Sentences with phrase «choice striker in»

If Mario Mandzukic was to arrive at White Hart Lane, I think that it would be safe to say that he would not be first choice striker in front of Harry Kane.

Higuain is Wenger's first choice striker in the market at the moment and given the player's desire to move, us holding out for a lesser fee is understandable.

Everton manager Sam Allardyce has heaped praise on the hold - up play and work - rate of Oumar Niasse, who has become the Toffees» first - choice striker in the past three matches.

Fernando's confidence has hit a new low as he is now the third choice striker in the team and fans can expect Drogba to get the nod for start in the absence of Costa.

were surprised when the Gunners signed Danny Welbeck in the dying minutes of last summers transfer window, but now that he is here, do we think that the England international has the talent to become our first choice striker in the future?

Lacazette is sure to be Arsenal manager, Arsene Wenger's, first choice striker in the Europa League when the Gunners take on CSKA Moscow in the quarter - finals — given that Pierre - Emerick Aubameyang is cup tied.

Jackson is not even 3 choice striker in national team.

Giroud is the worst first choice striker in Arsenal history.

That is the problem, he is not good enough to be our 1st choice striker in most of our opinion but in his opinion too good to be 2nd choice.

Not exact matches

Edinson Cavani will likely be the number one choice in attack but, whether as a partner or a second - choice striker, there's no better time to stake a claim for a key role in the Uruguay squad.

100 % true King Henry was correct, Giroud must be 2nd choice striker to come on when we want to change our game plan, he's not good enough to lead us to the EPL because a premiership winning team always has a 20 league goals striker in their ranks!

Not only Juve don't need Giroud because they have Higuain, Dybala, AND Mandzukic, but there's absolutely no way Wenger will allow his second choice (at the moment) striker leave in the middle of the season.

Walcott lived 10 happy years off Arsenal, only coming good in rare moments while Giroud will never truly be a top striker, despite being Frances main choice.

Mr.Wenger stated in may that Olivier Giroud was the 1st choice striker for the coming season.

This being said, Arsenal have supposedly had a long standing interest in the Lille striker and have been scouting the Moroccan forward since January, and are the only top Premier League side that could guarantee Boufal Champions League football, plus a position as first choice striker.

The Spain international is unlikely to displace Karim Benzema as the club's first choice striker, after the Frenchman netted a personal record of 24 league goals in the previous campaign.

The Sky Sports pundit appeared to criticise his compatriot following the goalless draw against Chelsea at the Emirates Stadium last month, in which he implied that his former club will not win the Premier League with Giroud as the first choice striker.

Therefore we really need a first choice striker who doesn't disappear in major games vs teams like Chelsea (WE REALLY NEED TO END THIS MOURINHO «s UNDEFEATED RECORD..

After some improved form this season, Mesut Ozil should remain Arsenal's first choice in the number ten position behind the main striker.

Which would mean us very solid in deed if we can get a top striker, to go along with Giroud as second choice.

west ham are in talks with Valencia for negredo would love us to go for him if we can't have any striker he would be a good choice & please don't tell this that he is similar to giroud he is way better than giroudless

We all know that Danny Welbeck is really Arsenal's third - choice striker behind Aubameyang and Laczette, but with Lacazette out injured Arsene Wenger had no choice but to play Danny Welbeck in the Europa League game against Ostersund.

Then a whole seasons experience with 30 + year old pros and a manager with over 40 years experience and off the back of a cup performance in which he dueled with the toughest striker around and didn't come off second best, he comes off all that yet he lacks confidence, plus he's second guessing his choices and doesn't look as fit as when we first signed him.

But it is the choice to field two out - and - out strikers in Aubameyang and Lacazette that is earning Wenger particular praise on Twitter right now as Arsenal fans drool at the prospect of the pair playing together, hopefully for a full 90 minutes.

He must improve in the second stage of the season if he is to have any hope of being our first choice striker.

Now wenger has both kinds, but yet plays like he had a third choice in someone like Lewandowski «Clinical striker being at the right places at the right time»

If he did Sanchez won't be our choice as top striker and he wouldn't have subbed Sanchez for Giroud in the Chelsea game.

Then a striker will probably look at how successful they will be themselves, both in terms of being the first choice centre forward and playing in a team that will create chances.

Sanogo in my opinion, ain't good enough and won't make it... We need better, do you really think City and Chelsea would have Sanogo as their second choice striker?

Welbeck can be our third choice striker, we could use a right winger as well or start using Theo or the ox in that position.

Anfield boss Brendan Rodgers is ready to give up on first choice striker target Christian Benteke in favour of a move for in - form Zenit man Rondon.

Benzema is Madrid's first choice striker and Madrid have no reason to sell him, if you think Arsenal are a more appealing target to Benzema in that circumstance, you're entitled to your opinion but I do not agree.

Perhaps the best striker to ever pull on a Chelsea shirt, Didier Drogba is an obvious choice up front in Lampard's dream lineup after so many memorable games for the London giants.

The Gunners have already brought in Lucas Perez from Deportivo La Coruna to back - up first choice striker Olivier Giroud up front, while Danny Welbeck is now expected to be able to return early from his injury, and could well be back before Christmas.

Harry Kane started in a similar fashion, in the EL and first choice striker injured.

Chelsea may not be quite as desperate for Destro's signature since bringing in Diego Costa and Loic Remy this summer, but with Didier Drogba considered to be past his best Jose Mourinho will be wanting a third choice striker at some point.

When you go by minutes his goal contributions are actually pretty damn tidy... Serie A — 2777 mins, 15G, 13A La Liga — 981 mins, 10G, 1A Champions League — 1461 mins, 8G, 6A Euro's — 3 goals in 4 apps... And these numbers (recent spain performances aside) he's put up as the clubs 2nd or 3rd choice, and hasn't really been given a consistent run to find the form and confidence that strikers run on.

Quick notes on arsemal team 1 - paulista is not good as i though 2 - coquelin is essential in arsenal midfield to give stability but he can't hold the ball in his feet or give the right pass in the right time so we can't dominate teams anymore especially with santi absence 3 - ramsey = horrible, just a headless chicken running everywhere 4 - ozil could have easily 30 + assists by now 5 - Olivier Giroud the handsom french guy shouldn't ever be a big team first choice striker 6 - where are the 4 world class strikers that wenger said we had i didn't se anyone of the yet

The Premier League is back this weekend and there are some interesting choices to be made with regards to picking your team, none more so than who to fill in for Diego Costa upfront as the Chelsea striker starts a three - match suspension.

Among fans, there's no argument as to the first - choice Liverpool striker in an ideal world.

Whatever the reasons for Wenger's choice it was a very astute one, and I have a feeling that Giroud may find it harder to be the automatic first choice striker from now onwards, but after this performance from Welbeck, Wenger will probably play both his strikers against Monaco as we need goals, goals, goals to produce another historic result in France.....

but, here's a little reminder of his importance (i) upon arrival his was the goal that catapulted into th CL; (ii) when others were tired and unable to respond he has the strength of character to fight to bring us into the game; (iii) he scores the goal to save us face in FAC after last seasons fiasco; (iv) he is without equal our best player so he already earned the right to be in the highest bracket of epl strikers, we need sanchez desperately we've no choice other than to pay # 320K + and build into his deal performance rated enhancements so as we're all able to move forwards.

If the Arsenal transfer rumours are right and Arsene Wenger has made his choice of the striker he wants to sign in the January transfer window, and that choice is the Spain international Nolito, then I fully expect the Frenchman to make his move nice and early.

And they are their club's first choice strikers, so it would be difficult for the clubs to sell first choice strikers so late in the transfer window, as it is hard to replace them.

Wenger activiting Vardy's release clause, just goes to show that he isn't looking to sign a top top strike, So wheres the logic in looking at WC striker's now, when Wenger's first choice was a mere gap filler for Welbeck?

Olivier Giroud has slowly surrendered his place as first - choice striker for Arsenal and France this season, and seems to have totally lost his confidence in front of goal.

The Ivorian has been Mourinho's third - choice striker since returning to Stamford Bridge in the summer, but despite his limited appearances, he has scored in victories against Manchester United and Tottenham Hotspur.

He was signed as a back up option in case Welbeck had another setback and or to be the 3rd choice striker.

It is not how the big striker started the season, of course, but Arsene Wenger did not have a lot of choice but to give Theo Walcott a chance after Giroud fluffed his lines in those early games.

Lucas perez wasn't even wengers 5th choice for striker targets and to go back and sign him after rejecting him in july, speaks volumes that completely flys over head!