Sentences with phrase «title hopefuls»

Louis van Gaal's side qualified for the last - 16 of the Europa League before pulling off a shock victory against Premier League title hopefuls Arsenal.

Team Tucci came into the Playoffs just about as hot as any Team in the League and although they were seeded # 8, they were certainly among the circle of title hopefuls.

The legendary Argentina star waited just 18 minutes before marking his first start since his return from injury with this lobbed finish, which was Barca's second goal in a 6 - 1 thrashing of the Serie A title hopefuls.

According to The Sun, the three were encouraged about the possibility of signing the forward when they made enquiries to the player's entourage, and Balague's revelations may further convince the EPL title hopefuls to strongly consider the possibility of bringing the attacker to England.

For their part, Atalanta are chasing a Europa League spot and they moved three points behind sixth - placed AC Milan, who host title hopefuls Napoli on Sunday.

Since the takeover by Sheikh Mansour in September 2008, there has been a consistent run of big - money signings arriving at the Etihad — some turning out to be good value, others less so — and without that, City wouldn't be regular title hopefuls.

Obafemi Martins scored a second - half hat trick as Shanghai Shenhua saw off title hopefuls Hebei China Fortune with a 4 - 2 thrashing after Zhang Chengdong had given Manuel Pellegrini's side the lead three minutes after the restart.

Belgium league title hopefuls Gent can now fully count on their January acquisition Peter Olayinka as the Nigerian has made full recovery from the injury that has kept him out since January.

United are also in Barclays Premier League action this Sunday when they entertain title hopefuls Liverpool as part of a mouth - watering Super Sunday which also features the north London derby as Arsenal make the short journey to take on a wounded Spurs side.

The 20 - team league champions have gone from title hopefuls even qualifying for the Champions League next season.

Fabian Delph and Danilo are able to fill in for Guardiola at left - back, but he'll surely want an established and natural player in that position rather than finding short - term solutions, as the Premier League title hopefuls have started the season brilliantly and will want to maintain their form to stay at the front of the queue.

The Serie A title hopefuls are also interested in Barcelona winger Gerard Deulofeu and PSG midfielder Javier Pastore as they look to improve their squad in the January window.

Having been defeat at home by En Avant de Guingamp, they responded superbly and travelled to Olympique Lyonnais to beat the title hopefuls 2 - 1.

This Premier League weekend separated the title hopefuls from the title challengers.

This was followed up with a brace and an assist against Arsenal as the Red Devils ended a troubled spell by putting Arsene Wenger's title hopefuls to the sword with a 3 - 2 victory.

They're created by the networks and not just the two participating schools, making it easier for national - title hopefuls or aspiring Top 25 programs to find quality opponents.

Arsenal, alongside Liverpool and Serie A title hopefuls Roma are said to be monitoring his situation and have been watching him closely for weeks.

Speaking after United's 1 - 0 away victory over Aston Villa on Friday evening, the attacker has confirmed that he is not looking to leave the Red Devils and is keen to establish himself with the title hopefuls.

Huddersfield shocked Man Utd with a 2 - 1 victory over the title hopefuls; defensive issues rearing its head in that one.

Watford were on a hiding to nothing against Tottenham Hotspur on Saturday — Spurs have won each of the last seven league meetings at White Hart Lane — but a 4 - 0 defeat to the Premier League title hopefuls should not cloud what has been a good fortnight for the Hornets.

They host unbeaten Tottenham next, with the title hopefuls four points behind in fifth place.

If they can carry their excellent form in to 2017, then it's hard to see how the rest of the title hopefuls can catch them.