Sentences with phrase «defending set»

The Liberal Democrats failed to get their much - coveted mansions tax, and so are left defending the set of measures which have replaced them.

His evident weakness when it comes to defending set pieces makes a liability that invariably costs the team goals.

He will not only help to sort out Liverpool's problems defending set pieces but perhaps even turn that weakness into a strength at the other end of the pitch.

I think they need to brush up on their defending set pieces a bit more before they can lay a claim to playing fancy football.

It was from a loose Sagna pass that Birmingham forced the corner from which Nikola Zigic put them 1 - 0 up, with Arsenal conforming to stereotype in displaying a vulnerability when defending set - pieces.

Brede Hangeland is a huge threat in corner kicks, and they will need to cover him at all costs before he wreaks havoc on them; Bendtner could get a call ahead of Arshavin, for the purpose of assisting in defending set piece kicks.

Vermaelen: [7.5 / 10] Made a handful of challenges in the second half and proved his importance to the team when defending set pieces.

We've struggled all season defending set - pieces and in recent weeks have conceded against Everton, Stoke and Chelsea via the dead ball.

Stays on his feet in the tackle and is invaluable defending set - pieces.

But whoever is in the team there are some basics that need to be mastered, especially defending set pieces, and retaining a winning position.

Victor Lindelof 6 — West Brom didn't offer much threat in open play but we were poor at defending set pieces today.

While the crosses generally weren't so dangerous themselves, Brighton were able to pin back Arsenal because the North London club were so bad at defending set - pieces that the resulting corners would always threaten them.

Very Strong: Attacking set pieces Strong: Shooting from direct free kicks Strong: Defending set pieces Very Weak: Defending against through ball attacks Very Weak: Defending against attacks down the wings Very Weak: Protecting the lead Weak: Avoiding individual errors Weak: Defending against long shots

Did well when defending set pieces also.

Giroud without the ball, well hes just one of the laziest, couldnt - care-less types Iv ever seen, of course hes great for defending set plays but his indifference to opponents knocking the ball around within ten yards of him is quite shocking and again is the managers job to eradicate this attitude.

Over the last year or two the Gunners have become a lot better at defending set pieces, partly I think because our individual players and the team in general is better now and partly because of the influence of our assistant manager Steve Bould has on the training ground.

If he want to play Sanchez, Campbell or Podolski as a striker it means we will miss Giroud's ariel presence especially when defending set - pieces which makes signing a very tall and combative DM a must!

Oliver Giroud 39 in 91 matches So that is 39/91 = 0.43 that too with the added responsibility of defending set pieces.

His weakness is also well documented, he lack height and strength, without Mert next to him, we are very weak in defending set pieces and long ball.

Would be useful in defending set pieces as well.

he is tall, good passer of the ball physically strong and teams won't bully us anymore and defending set pieces too would come in handy.

It showed were the team needs improvement — Defending set pieces / defending counter attacking teams / pressing uptop / a battler in midfield / some soughting out on the left wing / and the need to play OG as a supper sub.

I can see why he would want Giroud and Welbz defending set pieces... they are two of our best at heading.

I mean the game hasn't changed * that * much in the last 10 years — the teams who can score against the most stubborn defences and defend well themselves tend to do rather well Giroud gets through an awful lot of ugly work in a match, even when he doesn't score and is also an asset when defending set pieces.

Mertesacker is very good in his own box and defending set pieces.

Others might suggest that is the fault of manager for not training enough on defending set pieces, but this was not a collective failing, this was one defender that did not concentrate and we paid the price.

since we lost OG12 we struggle to score and we not that great with defending set pieces.

are we getting better at defending set pieces?

* our shortness means we suck at defending set pieces.

They weren't playing a team who was poor at defending set pieces.

Giroud was needed as he is always good in defending set pieces.

Counter attacks Attacking And defending set pieces Creating chances Tacking the ball of the opposition

Get lots of lofted balls into the box as Arsenal are a muddle when defending set pieces.

He will be useful in defending set pieces in 2nd half when we are keeping our usual 1 - 0 lead.

The towering presence of the German should make sure that there are no defensive mishaps, while defending set - pieces, akin to Hangeland's header at the Emirates last weekend.

Considering the manner in which we conceded the two goals at Hull in last year's final, you would know that a lot of work must go into defending set - pieces effectively.

I am not a Giroud lover but i cant shake the feeling that Giroud's hold up play and his immense contribution in defending set pieces might prove very effective.

That is why I like Giroud especially in defending set pieces as we are short in height.

And the stats don't lie — we're shocking when it comes to defending set - pieces.

His team pass the ball well and are threatening up top but defense is not convincing and cr*p at defending set pieces.

Ozil, Giroud, and Walcott (when playing) stroll around the pitch, although OG is great @ defending set pieces.

Our main problem is defending set pieces.

Arsenal are poor defending set pieces in general.

Tony Pulis» sides are renown for their prowess at defending set pieces, but they looked completely out of sorts during the first half.

Bit concerned about Koscielny's defending set pieces recently, though.

Let Bouldy teach the basic of defending set pieces we have too many recurring simple errors and a general lack of aggression in terms of attacking the ball when it is played into our box.

He is quick, solid, No nonsense and very strong in the air at defending set pieces!

He'd have also helped more in defending set pieces.

If the opposition is defending set pieces well and not giving anything away.

Giroud had a good season, he could have scored more if wasn't injured, he does more than defending set peices... He has list his scoring touch recently but so has Sanchez, Sanchez had an awful game again today, sorry to say that but we need him to up his game for the final.we need him and ozil to be at their best, giroud will score in the final, have my words