Sentences with phrase «keep them in contention at»

I'm going for a 2 - 0 Arsenal win in a tight game to keep us in contention at the top.

Title challengers Arsenal make the short trip to Upton Park on Boxing Day to face West Ham looking to pick up the win which would keep them in contention at the top during this busy period.

Not exact matches

Wilshare is not in contention anymore, Ramsey and Ox, I am not sure anymore if we can keep both for long, at least 1 at least will run down his contract.

Conte says he does not intend to keep unhappy players and admits he understands that the likes of Luiz and Batshuayi might want to play more often to ensure they're in contention to play for their countries at this summer's World Cup.

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Sheer consistency kept it in contention against the much faster (but less reliable) Porsche of Jacky Ickx and Reinhold Joest, but a clever tyre gamble at the end of the race ended up sealing the deal for the small French outfit.

The Liverpool captain is said to have recovered from a tight hamstring that kept him on the sidelines against West Ham at the weekend but he is back in contention for the FA Cup 4th round replay at Bolton tonight.

They will try to snatch at least 1 point from Anfield to stay in the contention to qualify to the next level from the group stage by keeping their defense strong.

KEY FACT: Dortmund must win to stay in contention MATCH ODDS: Dortmund Evens Draw 11/4 Spurs 13/5 ANDY SAYS: I think my old team might just have enough to see this one out... 1 - 2 GRAEME SAYS: I think Dortmund might just keep their hopes alive with a win... 2 - 1 SILKY SAYS: Close call and I think this one will end up being a draw... 1 - 1 BOYLESPORTS PICK: Spurs win @ 13/5 FOOTBALLIndex — One to follow: Dele Alli at # 4 looks a great buy

Second - place finishes at Laguna Seca, Lime Rock, and Mosport kept Magnussen and Garcia in contention for second place in the driver standings going into the final round at Road Atlanta.

Racing at Monterey is always a challenge and with the ALMS Drivers and Manufacturers Championship titles on the line, Corvette Racing needed a strong result to keep them in contention.

Keep in mind, it may seem like things are moving slowly, but too many inquiries and contentions all at once can raise red flags with the credit bureaus, so it's better to move slowly at first.