Sentences with phrase «emphatic victory»

"Emphatic victory" refers to a resounding or decisive win achieved by someone or a team in a competition or conflict, where the result leaves no doubt about their superiority or success. Full definition
Before the game had even kicked off at the John Smith's Stadium, the weekend's major talking point had already been established during Manchester City's emphatic victory over West Brom, as official Neil Swarbrick wrongly sent off the Baggies» centre - back Gareth McCauley, instead of teammate Craig Dawson.
Whitehall sources suggested that May had been urged to take a harder stance over Brexit by cabinet colleagues who have argued that a rerun of the referendum would result in an even more emphatic victory for Brexit, in the region of 60 % -40 %.
In recent seasons, they have proved their mettle against the other big teams, which included a victory over Chelsea this season as well, and will be looking to repeat last season's emphatic victory against the Gunners.
Keegan won the award the following year as well, and while his second season for Hamburg was notably superior to his first — they finished 10th in his first campaign; they won the title in his second — it's still striking how much more emphatic his victory was in that second award.
This is to congratulate the national, regional, constituency, polling station executives, and, indeed, the entire membership of the New Patriotic Party on the successful conduct of the 25th Annual Delegates Conference held in Cape Coast from Friday 25th August, 2017 to Sunday, 27th August, 2017, the first since the historic, emphatic victory of the Party on 7th December, 2016.
United have now won eight of their last nine home games against Arsenal, and while this did not boast the extraordinary scoreline of last season's 8 - 2, it was every bit as emphatic a victory.
Bayern have required emphatic victories in the second legs of both their knockout games already this season against Shakthar Donetsk and Porto, but they simply can't afford have a repeat of the game in Portugal against the Catalans, as another 3 - 1 defeat will almost certainly leave them with too much do against a strike force of Lionel Messi, Luis Suarez and Neymar.
The 4 - 1 score line might have been flattering, however the ultimately emphatic victory felt like a momentum shifter for Arsenal.
Alli was one of the goalscorers in Tottenham's emphatic victory over Liverpool and is starting to get into his groove again — with 5 goals and an assist in 11 appearances so far.
Priscah Jeptoo is favourite courtesy of her 2013 London Marathon win and emphatic victory in the Bupa Great North Run in September.
[96] Following the results, Sturgeon claimed that the election was a «clear and emphatic victory for the SNP», despite the large number of seats gained by the Scottish Conservatives.
Legal groups were united in hailing the Law Society's emphatic victory against the Legal Services Commission (LSC) in its court battle over the unified contract last week.
In fact, had Juan Mata and Marouane Fellaini played better, it could have been an even more emphatic victory.
As Tottenham's players celebrated their third goal in Wednesday's emphatic victory over Real Madrid a young Harry Winks broke from the huddle to gesture his delight to the club's supporters — his fellow fans.
Though the emphatic victory may not mean much in the league, it builds up invaluable momentum ahead of the much - anticipated Europa League clash with Spanish side Villarreal on Thursday.
The 2013 state finish was an emphatic victory that justified all of Dorner's hard work and dedication to her craft.
Now, after a year of relative struggles, he'll have the opportunity for an emphatic victory and to place his name firmly on the list of contenders heading into next month's Masters.
Mane of course starred last night in Liverpool's emphatic victory over Pep Guardiola's Manchester City.
I expect an emphatic victory.
Liverpool ended Manchester City's unbeaten run in the Premier League with an emphatic victory at Anfield.
The emphatic victory meant that we were then in a Premier North Playoff match against the league winners of Midlands 1A, Nottingham 1s.
Well, ride along with me as I put you in the mood for an emphatic victory over the Citizens.
By now he had joined Benfica, becoming the first foreign goalkeeper in the club's history and winning the last of his domestic honours - a Cup winners medal following an emphatic victory over rivals Sporting Lisbon.
The emphatic victory kept Dortmund top of the pile in the German top flight, five wins and a draw from six.
That emphatic victory put them close to Chelsea, in second place, but any hopes of mounting a late title challenge with only 12 games to go, are very slim, at this...
A lot has admittedly changed since but Reading are in fine form heading into Friday's encounter having lost only once in their last seven matches in all competitions and the emphatic victory over West Bromwich Albion in the previous round of the FA Cup would surely have filled Brian McDermott's men with a lot of confidence.
Arsenal are entering to play in this match with a emphatic victory against Everton with a margin of 5 - 2.
The Gunners might have brushed off Huddersfield to record an emphatic victory on Wednesday night, but the manager admitted it wasn't all good news at Emirates Stadium.
Stoke City 1 Manchester City 4 This ended as an emphatic victory, a first triumph in the Premier League since New Year's Day and a -LRB-...)
United have the same points and goal difference as Pep Guardiola's side after goals from Antonio Valencia, Henrikh Mkhitaryan, Romelu Lukaku and Anthony Martial secured an emphatic victory over the Toffees.
Sunday's 3 - 2 victory over Arsenal saw the Dutch coach hand three Premier League debuts to youth team stars in an emphatic victory over the north London title contenders.
Cavani came up with a second - half goal to come from the three points for PSG and another emphatic victory.
However, the midfielder was rather more impressive in the 4 - 1 win over Italy last night and scored a penalty in an emphatic victory.
So often the bridesmaid, Priscah Jeptoo tasted glory at last with an emphatic victory in the 2013 Virgin London Marathon.
Given how they responded to losing their opening Champions League game last season, the Blues should be able to get a win and get their European season up and running, but we can't see it being an emphatic victory.
It capped an emphatic victory for Liverpool, who dominated from the outset despite a string of defensive injuries which forced Jurgen Klopp to use Georginio Wijnaldum and Can as part of a makeshift back three with Dejan Lovren.
Barcelona made light of the early kick - off time as they continued their seemingly unstoppable march towards the Primera Division title with an emphatic victory over Getafe at the Nou Camp.
The equation is that simple for Jürgen Klopp and his players after this emphatic victory over an abject West Ham United side, and it is hard to see Liverpool passing up the opportunity of a top - four finish on the evidence of this performance.
The Gunners might have brushed off Huddersfield to record an emphatic victory on Wednesday night,...
Labour has overturned their shock by - election defeat in 2008 with an emphatic victory over the SNP in Glasgow East.
Iran's President Hassan Rouhani has been re-elected with an emphatic victory, official results show.
«For us in the PDP, we are certain that with the grassroot support and love we enjoy from Nigerians across board, President Goodluck jonathan will secure an emphatic victory against any presidential candidate of the APC or all the candidates put together as one.
After two unsuccessful attempts in 2008 and 2012, Nana Akufo - Addo has been third time lucky with an emphatic victory in this year's elections.
In his first speech after his emphatic victory, the president elect thanked all those who have helped him and the party to reach this momentous victory.
Corbyn regards his opposition to Trident as a red - line issue that illustrates the scale of change in the era of «new politics» heralded by his emphatic victory in the Labour contest.
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