Sentences with phrase «as the season draws»

Manchester United travel to Liverpool this weekend, and although the Reds are the form side this season, it is the former who I expect to be fighting to the death as the season draws to an end.

We are increasingly being linked with more and more targets by the day as the season draws to a close, and the latest claims are that two deals are being closed on.

As this season draws to a close I share the frustration of all Gooners.

The Secret Footballer claimed that Arsenal had already agreed a deal to bring him to the Emirates previously, although that appears more and more unlikely as the season draws to a close.

As another season draws to a close, it is the time when many footballers call time on their careers.

Fantasy football managers face a hectic few days as the season draws to a close, with reduced fixture lists and double gameweeks playing havoc with well - laid plans.

Each game is now a must win as the season draws towards its conclusion and the financial ramification of relegation are more harrowing than ever.

As the season draws to a close, both teams are running out of things to play for outside of the Europa League.

As the season draws ever closer we look ahead to the various competitions we play in and try to gauge how far we, realistically can go, and that leads us to this question, how far can we progress in the Europa League.

Contribution in the attacking phase is the one area of the game that the Dutch midfielder should look to improve on as the season draws to a close but this was a positive sign.

As the season drew towards its conclusion, I investigated the form of Joe Allen following his injury, looked at Jordan Henderson's improvement, and Jonjo Shelvey's appalling shot placement, as well as the contribution that the Reds» academy graduates made, and I wrote a tribute to Jamie Carragher as he pulled down the blind on a sensational Liverpool career.

As the season draws towards its climax, the PFA Awards is a celebration of the achievement of all PFA members from the last 12 months.

Jerome Thomas remains on the sidelines as the season draws to an end.

As the season drew to a close that seemed to be the end of it: Massa was heading to retirement and Bottas would be team mate to incoming rookie Lance Stroll in 2017.

As the season draws nearer I find myself craving warmth, comfort and neutral colors.

As the season draws to a close, many of us will be tempted by the outrageous discounts on holiday themed bric - a-brac.

Not exact matches

As the holiday season of 1993 drew near, Edmark claimed distribution in fewer than 2,000 outlets.

As an exhausting election cycle draws to a close, the holiday travel season kicks into gear — with lower airfares and the potential for more crowding.

Across North America, gasoline demand decreased 1 % this summer from last as vacationers stayed closer to home, meaning stores are not drawn down as they usually are when the season comes to a close.

Having served in various public sector roles, Mr. Friedman offers a seasoned perspective on government, regulation and risk management, which he draws upon in his role as Chair of our Risk Committee.

As the fifth season draws to a close, Downton has established a place for itself in TV history.

The success at the end of a long - drawn process of the agricultural season comes from the divine care as evident in the exhortation against anxieties.

In confession, testimony, prayer and invocation the new prophets emerged as the epitome of their age, infecting virtually all the major Christian denominations with their ebullient, celebratory mood, a joyful seasoning that drew the sting of race, culture, language, creed, status and personal biography.

As a dismal football season draws to a close, perhaps T.G.I.B. better stands for Thank God It's Basketball (Seseason draws to a close, perhaps T.G.I.B. better stands for Thank God It's Basketball (SeasonSeason).

Scented with vanilla and ground cinnamon, this particular version draws on summer's luscious berries as embellishments, but the fruit can be changed to suit the season.

As the aspen turn gold and the robins re-gather and the first flights of southbound geese murmur overhead during the night, another farming season, too, draws to close.

This is crucial, as it draws out excess moisture from the zucchini (and seasons it!).

Tomato season is drawing to a close, and as it gets colder, most growers have a glut of pale green, rock hard tomatoes that just won't ever make it to ripeness on the vine.

The anticipation is high, although I'd really like to draw out the countdown season as much as possible.

Paul Grave, global DairyTrade Manager, said demand across all products was very strong but said the April spike was due largely to tightening supply as the Australasian production season draws to a close.

This is a cake for the cooler seasons; something to cosy up to as the nights draw in and the air outside More...

And, as October draws to an end, bringing it with, the end of the peak season for eggplant, let's just take a moment to celebrate the humble eggplant in al its glory in this fine shakshuka dish from Tunisia.

In hindsight, a win over Leicester and draw against Chelsea could have made all the difference to Arsenal's season so far but, as things stand, it's been ordinary stuff from Wenger's wizards.

Arsenal on their own hand have shown some defensive inconsistency this season just as was seen against PSG (Paris Saint German) in the 2 - 2 draw at the Emirates.

It is the time of the season at which it is good to draw conclusions on what has transpired in the Premier League season so far, conclusions that can also be drawn out through the statistics, as this team of the season so far from statistical gurus WhoScored shows:

He basically said that Mariota is at the same level after 2 seasons as Carr was after 2 seasons, thus drawing the comparison.

I agree with you about the draws being a statement, as we have improved this season, and we've only won one big game, so it isn't «wins», just a singular «win».

The Pensioners drew the match 1 - 1 as Diego Costa's late equaliser cancelled out Jesse Lingard's stunning opener, but their point came at a cost, with Zouma ruled out for the rest of the season.

The Gunners haven't simply become a bad team at the end of October, as has happened in previous seasons, but three successive draws have made the fans become a little jittery, which makes a win in tomorrow's game even more imperative.

It's worth remembering Hummels has performed better this season because he hasn't been isolated and drawn out wide where he can't defend as well.

And if implemented as I drew it up at Football Outsiders a couple of years ago, it would allow the bowl structure to continue to function, meaning teams who don't get a spot in the bracket still get rewarded for good (or average) seasons with bowls.

Tottenham might draw with manu stoke and chelsea as the season ends.

As the 2013/14 Premier League season draws to a close it's the perfect opportunity to look back with hindsight and see which signings over the year have been the most successful.

The miss proved pivotal in Arsenal's season, as the draw helped them on their way to going the entire Premier League campaign unbeaten, and going down in history as the Invincibles.

«As a competitor, he is making his mental preparation over the winter and he is drawing in his head how the season should be, and that even motivates him more because he tries to stick to his own goals.

Even as the Premier League season draws to a close, the race to secure a top four place continues to gather momentum.

The Citizens are back in action on Sunday as they face a tough trip to Merseyside for a clash with Everton at Goodison Park and will be hoping to avoid a repeat of the result in the corresponding fixture last season as the 1 - 1 draw saw them lose valuable ground in the title race.

The draw for the last 16 of this season's Champions League was made this morning as Premier League clubs Arsenal, Chelsea and Manchester City learned their opposition for the next round after making it through the group stages.

If we continue getting the favourable draws we could just reach the final.Once there anything is possible in a one - off game.I doubt our Manager has the tactical nous to get us past Atletico Madrid despite us having the players.The annoying thing is we are not considered as serious contenders because of our form and results.We SHOULD have been looking to win this trophy AND improve on last seasons pathetic 5th place finish.To not win the EL and finish outside the Top 4 will surely be the end for this Manager.Surely even he will know that his time is JP and he either walks or is sacked

They'll lose or draw between now and the end of the season, as will United, Liverpool, Chelsea, Arsenal, and City.