Sentences with phrase «legitimate contender»

That's reflected in McManaman's analysis of Jurgen Klopp's current squad, as he believes that they're still a few signings away from being considered legitimate contenders for the Premier League title.

This is as legitimate a contender in the midsize SUV segment as you'll find, crammed with every feature an...

This is as legitimate a contender in the midsize SUV segment as you'll find, crammed with every...

Weed out people who aren't legitimate contenders.

With Arsenal floundering and Manchester United trying to find their way, could Aston Villa be the most legitimate contender to replace one of the big four at the top?

The Braves will need to transition from scrappy, sorta - interesting team to legitimate contender soon.

«There are a handful of legitimate contenders and she's one of them.

Jam packed with Oscar winners and nominees, this category has 10 legitimate contenders vying for six spots.

That the Encore isa legitimate contender to the X1 shows how much easier it is to improve a cheap car than to hold a luxury model down to a price.

The Razer Wolverine Ultimate is one of the few legitimate contenders to the Elite Controller's throne, and even one - ups Microsoft's premium gamepad in a few key ways.

After last week's debacle at St. James's Park, the Arsenal came home to the friendly confines of Emirates Stadium looking to prove to the rest of the league they are legitimate contenders for the title.

The Buccaneers» win over the Saints has them tied atop the NFC South with the Falcons, and has Tampa Bay looking like legitimate contenders.

Like any boxing promoter, the press hypes every election, exaggerating differences between the parties and hyping each candidate as a legitimate contender, Matt Taibbi wrote in an article on the Republican convention for Rolling Stone: «Otherwise, why watch?»

While cost of living may make this a longer shot, Washington, D.C. is not to be ignored as a legitimate contender.

Now Android is a legitimate contender, and, in some markets, it's outselling the iPhone.

Android Pay could be a legitimate contender in this race although it remains to be seen how much traction this solution can gain all over the world.

It's actually kind of scary that someone who is considered a legitimate contender for the GOP nomination in 2016 is not willing to admit that the bible has creation wrong.

A seasoned cooking instructor and self - described «joyful vegan,» author Colleen Patrick - Goudreau puts to rest the myth that vegan baking is an inferior alternative to non-vegan baking, putting it in its rightful place as a legitimate contender in the baking arena.

If Wilson, Baldwin, and the Seahawks offense can continue to throw the football with the efficiency and explosiveness that they've displayed over the last month, they're going to be legitimate contenders to win the NFC for the third year in a row.

Rookies Andy Dalton and A.J. Green have turned the Bengals into a legitimate contender faster than anyone would have expected, while Marvin Lewis has the Cincy D ranked in the top - 10 in both opponents rushing and passing yards.

Kansas hasn't received much respect this season as a legitimate contender, finding itself as a 1.5 - point underdog in the Big 12 tournament championship game against West Virginia and a 3 - point underdog in the Elite Eight against No. 2 Duke.

They're hoping that a certain Italian striker will be willing to kiss his home country goodbye for the chance to play for a legitimate contender!

With a Week 4 game against the self - destructing Chicago Bears on the way, the Raiders may enter a Week 5 game against the incumbent kings of the AFC West, the Broncos with a 3 - 1 record and a chance to establish themselves as a legitimate contender.

Arsenals minimum goal should be to be «Legitimate Contenders» for both.

The Croatian international was in high demand this summer, but eventually he opted for a switch to Turin with Juventus now expected to be legitimate contenders to win the competition this year.

On the surface, it makes the Cavs instant favorites in the East and a legitimate contender for the NBA title.

If the pitching staff gets healthy, Texas» offense should make the Rangers a legitimate contender.

His opponent, Oezdemir, is a legitimate contender, with wins in his last five fights, including a knockout of Jimi Manuwa at UFC 214.

«But the way Doug has held things together, right on into Oakland, should not only make them forget the past but realize that we are a legitimate contender.»

Add Lacazette or Aubeyang, Oneyrku and a back up keeper and Arsenal will roll into the fall campaign as a legitimate contender.

Getting a Pro Bowler with a rookie contract for a fourth - round pick is a steal and should help a legitimate contender continue its push for a potential Super Bowl run.

The Cardinals and Pirates are legitimate contenders and the Cubs are being overrated but still should be a solid club that will win more games than it loses.

Minnesota is favored to win only one of its final four games, so the Gophers are not a legitimate contender despite being only a couple of games back.

The crucial victory left little doubt that the Jaguars are a legitimate contender, but it was also marred by an ugly, chaotic ending.

I still think that taxans are a legitimate contender, but what happen to that game?

Do you still believe the Texans are a legitimate contender?

As a result, we've seen the Tigers and Hurricanes move from longshots to legitimate contenders to...

As a result, we've seen the Tigers and Hurricanes move from longshots to legitimate contenders to win the National Championship.

Arsenal have frustrated fans for their inconsistent performances in the Premier League but this year oddsmakers finally view them as a legitimate contender.

But, plenty of new and established talent solidified Modesto Christian as a top pick for a 15th section title and a legitimate contender for NorCal and state championships.

With Ozil improving and all our other players, another DM and striker will make us legitimate contenders.

The whirlwind travel itinerary provided an opportunity to further explore options as he attempts to whittle a widespread process down to legitimate contenders.

Yet despite having six teams in this week's College Football Playoff rankings, Wisconsin is the only Big Ten team that is a legitimate contender for one of the four playoff spots.

The Jazz have gone from a bottom seed in the West to a team that on many nights has looked like a legitimate contender.

«They need to build into a party network and be seen as a legitimate contender for a party,» she said.

It's a formula that has transformed the 74 - year - old socialist from a fringe figure in Democratic politics to a legitimate contender for the party's presidential nomination, powering him past his establishment - backed rival Hillary Clinton in January fundraising and all but guaranteeing a protracted primary battle.

«Rushed voter coordination might eliminate a candidate who otherwise would have been a legitimate contender if he or she were seriously considered,» he said.