Sentences with phrase «get a clean sheet against»

Also, if we can get a clean sheet against Bayern then Mertsacker can't be as bad as people say.

Our team all seem to be hitting top form at present, and there is no doubt in my mind that we could possibly fail to score in the derby this week, and our defence has only conceded once in our last four, and will be well up for getting a clean sheet against our rivals.

Not exact matches

If we can get a good, clean - sheeted victory against them this Saturday, I think we will be able to hang tough for the next few months.

Not only did they carry on their defensive solidity from last season, keeping a clean sheet against the Hammers, they answered the doubts about the other side of their game by netting four times, with summer signing Romelu Lukaku getting a brace on his EPL debut as a United player.

Prior to that away draw at Goodison Park, the Gunners had got off to an optimistic start to the season, which saw them win the FA Community Shield against Manchester City and get off to winning start in the Premier League against Crystal Palace, and come away with a clean sheet in the first leg of their Champions League playoff tie against Besiktas.

Toure gets into the team at centre - half for two reasons, one being that he played there in the 2009 Champions League final against the Red Devils and kept a clean sheet.

He was obviously happy that the Gunners finally got their first League win for a month, but just as importantly we kept a clean sheet despite being up against one of the Premiership's most in - form striker Romelu Lukaku.

The article rightly points out Lec deficiencies in keeping clean sheets as well as us not being able to get one against a team that scores allot when at home.

It was back in the middle of December when Arsenal last had a clean sheet in the League, and that was Petr Cech's 199th Premier League clean sheet, against lowly Newcastle United, but after Davis Ospina got yet another clean sheet on Thursday in Milan Cech, will be hoping that the Gunners will be in the mood to help him make that record tomorrow.

um, had the defense kept a clean sheet against utd, we would have won... the key is not to fall behind, which means you are one moment of magic away from winning the match... whereas if you do nt keep a clean sheet you have to score more than once to win the game... both are important, but i think that first we must focus on getting a solid start in the game and not falling behind, hopefully with kos back we will keep a clean sheet tomoro

I hope we win big today and a clean sheet At least 3 - 0 would be nice If we don't get a clean sheet I will be really worried about our match against City because they have a better offense and defense than Swansea.

Unlike a few team - mates, Davies got better as the season went on: against Man City in March he made 21 clearances, including 17 with his head, while in April's Swansea game he made 16 clearances, seven interceptions and two tackles as the Tigers kept a clean sheet.

They have been drawn against FC Basel, probably the easiest draw they could get in the round of 16 in Champions League, penalty decision going there way, winning with late deflected shots, they have not kept a clean sheet since October.

Manchester United slumped at the back and conceded three goals after finally getting a clean - sheet against West Ham last weekend.

There was little let up for beleaguered Stoke, who were finding it hard to get out of their own half, lone forward Saido Berahino getting little change from our back three, which was unchanged after earning a clean sheet against Brighton on Boxing Day.

Jay Dasilva played 86 minutes and helped Charlton to a 1 - 0 win and a clean sheet against AFC Wimbledon, whilst Jordan Houghton got 90 minutes and achieved the same feats as Doncaster were victorious away to Bury.

The Citizens have not kept a clean sheet in any of their last six games played in all competitions, so it's worth looking at Cardiff at least getting a consolation against them.