Sentences with phrase «battle against relegation»

Crystal Palace fans can be forgiven for desiring a season of mid-table obscurity after so many recent battles against relegation from the Premier League.

Crystal Palace manager Roy Hodgson will not use the absence of Wilfried Zaha as an excuse as his side battle against relegation.

Zaha has instead been their most influential player in what increasingly appears likely to be a successful battle against relegation, and to the extent he has been linked with Manchester City, the Premier League champions.

The 2014 Apertura's edition of the Super Clásico is the most meaningless in the standings in the fixture's history, but it could be the catalyst that ultimately leads to Chivas Guadalajara winning their shocking battle against relegation.

Villa's battle against relegation continues on Sunday when they host Liverpool, whose ranks are set to include Stewart Downing - who moved to the Reds from the Midlands club in a # 20million deal in 2011.

He was subject of Chelsea transfer rumours back in January, but stayed at Middlesbrough in their unsuccessful battle against relegation from the Premier League.

So a home meeting with another side battling against relegation was seen as a «must - win» game for Chris Hughton's men.

Zaha has instead been their most influential player in what increasingly appears likely to be a successful battle against relegation, and to the extent he has been linked...

And, with new Liverpool manager Kenny Dalglish in desperate need of money to strengthen his under - performing squad as they battle against relegation and the Scot also delighted with the recent progress made by local boy Martin Kelly, who has deputised for Johnson in recent weeks with the defender absent due to personal issues, both parties appear happy with the move.

Norwich City were far from favourites against Manchester City but earned a vital point in their battle against relegation thanks to an impressive defensive effort.

Peter Cech twice denied Nathan Redmond as they desperately looked for an equaliser in their battle against relegation.

One of the most talked about transfer targets of last summer, Hummels eventually elected to remain with Dortmund, and has surprisingly endured a miserable season, battling against relegation.

Barton will now likely miss the games against Arsenal, Tottenham Hotspur and Crystal Palace, giving Rangers everything to do in their battle against relegation.

Twenty years ago, Glenn Roeder was assistant manager of Burnley Football Club as we battled against relegation to the basement division and, twenty years on, he's been sacked today...

Delph enjoyed an impressive season for Aston Villa last term, earning six England caps despite the club's battle against relegation.

In January 2014, he was sent away on loan to Cardiff City for the rest of the season, then in the topflight and battling against relegation.

Crystal Palace gave themselves an enormous boost in the battle against relegation on Saturday.

The German outfit's project has faltered though, partly due to the financial impact of Volkswagen's emissions scandal, and they currently find themselves battling against relegation.

As the season progressed Crewe found themselves slipping down the table and by the turn of the New Year Crewe were sitting 17th in League One and a battle against relegation had ensued.

The Tigers have only just dropped down to the second tier, but they are battling against relegation to League One.

The young Austrian has been one of the few positives for Villa in a difficult season which sees them battling against relegation in the Premier League.

On Saturday the two Ayews will go head - to - head once more as West Ham host the Swans in a crucial clash in the battle against relegation from the Premier League.

The striker, the Foxes» # 30million record signing, joins to help the Magpies» battle against relegation.

Under the Exiles» new manager Warren Feeney, Beeney excelled in keeping a debut clean sheet to earn a valuable three points in their battle against relegation.

A bid of around # 8 million would almost certainly convince Martinez to sell, as he plots a January reshuffle of his squad, to aid his sides battle against relegation.

This included Sunderland who have struggled at times this season to get over 90 % capacity as they have battled against relegation.