenham on 22 February.

-- Arsenal have not played out a draw away from home since the opening weekend; however, Swansea have drawn their previous two home games, the latter against Arsenal's North London rivals Tottenham (1 - 1).

Oxlade - Chamberlain scored in the 1 - 1 draw against North London rivals Tottenham Hotspur on Saturday as Arsenal kept up their unbeaten start to the league season, and he has faith in their style of play.

PETR CECH has conceded rivals Tottenham WILL now finish above Arsenal for the first time in 21 years.

Graeme Souness and Jamie Carragher pick their combined starting elevens from title rivals Tottenham and Leicester

A savage Twitter post from an Arsenal fan involving Arsenal reserve keeper David Ospina took a dig at rivals Tottenham and judging by the reactions the post received, it did manage to delight the Gooners as well as ruffle a few Spurs feathers.

In 2010 he moved to North London rivals Tottenham.

Sol Campbell arrived on a shock free transfer from local rivals Tottenham, and Wenger unearthed the little known Kolo Toure as Arsenal reclaimed the title and did the double again, memorably beating United at Old Trafford to win the league before seeing off Chelsea in the FA Cup final.

Arsenal, who finished 11 points behind rivals Tottenham, are expected to be heavily involved in the transfer market after manager Arsene Wenger extended his stay at the club for another two years, and signing Lemar would send a warning to their Premier League rivals regarding their ambitions for the upcoming season.

Important home games against the champions Man City and North London rivals Tottenham, could set the tone for Arsenals season.

Arsenal topped the table for much of the season regardless, but faded to finish third, while losing to rivals Tottenham in the semi-finals of the League Cup.

After the international break City go to Leicester on November 18, while Arsenal host north London rivals Tottenham on the same day, live on Sky Sports Premier League at 12.30 pm.

This news is sure to leave many Arsenal fans sweating, as the club hopes to sign the midfield general this summer after failing to land his signature in last two transfer windows, and now looks set to lose out to arch rivals Tottenham.

In a bid to unnerve their opponents in every way possible, the visiting fans apart from turning up in thousands and lighting flares also appeared to temporarily switch their allegiances to Arsenal's arch rivals Tottenham Hotspur.

At the moment, arch rivals Tottenham Hotspur are two points ahead of Arsenal and have a far superior goal difference as well.

Lemar, who was superb for the Ligue 1 champions last term, has also attracted interest from bitter rivals Tottenham Hotspur and Premier League side Liverpool, but it is Arsenal who are the current frontrunners to bring him across the channel to England.

Chelsea are looking to bounce back from a disappointing draw at Sunderland with a win over fierce rivals Tottenham.

The Gunners face the Eagles tonight hoping to take all three points and catch rivals Tottenham Hotspur in fifth place.

Smith - Rowe has now agreed to sign a contract with the Gunners after the club convinced him to spurn the possibility of joining Barcelona or bitter rivals Tottenham.

The three - at - the - back formation brought plenty of success for the Blues as well as their rivals Tottenham Hotspur, who earned their best ever finish to the Premier League season.

As it is, their lead could be whittled down to as little as four - points by the end of Wednesday night, that is providing Arsenal win only their second league game in a disastrous six - game spell away at arch rivals Tottenham.

Victory moves Arsenal up to seventh, only a point off rivals Tottenham.

LONDON: Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger said his side's intensity had been the decisive factor in their 2 - 0 victory over north London derby rivals Tottenham Hotspur on Saturday.

Mikel Arteta's stunning late strike on Sunday all - but handed the Premier League title to Manchester United, as extended Arsenal's lead over North London rivals Tottenham to 2 points.

But, from then on, it was just a formality for the Gunners, who now move 5 points ahead of fierce rivals Tottenham.

Not only did Arsene Wenger's side fail to book a place in the Champions League, but the Gunners also finished below their bitter North London rivals Tottenham Hotspur, who ended up as high second after finishing third in the league during the 2015 - 16 campaign.

Newcastle United Vs Arsenal Highlights: A solo goal from Koscielny allows Arsenal on classifying into the upcoming Champions League by just edging their way into the 4th place spot with 1 more point than their nearest rivals Tottenham.

Arsenal were able to claim second place in the top flight on the final day of the season thanks to a 4 - 0 victory over Aston Villa, meaning that they overtook rivals Tottenham Hotspur in the table.

The headline on the BBC match report was «Arsenal score two first - half goals to beat north London rivals Tottenham for the first time in seven Premier League games» whereas the headline could have been «Arsenal score two first - half goals to extend north London rival Tottenham's misery to only one win in six games».

The 21 - year - old Brazilian star drew reported interest from north London rivals Tottenham and Arsenal in January and though he ultimately stayed in France, he has made no secret of his ambition to further his career elsewhere.

The Hammers» succumbed to a 2 - 1 defeat at home to local rivals Tottenham Hotspur last Sunday in a game they could and maybe should of gotten something out of.

An embarrassing 2 - 0 defeat to bitter local rivals Tottenham Hotspurs and an even humiliating 3 - 0 thrashing at the hands of fellow London rivals Crystal Palace in the space of one month have left the Gunners jostling the 6th and 7th positions on the Premier League table.

But the Gunners produced another stirring comeback to seal a fourth victory in their last five league outings that sees them leapfrog north London rivals Tottenham into second, and move to within five points of leaders Chelsea.

The England international has also played for the Gunners» bitter North London rivals Tottenham.

Five Arsenal players face fitness tests ahead of Sunday's Premier League north London derby at home to rivals Tottenham.

Enjoying their best run of form for well over a month, title chasing Chelsea go to Norwich bidding to secure their fourth win in a row − three in the league, one in the FA Cup − that would see them reduce their arrears on long - time leaders Manchester City, who aren't in action till the Sunday when they host title rivals Tottenham.

Arsenal in sixth can move level with rivals Tottenham in fifth, if they can win at bottom - of - the - table Swansea — who in - turn could move out of the relegation zone if they win.

Despite striving yet again to throw away a golden opportunity by squandering a 3 - 1 lead away at arch rivals Tottenham in midweek, 24 hours after league leaders Manchester United could only manage a 0 - 0 draw with Newcastle at St James» Park, Arsenal still find themselves in this title race, not that anyone knows how.

And he is expected to return to the starting XI after the international break when the Gunners host rivals Tottenham in the north London derby at the Emirates.

Leicester City reportedly refused to sell Demarai Gray to Premier League rivals Tottenham Hotspur last summer but Mauricio Pochettino is still interested.

They bought Willian from Anzhi Makhachkala in 2013 when he was poised to join their London rivals Tottenham.

There's even rumours that Ashley Young could be on the verge of a switch to top four rivals Tottenham Hotspur.

Arsenal have only won 6 points from the last 6 premier league games and in that period, the only win came against their arch rivals Tottenham.

The Gunners have under - performed in the league, sitting a massive 33 points behind champions Manchester City, and at the time of writing they languish 14 points behind rivals Tottenham, who are in fourth.

This will come as bad news to Gooners as we prepare to take on bitter north London local rivals Tottenham Hotspur after the international break.

Also including all competitions, Arsenal haven't lost at home since losing to their bitter north London rivals Tottenham back in November (W13 D5 L0)-- during which they recorded wins over Chelsea in the league and Barcelona in Europe.

In doing so they see off competition from numerous Premier League clubs, including north London rivals Tottenham.