Sentences with phrase «of a relegation battle»

Les Merlus remain in the midst of a relegation battle although they currently sit just outside the drop zone.

Judging by a lot of the negative comments on JustArsenal you would think that Arsenal were fighting to get out of the relegation battle, but the fact is that we are currently just two points behind the leaders as we approach the busy Christmas period.

Burnley have not been as easy to beat as people expected and are currently 10 points clear of the relegation battle, but the fact is that our opponents have won all their points at home and just the single point on the road so we will be hot favourites.

While Cheema's exploits for the Bees» underage side may feel like a world away from the prospect of a relegation battle with the Swans or the Black Cats, or of battling for Europe with the Merseyside pair, Barnet boss Martin Allen has already seen enough promise in the wonderkid to include him in the first - team set up.

The Black Cats of Sunderland are said to be interested, as David Moyes looks to bolster his attack during the thick of a relegation battle.

Otherwise it looks like Pennant will once again be the big fish in a little pond, staring into the murkiness of another relegation battle.

For some clubs, this is the time of the year when the sweet smell of European football comes calling; for others, this is the time of the season where the thought of a relegation battle starts to settle in.

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The loss of such a critical figure leaves Villa at risk of another relegation battle, and Sherwood will be hoping that Gestede can replace the goals lost with Benteke's exit to Liverpool.

L'ETG are still in the midst of a relegation battle near the foot of the the French table.

I think both the Seagulls and the Terriers will find it exceptionally tough and I wouldn't be surprised to see both flounder and struggle and perhaps be part of a relegation battle.

But Mignolet has admitted the pressure of the relegation battle is not eased by the international break.

His contract runs out in June and there is little indication — especially in the face of a relegation battle — that the club wants to extend this deal.

There are also plenty of relegation battles on Saturday afternoon involving teams lower down the table.

Even a draw would keep our nice cushion above the West London club, though Conte's side do have a rather favourable fixture list after this weekend with the likes of relegation battling West Ham, Southampton and Swansea City all to face.

«Judging by a lot of the negative comments on JustArsenal you would think that Arsenal were fighting to get out of the relegation battle, but the fact is that we are currently just two points behind the leaders»....

Bent is a proven Premier League marksman and the London born striker may not be all that keen at remaining at an Aston Villa side who have found themselves in the midst of a relegation battle this term.

Newcastle United are without a win in seven Premier League fixtures and have managed just seven goals thus far this term and Podolski could well provide the north - east side with a cutting edge in the final third that could help pull them clear of a relegation battle.

Southampton manager Mark Hughes wants his players «to enjoy the challenge» of their relegation battle with the club five points from safety.

However, back to back defeats have followed for Steve Kean's men and they are right in the thick of the relegation battle.

It hasn't been easy going at the Parc des Sports, and the Pinks find themselves in the midst of a relegation battle.

The Welsh club have taken 20 points from 13 matches since Carlos Carvahal took over as manager, but even that run hasn't pulled them completely out of the relegation battle.

Hull look a reinvigorated side under Marco Silva, as they have picked up impressive results and crucial points as they try and fight their way out of a relegation battle.

More than a few eyebrows were raised earlier in the season when Delph committed his future to Aston Villa by penning a fresh contract extension in the midst of a relegation battle.

Are you hoping to stay out of a relegation battle (that means you, Tottenham); or are you searching for that elusive Premier League title (Liverpool)?

Even though their opponents are struggling in the midst of a relegation battle, PSG made hard work of picking up the three points in front of their own fans.

Toulouse are deep in the midst of a relegation battle and were defeated by fellow strugglers Racing Club de Lens.

The Black Cats are currently in the midst of a relegation battle, and despite replacing Gus Poyet with Dick Advocaat, have seen little upturn in their fortunes over the last few weeks.

Modric's loss will certainly hurt Tottenham who at the moment find themselves locked in a Premier League battle to get out of the relegation battle.

It hasn't been an easy season, and with only eight games to go, Le TFC sit in the bottom three and in the midst of a relegation battle.

However, with the Scot now a free agent, he could be the ideal solution for the Pensioners, should Abramovich be seeking a short - term fire - fighter to pull them clear of a relegation battle.

The Basque side are enduring a nightmarish campaign and, after 11 matches, sit 18th in the Spanish top flight, finding themselves in the midst of a relegation battle.

However, were the Scot to become a free agent, and should the Pensioners require a short - term fire - fighter to pull them clear of a relegation battle, Moyes could an ideal pick!

With Gary Megson now in charge, Bolton Wanderers were in the midst of a relegation battle.

This time last term, the East Midlands side were in the midst of a relegation battle they only escaped by the thinnest of margins.

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In the midst of a relegation battle and without a win in nine matches, Cologne have parted ways with sporting director Jörg Schmadtke by mutual agreement.

Under David Moyes, the Hammers have shown incredible grit and determination to drag themselves out of relegation battle and Friday proved to be no different as they fought to an eventful 1 - 1 draw against bitter cross-town rivals.