Sentences with phrase «run of fixtures»

The fact is this was a tough game in a tough run of fixtures.

I have a feeling that our so called easy run of fixtures is going to throw up a few more games like the last one.

It is a massive game for us, as a win really gets us in to this good run of fixtures in a highly competitive position.

Much has been written about our forthcoming run of fixtures which some have said will be tough.

Seriously though, when are we going to get a nice run of fixtures?

Watching our team lose a game we would win 99 times out of 100 was painful, but the whole run of fixtures as a whole was simply so - so.

Whenever we get such a tight run of fixtures we always go down.

They have a pretty horrific run of fixtures themselves to start the season so the traditional draw is worth betting on now!

A relatively benign opening run of fixtures presents a great opportunity to bag some early points that they can't really afford to pass up.

However think we have a tough run of fixtures coming up that we need to pay more attention to and hope Chelsea drop points.

Working on the perfectly reasonable basis that any computer game older than 15 years is essentially an ancient legend, Arsenal's run - in is the same as every other crucial run of fixtures in the Late Wengerian era.

And after the derby we have a nice looking run of fixtures with Leicester, Crystal Palace, Everton, QPR, West Ham and Newcastle.

Bolton have had a tough run of fixtures against the likes of Man City, Liverpool, Man United, Arsenal and Chelsea and Klasnic believes 18th place is not a true reflection of their ability.

If the real Arsenal turn up, then we will easily beat Leicester and close the gap to two points, which is further proof that Leicester won't be under any pressure, as they will still be top even if they lose and with a easier run of fixtures ahead of them, they know that they will still maintain their advantage into the latter stages of the season.

Comparatively though, I feel Arsenal have a much easier run of fixtures compared to the Champions.

And Arsenal have a really good looking run of fixtures ahead of us to get our Premier League and Champions League campaigns firmly back on track.

With a growing injury list greatly reducing the Arsenal squad options available to the manager and with a crucial and busy run of fixtures just around the corner, Arsene Wenger could find himself with a lot of work to do when the transfer window kicks off next month.

They have a rough run of fixtures which include Tottenham, Liverpool and Leicester away from home in their next five, and should they earn seven points from these, the writing may well be on the wall.

But with our difficult run of fixtures after the international break, three points would be most welcome, and I predict that we will win a tight game by the odd goal, perhaps 1 - 0 or 2 - 1.

And despite the next run of fixtures between now and then all looking winable I predict maybe 9 points out of possible 18 on current form before we face city.

Now that Arsenal have come through the festive run of fixtures relatively unscathed, we can all relax a little bit.

With our first match of the new league season kicking off on August 12th there is little chance these four players will be available and with the Gunners having been handed a tough early run of fixtures starting with Leicester and then Stoke and Liverpool away, we really need to be ready from the off.

Southampton have a relatively kind run of fixtures coming up, but they need to find their shooting boots as soon as possible.

With an important run of fixtures on the way, Long is keen to continue reaping the rewards of a renewed self - belief and the confidence of the coach.

We've had a nice run of fixtures so we need to get straight back on track against Sun.

They had a miserable run of fixtures over Christmas, yet have emerged still on top.

Yes Man City has a shocking run of fixtures compared to Arsenal.

I assume that Arsene Wenger has been thinking about making a change or two to the Arsenal team that has been starting and winning their matches recently, as this is the middle of a three matches in seven days run of fixtures.

And it is now only three wins in their last seven outings in all competitions for the Catalans, a run that will concern Valverde ahead of a critical run of fixtures, with the visit of Atletico coming just 10 days before the second leg of their Champions League last - 16 tie with Chelsea.

He hopes to strengthen his squad in January, by when a promising run of fixtures could have led to them vastly improving their prospects, but acknowledges that even if they have, interest in his most influential figure is likely with so many rival clubs having so much money to spend.

Yes, I was only joking......... but taking something from the game, if not quite essential for survival, would be a major lift before that dreadful run of fixtures in December.

Arsenal are now unbeaten in three games and will be looking ahead to a kinder run of fixtures where they can hopefully generate some good form.

City face a potential nightmare run of fixtures in April if they reach the last four in Europe, with games at least every three days.

It's been a rough run of fixtures from them and they have come through and now a trip to fifth placed Reading won't be looking so tough for them.

Begovic then explained why our upcoming run of fixtures, in which we face some tough tests, is so important.

Now a settled fixture in the Juventus squad, Miralem Pjanic looks ahead to a do - or - die run of fixtures between now and May

Nicks breathes a sigh of relief as Arsenal see off an impressive Liverpool side, and then bites his nails as they start a Mordoresque run of fixtures

The Gunners were still nine points behind leaders Chelsea but, with an inviting run of fixtures ahead, there was still a belief that Arsene Wenger's side could have a meaningful say in the Premier League title race.

McTominay feels that United can take the inspiration from their away run of fixtures a few weeks ago in which United dealt with tricky fixtures against Watford, a 4 - 2 victory and, Arsenal, a 3 - 1 victory.

There has been a little more spark about them since Marco Silva came in, but they are in the midst of a terrible run of fixtures at the moment.

With an audible buzz around the Club and a demanding run of fixtures on the horizon it was imperative for Everton to beat Mark Hughes's team.

It was a fantastic result to kick off what is a really testing run of fixtures which now sees us go to both Arsenal and Sheffield Wednesday before the visit of leaders Hull.

Liverpool were also without Daniel Sturridge and Danny Ings during a hectic run of fixtures, and former Borussia Dortmund chief Klopp intends to «learn» from this season by bringing in a new winger and striker prior to the start of the next campaign.

Not even an excruciating run of fixtures has put the sprinklers on Tottenham's title aspirations as this never - ending adventure under Harry Redknapp looks set to extend into 2011, where the possibilities literally are endless under a manager who refuses to succumb to the script upon which the Premier League, even the Champions League to some extent, has followed in an automated fashion for so long now.

United seem to be in an efficient mood more than anything at the moment and they do look as if they have a comfortable run of fixtures through to the end of the season.

Fair play to West Brom, they got their 40 points on the board early doors ahead of an atrocious final run of fixtures.