Sentences with phrase «games against strong opposition»

Arsenal have fallen away in the title race, they're going to exit the Champions League at the round of 16 and there have been the usual failings in the big games against strong opposition.

Pochettino does seem to know the secret of inspiring his players to lift their games against the stronger oppositions and such a trait will stand him in good stead in the fixtures against Liverpool, Chelsea and Tottenham.

Not exact matches

It's a pretty second rate league and not exactly the best proving ground... Morata scored in 5 consecutive CL games against much, much, much stronger opposition, 6G and 6A in 1200 mins of Serie A playing time (the majority of which, were in a sub late in game as the second choice)

Arsenal should take the game to them and it will be interesting to see how the Gunners do against such strong opposition in the opening round of fixtures, but if I was to make a suggestion, no matter how unprepared PSG may feel, I'm sure they are in the stronger position before a ball has been kicked.

Walcott and Iwobi had FAR better games against Hull which was much stronger opposition.

The Toffees have won their last six games at Goodison Park, with most coming against stronger opposition than Bolton so we see no reason why they won't roll Bolton over on Saturday, although» roll» might be doing Bolton an injustice as Everton rarely do emphatic, except in their last home appearance against Hull, scoring five, so who knows?