The phrase "runaway league" means a sports competition or group where one team or player is much better than the others, making it almost impossible for them to be caught or surpassed. Full definition
Both teams have had their own problems this season in unsuccessful attempts to keep apace with runaway league leaders Manchester City, so strengthening with a defender of Umtiti's calibre could be a wise move. (caughtoffside.com)
We were massive underdogs in the FA Cup final against Chelski and what happened?We turned up.Weakened team against runaway league Champions and we played them off the park.Who says we are not capable of repeating this?We are a better team than last season (on paper anyway if not by results) and AM are not of the quality of those SW London Chavs so of course we can win this cup and it's ridiculous to suggest we can't. (justarsenal.com)
United could do with a player like Kluivert in attack after a disappointing season in which they have largely failed to find enough spark in the big games to keep up with runaway league leaders Manchester City. (caughtoffside.com)