Sentences with phrase «aerial prowess of»

Arsenal took advantage of this and went two up, only to throw away their advantage as they could not cope with the aerial prowess of Andy Carroll.

Immediately the aerial prowess of the bearded french forward meant more knock downs were won and a third goal seemed inevitable.

The stature and aerial prowess of the German combined with his experience and reading of the game seemed to perfectly complement the pace, aggression and front foot defending of the Frenchman.

Not exact matches

I can understand Wenger not wanting to lose the physicality, aerial prowess and link up play of the Frenchman but the pace and finishing of the Englishman are also big weapons for the Gunners.

Always getting in front of attackers and restricting their movement in our box, as well as showing some aerial prowess.

The first question is where he will play and I can fully understand the people that are saying that he does not suit our style as Arsenal are usually faced with a deep lying and determined defence and that is why the hold up and link up play, as well as the aerial threat and physical prowess of Olivier Giroud makes sense.

Before it, he was in beast mode, always one step ahead of attackers when they came into our box, pickin em off as they came down field and starting to show some aerial prowess...

Xhaka possess the passing ability of busquets as well as his calmness, his technique, his vision, his aerial prowess (as Xhaka is a 6feet 1 inch tall guy) and has more power which is of course more suited to the premier league.

2 of Koscielny's 3 Premier League goals have been headed ones too, which shows the Frenchman's aerial prowess despite not being that tall a defender.

yea he is doing well, but I'm still not convinced of his aerial prowess.

Also, the availability of Giroud gives Arsenal a new approach in attack, his aerial prowess has certainly been missed during his spell on the sidelines.

While the Frenchman may not be at the top of his game, his aerial prowess will be vital against Palace.

Lukaku has a perfect blend of dominant physical strength and lightning pace in addition to his clinical finishing and aerial prowess.

While some will prefer the angular power of Zlatan, with his aerial prowess and delightful touch; others would take Mane for his speed and balance.

CB) Emre Can 6 — Can was relatively comfortable on the ball, which is why he is in this role, but Wimbledon looked to target his lack of aerial prowess.

The Frenchman may be talented and fast but he does not have the aerial ability and physical prowess of Drogba and Costa, against whom Mertesacker's skills would have been most helpful.

With Dejan Lovren and Joel Matip rotating in and out of the slot alongside him, the Dutchman's aerial prowess has brought a greater security to the back four.

Marcus Berg left for Groningen in the middle of the season, and coaches Stefan Rehn and Jonas Olsson decided to convert Wernbloom into a centre - forward so that he could use his strength and aerial prowess in the penalty area.

Also, with the addition of Richie from Bournemouth, Crouch's aerial prowess will be well served by the Scottish international's crossing ability.

If Sevilla are to get a result out of this game they must be ready to defend against a bombardment of set pieces, with a team blessed with significant aerial prowess.

This was, however, after Andy Carroll had put the Hammers back into the game with a show of power and aerial prowess.

Raul García and Iñigo Lekue get forward and support the front three (whoever is chosen to flank Aduriz) as much as possible, with all designed to find the centrsl striker as effectively as possible, swinging balls early or driven across into dangerous positions in order to take advantage of his wonderful aerial prowess without putting too much stress on the 37 - year - old's legs.

Rio Ferdinand sat out United's 3 - 2 win over Liverpool with illness, but the England defender started in United's 5 - 2 Carling Cup victory over Scunthrope on Wednesday and is set to thwart Bolton's aerial advances, as without Ferdinand in defence the pairing of Davies and Elmander may have put their aerial prowess to good use, but Ferdinand is set to replace the inadequate Jonny Evans at centre - half meaning there will be little room for the Bolton forwards to exploit.