Sentences with phrase «central defence partnership»

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He has formed a strong partnership with Silva in what is an impressive central defence.

Phil Jones and Chris Smalling have both featured in the position in their early Manchester United careers; however, Louis van Gaal is eager to develop the pair's experience and partnership in central defence, and they were both deployed only in the central defensive role in the Dutchman's debut Old Trafford campaign.

Surprisingly, when all 3 played together the Gunners had a meaner defence, conceding less than a goal per game at 0.75 goals per game, and collecting more points than any other central defensive partnership, at 2.09 points per game.

It's hard to fault Christiansen for the revolving door at central defence, where a good, consistent partnership can bring out the best in both defenders, something that Leeds had last year, but have been unable to have this year.

Looking at central defence, Giroud will have to work his way through Michael Keene and Ben Mee, who have built a steady partnership in the role.

In central defence, the duo of Raphael Varane and Sergio Ramos are set to continue their impressive partnership, while Dani Carvajal will also retain his place in the starting lineup at right back as Danilo remains an injury doubt for the clash.