Sentences with phrase «in the toughest league on»

He somehow managed to keep us in the top for four years in the toughest league on earth workout the big budgets of ManU..

Outside of the top 3 it's pretty much anyone's ball game in Spain and seeing as he did pretty well with Everton for so long in the toughest league on the planet, I think he can do well there also.

Not exact matches

Arsenal come into the game with mixed form, but our players could benefit from being much the fresher with us having completely rotated our XI for the Europa League on Thursday, while City had a tough match away to Napoli in midweek.

Our first league game of the season, at home to West Ham, may look like a nailed on three points, especially with the way we have been playing over the last few weeks, but the Hammers are already into competitive games in the Europa League and we could find that their fitness levels are higher, so we will need to be ready for a toughleague game of the season, at home to West Ham, may look like a nailed on three points, especially with the way we have been playing over the last few weeks, but the Hammers are already into competitive games in the Europa League and we could find that their fitness levels are higher, so we will need to be ready for a toughLeague and we could find that their fitness levels are higher, so we will need to be ready for a tough game.

People are saying that we have paid too much for a striker who may score goals in the French Ligue 1 but who has not really shone on the international stage and who may struggle in a tougher league, while there are also questions about why Arsenal seemed to be the only real suitor for the Frenchman.

With Man United's win over Norwich ensuring that Arsenal still need points from our final two games to secure a Champions League place for next season, the manager must get his team selection and tactics right and with more options than usual he has a tough job on his hands, but one of those choices for me has to be Santi Cazorla in the box to box role.

Playing Team Lalez on the second Game of a back to back is as tough a thing to do in this League as any..

They clinched the West Division which turned out to be the toughest in the League and did it with weeks remaining on the calendar..

Team Sternberg, it's obviously a tough pill to swallow on their final night in the Hoops League.

Arsenal have now started the short run of pre-season games in preparation for the tough start to a crucial Premier League season in which the pressure on Arsene Wenger and the players to mount a serious title challenge is greater than ever after blowing what appeared to be a golden chance last time around and with the gap since our last successful campaign now more than 12 years.

Not only have Pep Guardiola's team yet to lose in the league, with just one draw and nine EPL wins so far this season, they are scoring on average more than three goals a game, so we know it is going to be a tough task for the Gunners at the weekend.

Sterling was back to somewhere near his best against West Bromwich Albion this afternoon as the Reds ended a tough run in the Premier League, but joy from that result will be tempered by this latest news, with increased speculation linking Sterling with a major continental move likely to mean that the 19 year - old is less inclined to quickly sign the offer that Liverpool have put on the table.

«He has shown his qualities in the Premier League on numerous occasions and has the experience of being successful in a division as tough as the Championship, winning promotion on three separate occasions.

The group stage of the 2014/15 Champions League kicks off on Tuesday evening, with two English teams in action — Liverpool return to the competition with a home game against Bulgarian minnows Ludogorets Razgrad, whilst Arsenal face a tough trip to Borussia Dortmund.

Hutchinson realizes he may not have that option, which could thrust a tough decision on an athlete who believes he has the credentials to play in the NFL or the big leagues.

There isn't much attention on Aubameyang this time around, despite playing in a tougher league and proving himself over a longer period of time, why don't we get him instead??

Having to score three goals is a tough task against any team, let alone in the champions league, in the last 16, away from home, against the team with the best defensive record in the competition, on a narrow pitch with little space to create chances...

We went on into the champions league finals with to midfelders In front of our defense which wasn't ball winners in wishere and fabregas, but ball players and yes we didn't win but gave barca a very tough gamIn front of our defense which wasn't ball winners in wishere and fabregas, but ball players and yes we didn't win but gave barca a very tough gamin wishere and fabregas, but ball players and yes we didn't win but gave barca a very tough game.

Hopefully Sanchez will be fit enough to feature against the Premier League champions on Sunday despite today's tough victory, as he will no doubt be pivotal in how the result pans out.

Read on to see our Premier League predictions for this week, with some tough ones to call as Everton play Chelsea and Manchester United host Liverpool in the stand - out clash of the weekend...

Still people bang on about klopp... yet Arsene who competes in the worlds toughest league, against several hugely bankrolled teams, with the same injury problems, with our players bought off like nothing Klopp has ever faced from Bayern — still finishes top four year in year out and has never languished at the bottom of the league.

Play players that will play for our crest, Chelsea game proved that and just put out them, I said in summer arsenal want dries mertens and got nothing but thumps down I've got fantastic source was told arsenal will get him next summer but only stop is we got ta get bk in champions league we need go on run next few woks and we need beat Everton which is our next real tough fix, just look at da ox it's a mistake he went apparently he promised he's girl that he go Liverpool that why he took pay cut well grass is not always greener we need play same as at Chelsea and keep winning and get buzz really going let's beat wba and I'd play jack for da game we don't need Cdm for wba at home let's get goals lacasette get couple

Despite a tough campaign, in which his club have endured heavy criticism and calls for the manager to leave, before earning a second - placed finish in the league on the final day of the season, Ozil has been a strong positive point amongst fans, whereas a number of his team - mates have come under fire.

It's no surprise really as the Premier League title favourites made easy work of Everton in what was supposed to be a tough afternoon for them, and keeping a clean sheet at Goodison Park, with Cahill getting on the scoresheet too, there can't be too many arguments on that one.

We came second to Leicester mainly because of the much greater demands on the squad from our competing intensely on 3 fronts, playing 2 tough games every week without any respite — whilst Leicester had only the League to focus on, with only one game a week and crucially were given 2 weeks off to rest and recover their energy levels — over a period in which we were handicapped by many injuries, loss of form and confidence to key players whilst Leicester had no such handicaps.

We come into the match on the back of four consecutive Premier League wins, but face a tough trip to Turf Moor today, where Burnley have not lost in three, including two 2 - 0 wins over in - form Liverpool and Watford sides.

Im not giving up on Europa league Yes it will be very tough and we aren't the top team but as an Arsenal fan i want us to win and anything is possible in elimination tournaments.

That made it five wins from five games in their domestic league, so Arsene Wenger must prepare his Arsenal team for a tough test against a team that is clearly on a great run.

Aston Villa, Sunderland and Crystal Palace have been reported to be possible destinations for the French U21 striker, so I only hope that Sanogo buckles down to his manager's wishes and goes on to prove himself in the «toughest League in the world» and comes back to the Emirates as a proven goalscorer.

After a tough week which saw Arsene Wenger pick a strong Arsenal side to face Basel in Switzerland on Wednesday and with a Premier League match away to Everton coming up on Tuesday, the boss could hardly have asked for a better fixture for this weekend.

With a very important final tough test in the league against Everton on the last day of the season, Koscielny will hope to be fit and ready to face the task of handling powerhouse striker Romelu Lukaku.

From listening to the high praise of Djourou for his young team mate, though, the French with Olivier Giroud and Laurent Koscielny could have a really tough task on their hands, as Xhaka is said to be so good that he is in the same league as the great Italian central midfield star Andrea Pirlo.

Because of the history between Arsenal and Stoke, despite the fact the Potters have little to play for, I was not alone in thinking that this may be the toughest of the three remaining Premier League games for the Gunners this season, so the lads needed to be on the ball and they were right from the start.

Boro will attempt to end a run of six games without a victory as they travel to North London, but their task could hardly be tougher as they prepare to take on an Arsenal side who are joint - top of the Premier League after winning their last seven matches in all competitions.

With no League cup games and a tough draw in the FA cup, there are no obvious games for Wenger to rotate and play a few reserves, so when will Bellerin get another opportunity to build on his growing confidence?

After Arsenal lost to Chelsea on Sunday, despite a much more spirited performance from us, it meant that the Blues had dropped just two points, in a tough away game at Man City, from their opening seven games in the Premier League season.

The Big 12 was the toughest league in America, the Jayhawks didn't have a projected first round NBA draft pick on the roster and front court depth was a major question mark after the departure of McDonald's All - American freshman Billy Preston.

I'm back on the pitch and I'm just trying to build my fitness up because everyone knows how tough it is to play in the Premier League.

But beating Man City comfortably at Wembley, winning our opening Premier League game for five years and grinding out a draw in a tough night in Istanbul is not too bad for a team that is not quite firing on all cylinders.

I've seen a bit of Reiss Nelson and I see him as a No10 in a free role.He will find it very tough to claim that spot for a few seasons but this boy does have tremendous ability and potential.We need to get him as much game time in the League as just being in the team will help his learning curve.Next season in the Europa and Carabao Cup is when we can give him a run out centrally as an attacking midfielder.This is a serious talent who will be a tremendous footballer.Lets hope we can bring him on like we used to in the past with our young players coming up through the youth ranks.It seems too long since we have done this.

«The SFL is one of the toughest leagues in the section, if not the toughest, on an annual basis,» Sanders said.

Not sure about his performances this season and did not watch him this season to comment on him to be honest but would be a good signing imo because he is a tall strong physical and natural holding midfielding player but first priority should be to get either schneiderlin or kondogbia if they are not gettable then sign carvalho to be a backup to coquelin or play both of them in tough away games next season in champions league and premier league chelsea at stamford bridge, old traffold, etihad etc..

And just in case the first team players that are likely to be in the starting line - up to face West Brom on Monday were thinking it might be an easy game after the tough trip to face the reigning Premier League champions Chelsea last time out, Arsene Wenger can get them to watch the Carabao Cup game between the Baggies and Man City.

Arsenal have some long trips to make in our Europa League group this season and would obviously have liked the following Premier League fixtures and the scheduling of them to not put too much a strain on our players, but as usual we not only do not get any help, but it feels as though they are actively trying to make things as tough as possible for the Gunners.

AND a toxic contract (Gasol's $ 24.5 Million)-- for a low maintenance, efficient player that is one of the best 3 - point shooters in the League (Porter), a do - everything, tough, plug and play Power Forward on an incredibly team friendly contract (Morris), and an efficient, gritty, low turn over back - up Point Guard that shoots over 47 % from three and defends his ass off.

No matter how good a football team is, and after shipping three goals to Leicester City despite claiming all three points on Friday I am not sure we can say that Arsenal are all that good just yet, the Premier League is one of the toughest trophies in the world to win and if there are teams and squads better than you then it is almost certain you will not win it.

In his press conference yesterday in the build up to our Wembley clash tomorrow, the Daily Mail reports Wenger went on to claim that Chelsea will have a tougher time of it in the Premier League this time, suggesting that last season they had the benefit of no European football as well as the other clubs being a bit inconsistenIn his press conference yesterday in the build up to our Wembley clash tomorrow, the Daily Mail reports Wenger went on to claim that Chelsea will have a tougher time of it in the Premier League this time, suggesting that last season they had the benefit of no European football as well as the other clubs being a bit inconsistenin the build up to our Wembley clash tomorrow, the Daily Mail reports Wenger went on to claim that Chelsea will have a tougher time of it in the Premier League this time, suggesting that last season they had the benefit of no European football as well as the other clubs being a bit inconsistenin the Premier League this time, suggesting that last season they had the benefit of no European football as well as the other clubs being a bit inconsistent.

Loic Perrin has been a leader of Saint - Etiennes team for the last 4 seasons hes a LEADER on the pitch Versatile and hes tough as any ive seen him man handle Ibrahimovic and hes not just a blast the ball clear type of player he always looks for the pass and prolific in the air he would bring something to Arsenal that we need, Do nt talk about what league players are from Koscielny actually came from Ligue2 and hes a Boss, Alexis came from barcalona and hes little pitbull two player on the opposite sides of Ex-Club levels so you cant talk about what league they are from to judge on ability.

I would have got rid of a potential trouble maker and a possible future pain in the ass Sanchez and replaced him with a younger dynamic, explosive attacking midfielder who will definitely scare the toughest of premier league defenses on his day, Lemar.

The options available to Arsene Wenger when selecting his Arsenal line up for today's game against Sunderland at the Emirates stadium are smaller than they have been all season and with three key players in Alexis Sanchez, Santi Cazorla and Francis Coquelin being on the injury list and after the Gunners» recent struggles in the league, what should have been an easy three points is now looking like a tough and pressure filled match.