Sentences with phrase «key to winning against»

The key to winning against the Spurs is to take control of the middle and force them outside, thus buying valuable seconds to form the defensive wall.
Walcot was key to our wins against the Manchester clubs, so to try and ignore games in which he performed well is being ridiculous.

Not exact matches

Returning to the same south Texas courthouse where a Texas - led coalition won a sweeping victory against a key immigration policy of the Obama Administration more than three years ago, Texas and some of its former allies moved on Tuesday to scuttle the last remaining part of that policy — the so - called «DACA» program.
Pack differentiation has certainly been a key driver for the packaging industry; we have all witnessed the success of the Coca - Cola campaign with its personalised packaging to win market share against competitors.
after our loss to everton i'm more confident now that we're going to win against man city we are going to want to bounce back and city missing key players like aguero, fernandinho, gundogan is a good time to play them and i want yaya toure to play we know that defensively he is useless so we can hit them on the counter attack!!
CLOVIS WEST KEYS TO VICTORY: Against top teams the Golden Eagles have been near or above their 74.1 points per game scoring average, and if they can score at least 70 points and play solid team ball with the kind of defense they have shown — except in the second game against Centennial - Las Vegas when they lost 70 - 46 at the MLK in Stockton — coach Craig Campbell and his girls should win again just like they did in a 70 - 67 overtime victory over Poly at the NiAgainst top teams the Golden Eagles have been near or above their 74.1 points per game scoring average, and if they can score at least 70 points and play solid team ball with the kind of defense they have shown — except in the second game against Centennial - Las Vegas when they lost 70 - 46 at the MLK in Stockton — coach Craig Campbell and his girls should win again just like they did in a 70 - 67 overtime victory over Poly at the Niagainst Centennial - Las Vegas when they lost 70 - 46 at the MLK in Stockton — coach Craig Campbell and his girls should win again just like they did in a 70 - 67 overtime victory over Poly at the Nike TOC.
Against a tough Memphis defense, Durant's scoring ability holds the key to a Thunder win.
We may even get it against a team as fragile as Everton but it is that approach that is the key to Arsenal winning this game instead of giving a wounded animal any chance of escape.
You would surely expect Arsenal to win one of our two home games against Sunderland and West Brom, so avoiding defeat on Sunday is the key.
It is a balance between trying genuinely to make top four in PREM AND PUTTING OUT STRONGEST POSSIBLE TEAM IN EUROPA, WHILST NOT OVERPLAYING KEY PREM PLAYERS IN EUROPA BUT HAVING ENOUGH DEPTH TO WIN IF UP AGAINST A BETTER TEAM, THAN SO FAR, WHICH WILL OBVIOUSLY HAPPEN AT SOME STAGto make top four in PREM AND PUTTING OUT STRONGEST POSSIBLE TEAM IN EUROPA, WHILST NOT OVERPLAYING KEY PREM PLAYERS IN EUROPA BUT HAVING ENOUGH DEPTH TO WIN IF UP AGAINST A BETTER TEAM, THAN SO FAR, WHICH WILL OBVIOUSLY HAPPEN AT SOME STAGTO WIN IF UP AGAINST A BETTER TEAM, THAN SO FAR, WHICH WILL OBVIOUSLY HAPPEN AT SOME STAGE.
I agree with you that AW has done some astounding things for the club, but he has also made some reall balls ups and week in week out it seems he is not able to offer up a tactical plan B or utilise key players in key positions against the relevant sides we play, (not starting with Rosicky and Walcott on Saturday was one such instance) I realise that no team wins all their games and I know that we have been under the cosh for quiet a few years now, but what annoys me more than anything else is the lack of Visible ambition, we spent three weeks messing around with Beliek and only just managed to get Paulista who was an uncertainty due to a work visa.
With Spurs winning against Arsenal on Saturday to go above the Reds in the table, this match against the Saints is key if Klopp's side want to secure Champions League football for next season.
After leading San Antonio to a key win in Game 3, Spurs point guard Tony Parker will play in Sunday's Game 4 against the Warriors despite a bruised calf that briefly led to questions about his availability.
The left - over Reds played out a behind - closed - doors friendly against Wolverhampton Wanderers earlier this week, which was won 3 - 2 thanks to two key star performances.
He spent time on offense, defense and special teams and recovered a fumble against Oklahoma that was key to Iowa State's biggest win of the year.
Along with Lionel Messi, Aguero sat out Argentina's recently friendly in Manchester against Italy, and while that win was followed by a drubbing from Spain, the Albiceleste will be desperate to have their key duo fit for the summer.
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
Petr Cech was beaten from the spot yet again but makes it in due to other key saves made against Burnley, while Sanchez was left frustrated against Sean Dyche's men for the most part before his brilliant penalty to win it.
Key for me is how aggressive we are... We need to be winning the 50 - 50 balls in the midfield and surging up field in packs while leaving key areas covered to protect against the counter attaKey for me is how aggressive we are... We need to be winning the 50 - 50 balls in the midfield and surging up field in packs while leaving key areas covered to protect against the counter attakey areas covered to protect against the counter attack.
Then when we win it's bloody excuses for why the opponent lost, Man City was missing key players (we have missed 7 of our starting 11 for 5 weeks + this season, Chelsea have the best injury record in the PL), or predicting the «future» about how shit we will play next week, or simply trying to pit everyone against each other by mentioning AKB AOB b * llshit and this or that player will lose form.
Just as Arsenal seemed to be running out of steam at this key stage of the season, with a massive FA cup final against Aston Villa on the horizon to add sparkle to our season, the Gunners have hit form again with a thumping 4/1 win over West Brom.
That great win has put Arsenal in a great position and looking good for a proper tilt at the title but you do not need me to tell you that keeping our Chilean dynamo fit is key to us keeping up that challenge, so all eyes will be on Chile tomorrow night and all people of an Arsenal persuasion will be hoping to see Alexis rested for their next game against Peru.
Albeit it will not be as significant a battle as Sanchez's against Zabaleta, Welbeck, you would think, is a key component to Arsenal kicking off September with an indispensable win.
Consistency is the key for Arsenal which means you have to put out consistent teams, barring injury or suspension, use the right tactics and methods for the game and with that team to maintain that consistency and have it ingrained into the team for when they next play, doesn't matter if it's against Newcastle or Man U, strong team, right tactics will win the day.
KEY FACT: Southampton have won seven and drawn the other of their eight Premier League home matches against Crystal Palace MATCH ODDS: Southampton Evs Draw 5/2 Palace 16/5 bet365 Pick: Draw @ 5/2 ANDY SAYS: A tough game to call, but I think Palace will get something... 1 - 1 GRAEME SAYS: I firmly believe Palace will be getting the three points here... 0 - 2 SILKY SAYS: I can see this playing out as a draw... 1 - 1 FOOTBALLIndex — One to follow: Christian Benteke at 88p, has dropped outside the top - 200
KEY FACT: Chelsea have won their last four Premier League matches against Southampton MATCH ODDS: Southampton 16/5 Draw 5/2 Chelsea 17/20 bet365 Pick: Draw @ 5/2 ANDY SAYS: I think Southampton get something here, but only a draw... 1 - 1 GRAEME SAYS: I believe Chelsea will get the three points here, but it won't be pretty... 0 - 1 FOOTBALLIndex — One to follow: Eden Hazard is still one of the world's best
KEY FACT: Crystal Palace have won only one of their last 12 home league matches against Arsenal MATCH ODDS: Palace 7/2 Draw 3/1 Arsenal 4/5 bet365 Pick: Arsenal to win @ 4/5 ANDY SAYS: Tough trip to Arsenal but I think they will just edge my former side... 0 - 1 GRAEME SAYS: I can see Palace getting something from this... 1 - 1 SILKY SAYS: I can see Arsenal getting the three points here, but won't be easy... 1 - 2 FOOTBALLIndex — One to follow: Mesut Ozil under # 4 looks a decent prospect
KEY FACT: Tottenham are on a 14 - match unbeaten run against Swansea MATCH ODDS: Swansea 11/1 Draw 17/4 Spurs 1/3 bet365 Pick: Spurs win & Over 2.5 goals @ 10/11 ANDY SAYS: Have to go with my former club here, they will have too much... 0 - 2 GRAEME SAYS: Don't see this being easy but Tottenham should win... 1 - 2 SILKY SAYS: Comfortable win for Spurs — easy three points... 0 - 3 FOOTBALLIndex — One to follow: Just over # 2 and Christian Eriksen's looks very good value
KEY FACT: Newcastle have won only three points from their last 57 available in the Premier League against Man City MATCH ODDS: Newcastle 12/1 Draw 23/4 Man City 1/4 bet365 Pick: Man City to win and Both Teams to Score @ 8/5 ANDY SAYS: Have to go with City, don't see Newcastle testing them too much... 0 - 3 GRAEME SAYS: Has to be an away win, but might not be as easy as some think... 0 - 2 SILKY SAYS: Comfortable City victory — easy three points for me... 0 - 4 FOOTBALLIndex — One to follow: Under # 4 — why isn't Kevin De Bruyne higher?
KEY FACT: Jermain Defoe has scored three goals in his last three PL matches against Liverpool MATCH ODDS: Bournemouth 5/1 Draw 15/4 Liverpool 8/15 bet365 Pick: Liverpool win & Both Teams To Score @ 15/8 ANDY SAYS: Close game but Liverpool should just have the edge... 1 - 3 GRAEME SAYS: Bournemouth caused a shock in this one last year, could it happen again?
KEY FACT: Palace have won only one of their last 11 Premier League matches against Man City MATCH ODDS: Palace 10/1 Draw 11/2 Man City 2/7 bet365 Pick: Over 2.5 goals @ 11/10 ANDY SAYS: I think my former team will find this mission a bit too difficult, has to be City... 1 - 3 GRAEME SAYS: I think this could be tougher than some think, but City just edging it... 1 - 2 SILKY SAYS: Two of my former sides here and I have to go with City, too easy....1 - 4 FOOTBALLIndex — One to follow: Kevin De Bruyne remains the biggest bargain on the Index
KEY FACT: Brighton have only won one of their 17 matches against Man United in their history MATCH ODDS: Man Utd 3/10 Draw 17/4 Brighton 10/1 bet365 Pick: Man Utd to win to nil @ 10/11 GRAEME SAYS: Man Utd will put their Champions League defeat behind them with victory... 2 - 0
KEY FACT: David Moyes has never won against Liverpool at Anfield in any competition as a manager MATCH ODDS: Liverpool 2/9 Draw 11/2 West Ham 11/1 bet365 Pick: Liverpool to win & Both Team to Score @ 6/4 ANDY SAYS: GRAEME SAYS: Comfortable home win, little doubt for me that Liverpool will be too good... 3 - 1 FOOTBALLIndex — One to follow: Sadio Mane in the top - 30 — he should be higher
KEY FACT: Man Utd have won nine of their last 13 PL matches against Newcastle at St. James» Park MATCH ODDS: Newcastle 5/1 Draw 29/10 Man Utd 4/6 bet365 Pick: Man Utd @ 4/6 ANDY SAYS: I think we could see a shock here... 1 - 0 GRAEME SAYS: I don't see how Man Utd don't win this one... 0 - 3 SILKY SAYS: I think Man U will take the the three points home with them... 0 - 2 FOOTBALLIndex — One to follow: Romelu Lukaku is outside the top - ten now so could be worth a go
KEY FACT: Spurs have won each of their last three Premier League matches against Stoke all by a 4 - 0 MATCH ODDS: Spurs 2/7 Draw 11/2 Stoke 10/1 bet365 Pick: Both Teams to score @ 19/20 ANDY SAYS: I am just not convinced by Spurs at the moment and can see them being held... 1 - 1 GRAEME SAYS: I have to go with Tottenham to find some form and claim the win... 2 - 0 SILKY SAYS: Spurs will win this for me and do it with something to spare... 3 - 0 FOOTBALLIndex — One to follow: Under # 4 still, Dele Alli looks very good value
KEY FACT: Stoke have won seven of their last nine home Premier League matches against newly promoted sides MATCH ODDS: Stoke 6/5 Draw 9/4 Brighton 11/4 bet365 Pick: Half time score 0 - 0 @ 6/4 ANDY SAYS: Stoke win for me here, think Paul Lambert will get the win... 2 - 0 GRAEME SAYS: Stoke have improved and they should just about claim the three points... 2 - 1 SILKY SAYS: I can see a home win, think Stoke will take the victory... 2 - 0 FOOTBALLIndex — One to follow: At # 0.69, Jack Butland has to be a good buy
KEY FACT: Everton have won six of their last nine home matches against Manchester City MATCH ODDS: Everton 8/1 Draw 4/1 Man City 1/3 bet365 Pick: Man City to win to nil @ 6/5 ANDY SAYS: City will take the win, little doubt about it... 0 - 3 GRAEME SAYS: Not sure it will be an easy win, but yes it will be a City win... 0 - 2 FOOTBALLIndex — One to follow: Gabriel Jesus is a great investment
KEY FACT: Leicester have lost only one of their seven previous Premier League matches against Stoke MATCH ODDS: Leicester 8/11 Draw 5/2 Stoke 4/1 bet365 Pick: Under 2.5 goals @ 19/20 ANDY SAYS: Leicester for me, they should be taking the three points... 2 - 0 GRAEME SAYS: Has to be a home win, I think Leicester will be too good... 3 - 1 FOOTBALLIndex — One to follow: At 88p, what a bargain Jamie Vardy is
KEY FACT: Watford have lost one of their last 16 home matches against AFC Bournemouth MATCH ODDS: Watford 13/10 Draw 23/10 Bournemouth 21/10 bet365 Pick: Over 2.5 goals @ 4/5 ANDY SAYS: I see this as a draw, two mid-table teams... 1 - 1 GRAEME SAYS: I think that Watford could have enough, and take the win... 2 - 0 FOOTBALLIndex — One to follow: Abdoulaye Doucoure is in fine form, and looks a good buy
KEY FACT: Swansea have won five of their six home Premier League matches against West Brom MATCH ODDS: Swansea 17/10 Draw 21/10 West Brom 2/1 bet365 Pick: Both Teams to score in the first half @ 11/2 ANDY SAYS: A real six - pointer this one, but I will just go with the home side... 1 - 0 GRAEME SAYS: I don't see West Brom getting beat here, think they will grab a point... 0 - 0 SILKY SAYS: I can see goals here, but not sure either is good enough for the win... 2 - 2 FOOTBALLIndex — One to follow: Tammy Abraham is just outside the top 150 at # 1.22
KEY FACT: Brighton won their last home league match against Spurs, although it in April 1983 MATCH ODDS: Brighton 11/2 Draw 10/3 Spurs 11/20 bet365 Pick: Under 2.5 goals @ 43/40 ANDY SAYS: I don't see an issue for my former club here, convincing win... 0 - 3 GRAEME SAYS: I think Brighton get something here, draw... 1 - 1 FOOTBALLIndex — One to follow: Christian Eriksen — what a player!
KEY FACT: Everton are unbeaten in each of their last six Premier League matches against Crystal Palace MATCH ODDS: Everton 13/10 Draw 9/4 Palace 13/5 bet365 Pick: Half time score 0 - 0 @ 6/4 ANDY SAYS: Close call but I think my former side can get something from this game... 1 - 1 GRAEME SAYS: Everton need a win here and I think they will just about get it... 2 - 1 SILKY SAYS: Everton will take the three points here for me... 2 - 0 FOOTBALLIndex — One to follow: Wilfried Zaha just inside the top - 100, well worth a look
KEY FACT: Crystal Palace have won four of their last six home league matches against Watford MATCH ODDS: Palace 13/10 Draw 5/2 Watford 23/10 bet365 Pick: Palace to win and Both Teams To Score @ 10/3 ANDY SAYS: Another close game but I think my old club will get something here... 1 - 1 GRAEME SAYS: I think Palace might just get the win they are looking for... 2 - 1 SILKY SAYS: Watford are the better team so I can see them getting the three points... 1 - 2 FOOTBALLIndex — One to follow: Wilfried Zaha at # 1.42 still looks a very good bto win and Both Teams To Score @ 10/3 ANDY SAYS: Another close game but I think my old club will get something here... 1 - 1 GRAEME SAYS: I think Palace might just get the win they are looking for... 2 - 1 SILKY SAYS: Watford are the better team so I can see them getting the three points... 1 - 2 FOOTBALLIndex — One to follow: Wilfried Zaha at # 1.42 still looks a very good bTo Score @ 10/3 ANDY SAYS: Another close game but I think my old club will get something here... 1 - 1 GRAEME SAYS: I think Palace might just get the win they are looking for... 2 - 1 SILKY SAYS: Watford are the better team so I can see them getting the three points... 1 - 2 FOOTBALLIndex — One to follow: Wilfried Zaha at # 1.42 still looks a very good bto follow: Wilfried Zaha at # 1.42 still looks a very good buy
KEY FACT: David Moyes has never lost a home league match against Watford MATCH ODDS: West Ham 31/20 Draw 23/10 Watford 2/1 bet365 Pick: 2 or more Watford cards @ 4/5 ANDY SAYS: Hard to separate these two and I think this will end up a draw... 1 - 1 GRAEME SAYS: I can see West Ham getting the victory they need... 2 - 1 SILKY SAYS: West Ham win for me, will have too much for Watford... 2 - 0 FOOTBALLIndex — One to follow: Richarlison is in the top - 100 and a terrific signing
Routine win, low key, probably with the intention to avoid injuries against a side like Birmingham.
KEY FACT: Arsenal have won ten games in - a-row against Leicester MATCH ODDS: Arsenal 4/9 Draw 13/4 Leicester 5/1 ANDY SAYS: I think Arsenal will open up their season with a win, they will be too good for Leicester — 2 - 1 GRAEME SAYS: I think a full strength Leicester could have taken something, but Arsenal to win this — 2 - 0 LADBROKES PICK: Both teams to score in second half @ 15/8 FOOTBALLIndex — One to follow: Alexandre Lacazette could be in line for a very good season — so at # 3.78 could be something of a bargain.
2:16 It was written in the stars - Fernando Llorente marked his first Premier League start for us with his first PL goal in Spurs colours as he helped us to a key win against his former club Swansea on Tuesday night.
• A key figure in Chelsea's back - to - back title wins in 2004/05 and 2005/06, he equalised in the 2008 UEFA Champions League final against Manchester United FC and scored the winner in the 2009 FA Cup decider versus Everton FC.
Christian Benteke has been ruled out, leaving Palace with few options so Bakary Sako could start as a striker KEY FACT: Manchester United have never lost a Premier League match against Crystal Palace MATCH ODDS: Man Utd 1/6 Draw 6/1 Palace 20/1 ANDY SAYS: I don't know why but this could be one of those shock results, Palace could do it... 0 - 1 GRAEME SAYS: Palace should get better, but they will not get anything here... 3 - 0 SILKY SAYS: Could be any score here, Palace have been awful — easy home win... 4 - 0 LADBROKES PICK: Man United to win both halves @ 5/4 FOOTBALLIndex — One to follow: Henrikh Mkhitaryan has been in great form and not even at # 2.50!
KEY FACT: Everton have lost only one of their last 19 Premier League matches against newly - promoted teams MATCH ODDS: Brighton 11/5 Draw 2/1 Everton 11/8 ANDY SAYS: I think Brighton could claim a home win here, against a poor Everton... 2 - 1 GRAEME SAYS: Tough call, I think Everton might just have too much for Brighton... 1 - 2 SILKY SAYS: I have to go with Everton, I think Brighton have been poor so far... 0 - 2 FOOTBALLIndex — One to follow: Idrissa Gueye at 59p looks a great buy under any circumstance
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