Sentences with phrase «league positions over»

I'd say if commercially Arsenal were struggling to get the big bucks because of our league position over the last ten years well then that might kick them into action.

Not exact matches

more to the point for an Economics graduate, who doesn't understand inflation moaning about the fact the the price of players has gone up considering annual revenues of the premier league teams have shot up too is incredibly stupid... But hey Wenger knows best; he wouldn't be in a position not having to spend over the odds for quality players if he acted in the first place, that's the icing on the retard cake there for me..

The season is far from over and the fight for the top three or four places still on, i do not believe that any of the teams occupying the positions above us will be faultless throughout the remaining games and we should be fearful of all our competitors in the league or we will surely finish outside the top four.

There has been a huge improvement over this term and that will only continue into Hilary which should put us in a good position in the league as well as building up to #bestdayoftheyear, where we look to pick up the first Spo's victory!

Tottenham all - but ended our hopes of making the Champions League through our league position, leaving us eight points short of Chelsea in fourth, while Liverpool and Spurs also hold seven and nine point advantages ovLeague through our league position, leaving us eight points short of Chelsea in fourth, while Liverpool and Spurs also hold seven and nine point advantages ovleague position, leaving us eight points short of Chelsea in fourth, while Liverpool and Spurs also hold seven and nine point advantages over us.

Mertesacker is out of the picture for atleast 3 games and we have over 15 games remaining to catch up and win the league and with most of our long term injuries recovering id say we aren't in such a bad position.

Described as «the revelation of the Spanish League», Hernangomez can swing between forward positions at 6» 9, 220 pounds and fill it up from all over the court.

Nevertheless, as they sit in third place in the Premier League table and just two points adrift of league leaders Manchester City, they'll hope that they have enough over the next few months to sustain a title push and put themselves in a strong position heading into the second half of the camLeague table and just two points adrift of league leaders Manchester City, they'll hope that they have enough over the next few months to sustain a title push and put themselves in a strong position heading into the second half of the camleague leaders Manchester City, they'll hope that they have enough over the next few months to sustain a title push and put themselves in a strong position heading into the second half of the campaign.

Besides several teams who have questions surrounding one or possibly two players, there is no squad that has so many issues heading into the final week of the transfer window... even Monaco, who have lost numerous players from their starting 11 have less controversy swirling in and around their club and they have champion's league play to contend with this season... just think of how ridiculous this situation is especially considering that we have had the same manager for over 20 years... no team should be better organized than ours... if nothing else, that should be the one advantage this team holds over all others, yet the exact opposite has occurred... this fact is even more disturbing considering the main argument against removing Wenger from his managerial position was that there was no suitable replacement and that people feared some sort of perceived drop - off if a new manager was brought into the mix... based on what we've witnessed since the time of his contract renewal a monkey with a magic eight ball could have done an adequate job... I hate to make jokes, in light of our current dilemma, but this team is so screwed up if I don't laugh about it, the only plausible response is to either cry or do something incredibly destructive... just look around this squad and try to see what our delusional manager sees that allow him to make such positive statements about our current team

This is what happens when theres no pressure from upstairs to win if wenger was in mourinhos position (win the league or ucl or get sacked) theres no way he wouldnt have bought a DM or let the manolas deal fall through over a measly # 3mill.

Not only did the German end that long barren spell by setting up Theo Walcott for the Gunners» second of the night in our Champions League game with Ludogorets, he also netted the first hat - trick of his professional career to give Arsenal a fantastic 6 - 0 win over the Bulgarian champions and put us in a great position to win a UCL group for the first time in years.

No matter what happened in the other Premier League games set to be played this weekend, there was always going to be a lot of pressure on Arsene Wenger and the Arsenal players after our side had fallen out of the top four and into the worst position at this point of a season for over 10 years.

Over the course of this season our expectations as title winners went sky high only to see the outcomes — our results and league position — suddenly come crashing down in free fall.

I believe that most of us would have been happy if someone had told us last August that we would be leap - frog over Spurs on the last day to secure 2nd place — our highest position since 2004/5 in the League.

Along with progression to the next stage of the League Cup and top spot in our Europa League group, Arsenal have transformed our league position from neat the bottom to being right on the coat tails of the pace setters, so you would expect the boss to be over the moon League Cup and top spot in our Europa League group, Arsenal have transformed our league position from neat the bottom to being right on the coat tails of the pace setters, so you would expect the boss to be over the moon League group, Arsenal have transformed our league position from neat the bottom to being right on the coat tails of the pace setters, so you would expect the boss to be over the moon league position from neat the bottom to being right on the coat tails of the pace setters, so you would expect the boss to be over the moon right?

The above refers to the improvement over the last three years in league position but does not address the total points scored and points behind the winner.

Branded a laughing stock all over the world, we are obsessed for 4th that even if we lead the league by feb, we'll just find a way to crawl back to our favorite position

It was no surprise to hear Arsene Wenger talking this week about the pressure of being at the top of the Premier League, as his Arsenal side have suffered with it plenty of times, including over the last few weeks when the Gunners hit a slump after finding ourselves two points clear and in pole position to win the Premier League.

Tell me therefore the number of trophies he had won, the average league position of arsenal over that period.

The Marlins, who were 10 - 11 at the time of the suspension, went 45 - 35 in Gordon's absence, and open play Thursday in the second wild card position in the National League, with a one - game lead over the Cardinals and 1 1/2 games over the New York Mets.

This Manager would have been sacked 10 years ago at any other Top Premier League club for his complete mis - management which has led to us being in a far worse position than when he took over and made us the current laughing stock of European Football.

Or on the other hand, if they lose conclusively i.e. 4 — 0, they could reason that the tie is over and that their best chance of getting a top four position is by picking up points in the league and as a consequence they play a strong team at the Emirates.

Yes we can improve but we will always think that, we could dominate the world football like Barca has in the past and we will still find faults with players... Lets be honest with ourselves and admit that currently it isn't that bad, look at UTD and Chelsea league positions after all their spending over the years if you need an example.

The Stephanois have been in superb form this season, and while the club have long looked on course for a Europa League spot, their victory over MHSC moves them into the Champions League positions.

I can, t criticized xhaka bcos there are some days like dat which player wont perform upto his standard, likewise mr wenger is too blame for any slitly mistake that occur in dat team 1 using players out of position 2lack of adequate signing 3 mistake in making sub 4using wrong tactics with wrong players 5 stubborness 6though all dis is happening bcos the team boards and owner are stupid 7i cant wait for dangote to take over and kick mr wenger and is fellow ass away good morning guys happy with lacazette and kolasinac recruite but they cant win us the league thanks

Arsenal are a Big Big draw for potential managers and I would imagine quite a few will be very keen to restore OUR CLUB to where we should be.Wenger staying well past his due date has made the new managers job so much easier.Whoever takes over will only have to concentrate on bettering a declining league position with little or no immediate chance of winning one of the TWO major honours that have been beyond Wenger for years.

Whilst Arsenal have once again found themselves knocked off top spot in the Premier League due to a second half Chelsea winner against West Brom, the Gunners will remain adamant that they are in a strong position to be top of the league over the Christmas pLeague due to a second half Chelsea winner against West Brom, the Gunners will remain adamant that they are in a strong position to be top of the league over the Christmas pleague over the Christmas period.

Commissioner Rob Manfred and MLB's owners went for the higher offer over the local option, which involved $ 400 million in debt, because it put the league in a better position to value teams more highly in the future (i.e., if this shit heap sold for $ 1.2 billion, other teams may be worth even more).

The former Southampton player has at least got some Premier League experience to his name, with 22 appearances for the Saints and another 35 over the last two seasons with Arsenal, but in a lot of those games the versatile Gunner was playing in the right back position so there are still real concerns over his ability in the middle.

Logically, his position as the most experienced manager in the league has given him an advantage over the other managers in this fantasy poll, but sadly not in where it matters the most - winning the league title.

Arsenal were very impressive in last week's League win over Bournemouth with their full team back and everyone playing in their normal positions, but Sunday's away trip to face Chelsea at Stamford Bridge will be a completely different kettle of fish with the Champions now in great form since their shock opening day defeat.

Trammell, who in 15 major league seasons never played a defensive position other than shortstop, will work at third base, first base, leftfield and centerfield because his successor at short, Travis Fryman, took over when Trammell was injured last season — and Fryman is there to stay.

Bolton Wanderers captain Kevin Davies accepts talks over a new contract may have to wait until the club have strengthened their position in the Premier League.

When faced with the conundrum of who to position up front last Sunday against Liverpool, in Arsenal's opening Premier League fixture, Wenger decided to go with Alexis Sanchez over Theo Walcott.

Suspect nothing will happen soon — as early season major league numbers don't often get a bench player sent down, and AAA numbers have to be maintained for a extended period before they take over a rostered player position.

Arsenal finished in the fifth position last season, their lowest league finish since Arsene Wenger took over as manager of the club two decades ago and that anomaly has prompted the Frenchman to delve into the transfer market and splash the cash, something the fans had hitherto accused him of not doing enough.

Chelsea season is basically over after the Everton defeat, they're out of every competitions they're in, they're no where near the league title nor top four, they're in to good of a position for relegation battle, and just sitting somewhere in middle of the table.....

Looking at Arsenal's drop in league table position over the last 2 seasons and the resultant trend does not make pleasant reading for owners and sponsors.

The wage bill is over 4 years and proportionate to our previous standing and league positions.

I would prefer Morgan over all of the above as he has Premier league experience and he is kind of hybrid of Arterta - Coquelin, but here is the tricky situation; for instance if we buy Morgan and sell Arteta, Flamini and Diaby we still have Coquelin, Bielik and Chambers for the position, I can ignore Bielik as he is young and has lots of time.

Arsenal obviously needed to pick up some Premier League points, even if you are like me and feel that our top four hopes are already over, but with all the negativity around the club and the team being on the worst away run and the worst league position since Arsene Wenger took over, we also needed Arsenal to get back to something like the way we canLeague points, even if you are like me and feel that our top four hopes are already over, but with all the negativity around the club and the team being on the worst away run and the worst league position since Arsene Wenger took over, we also needed Arsenal to get back to something like the way we canleague position since Arsene Wenger took over, we also needed Arsenal to get back to something like the way we can play.

For the season he led the league with 21 game - winning RBIs, and over the past two years Mattingly has batted an astounding.393 with runners in scoring position.

Being deployed on the wing instead of his more preferred position up front, Theo has put in some excellent performances for Arsenal, with the North London club having won all four games since his return, including crucial victories over Manchester City and Olympiakos in the Champions League.

Monreal clearly feels that there is a great team spirit and sense of togetherness in the Arsenal dressing room, with no little cliques of certain players, and he believes that this has been very beneficial and even essential to the way the Gunners have performed over the last few seasons, ending the long wait for a trophy and now getting into a great position to challenge for the big prize of the Premier League title.

The Mirror reports that Spurs used this opportunity to strengthen their position over Berahino, who has not started a league game for the Baggies since October, largely because of the off - pitch distractions.

Chelsea retained their position as league leaders over the weekend after they came from one goal behind, the first goal they've conceded in seven games, to hand Tottenham their first defeat of the season in a 2 - 1 victory at Stamford Bridge.

But with the north Londoners through to the Europa League last eight — they face CSKA Moscow over two legs next month — Wenger's position remains unclear.

Spurs were clear favourites to win the Europa League prior to last night's round of matches and that position hasn't changed following the win over FC Sheriff.

United are in a far better position this year as opposed to last, what with the return of the Champions League and the improvements that they made to the squad over the summer.

Our biggest victory over Middlesbrough that I can recall was in the final game of our record breaking Premier League season of 1998 - 99, when two goals from Trevor Sinclair, and one each from Lampard and Keller gave us a 4 - 0 victory and a finishing league position of fifth League season of 1998 - 99, when two goals from Trevor Sinclair, and one each from Lampard and Keller gave us a 4 - 0 victory and a finishing league position of fifth league position of fifth place.