Sentences with phrase «old faces competition»
Although the 23 - year - old faces competition from Alberto Moreno to make the left - back spot his own, if he continues as he is, it surely won't be long before he pushes the Spaniard back to the bench on a more regular basis.
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«No Country for Old Men» faced some serious competition in the race for best picture («There Will Be Blood,» «Juno,» «Atonement,» «Michael Clayton»), but it still managed to triumph.
When it inked a $ 4 - billion leveraged buyout deal back in 2010, it became the latest in a long line of suitors that had promised to «fix» the 60 - year old chain, which was flagging in the face of stiff competition from a reinvigorated McDonald's and a new crop of rivals like Chipotle Mexican Grill and Panera Bread.
But at a time when «scale» is the buzzword for media investors, Disney could be the one old - school media behemoth with the muscle to grow in the face of heightened competition from new entrants such as Netflix, Amazon, Apple, Google and Facebook.
But to coin the old phrase, to win the competition you are going to have to face the big boys at some stage during the competition.
City could face competition for Isco's signature from Manchester United, however, with Don Balon claiming Jose Mourinho could even be willing to part with goalkeeper David de Gea in order to bring him to Old Trafford.
However, the Etihad Stadium heavyweights look set to face major competition in their hopes of signing the 25 - year - old.
However, should the Red Devils move for the North African, they may face competition from Arsenal, with The Guardian linking the Gunners with a move for the talented 24 - year - old.
Chelsea may face competition from their London rivals West Ham are also understood to be keeping tabs on the 24 - year - old.
The same source are also reporting that both PSG and Juventus are interested in the 25 - year - old, so should Arsene Wenger's side wish to sign the player, they may face some stiff competition in the race to secure his signature.
Tottenham are understood to be leading the chase for the 21 - year - old but will face competition from Serie A giants Inter Milan, as well as a host of other Premier League clubs including Everton.
Manchester United face major competition if they are to bring Edinson Cavani to Old Trafford this summer, with Real Madrid believed to be interested in the Uruguayan forward.
TalkSPORT [via the Liverpool Echo] note that the Reds are considering a move for the former AC Milan star, although they may yet face competition from the Gunners, who have also been tipped to move for the 29 - year - old.
However, with Bayern Munich, Real Madrid, Barcelona and Ajax also scouting the 19 year - old wonderkid, they are likely to face stiff competition for the signing of a player who is almost certain to move on from Heerenveen either in January or next summer.
Juventus have reportedly made Martial their top transfer target this summer, but face competition from Bayern if they want to prise the France international away from Old Trafford.
The Gazzetta dello Sport reported that Liverpool were keen on the 28 - year - old earlier in the month, although Liverpool do face competition from Ligue 1 heavyweights Olympique de Marseille, with L'Equipe noting that the experienced operator is also being considered by the hierarchy at the Stade Velodrome.
Wilshere has been looking like his old self today and Ramsey will face serious competition when he comes back, but I want to know who gave Alexis a kick up the arse - nal.!
The 25 - year - old managed just 10 goals in 42 appearances in all competitions last season, and now faces a tough task of getting his career back on track.
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It's added that Guardiola could face competition from old rival Jose Mourinho and Man Utd for Umtiti.
The 19 - year - old faces a great deal of competition for places at the Parc des Princes due to the high number of big - money signings on the books at the club, but has still shown glimpses of great promise, and could make his way to a big club in the near future.
The18 - year - old precocious talent has already represented Croatia's U-21 side, although the Gunners look set to face competition from Inter Milan for the wideman.
The 18 - year - old Frenchman is the 4th highest scorer in the UEFA Champions League with Les Rouges et Blancs still embarking on a memorable run in the elite competition, and are set for the semi-finals to face Juventus in what will be a contest of Europe's strongest attackers vs the strongest defenders.
The FA Cup has attached with it the prestige of being football's oldest club competition and the chance for lower league teams to face England «s best but for any club in the top 4 the FA Cup is usually 3rd on the list of priorities and is usually bumped up when any other chance of silverware is gone.
Only signed from Chelsea last January in a # 37m deal, it is already thought that Juan Mata could be on his way out of Manchester United as Atletico Madrid come calling for the talented Spanish international, who has not quite found his feet at Old Trafford and now faces increased competition for places in the side.
The 27 - year - old former Manchester United man does not even particularly face a great deal of competition for a spot at centre - back at the moment, with only Gary Cahill and Phil Jagielka currently looking the best options in that part of the pitch.
The source also reveal that Newcastle may yet face competition for the striker's signature, with Russian giants Spartak Moscow understood to be showing an interest in the 29 - year - old's signature.
It's suggested that the 23 - year - old is a prime candidate along with Oblak to fill De Gea's shoes once he leaves, although the Red Devils could face competition from Manchester City for his signature this summer.
Arsenal and Liverpool have been keen on the 29 - year - old for some time, but also face competition from AS Roma and AC Milan for his signature.
But Arsenal face competition for another of their targets, 22 - year - old defender Fabian Schar from Basel, with Inter Milan and Borussia Dortmund also interested --(Daily Mirror)
The 21 - year - old impressed in his first season at City, but now faces increased competition for places in the side with Manuel Pellegrini signing Martin Demichelis last summer, and with Porto star Eliaquim Mangala expected to join this year.
Arsenal are hoping to sign 21 year - old Mainz goalkeeper Loris Karius as a long term contender for the goalkeeping position at the Emirates Stadium, report the Mirror, but the Gunners are set to face competition from major clubs across the continent for the signature of one of the most exciting young players performing in the Bundesliga currently.
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However, they could face competition from Inter Milan for the 23 - year - old Paraguayan, who has shone in the MLS in 2017.
OM retain hope of keeping the forward, with president Vincent Labrune confirming, «[we] are planning further talks this summer for the Argenine,» but OM are likely to face competition for the 20 - year - old's signature.
If the 30 year old does eventually leave the Spanish capital, it is believed Man United would face still competition for his signature from oil - rich Paris Saint Germain.
This is according to the Sun, who are reporting that the Ivorian international was cautioned for a tackle he made on Alex Sandro in the second half of his side's 2 - 2 draw with the Old Lady in Turin, and that the player now faces a one match suspension after picking up his third yellow card of the competition.
The Bundesliga giants will wait until after the Champions League final on May 22nd to make their move for the Bulgarian forward but may face competition from Italy, namely AC Milan, for the 29 - year - old.
The Red Devils, facing a favourable fifth - round clash away at either Huddersfield Town or Birmingham City in the fifth round of the FA Cup, could focus on England's oldest club competition in a bid to secure major honours for the second season in a row.
The Sun claims, however, Mauricio Pochettino's side now face tough competition from Premier League rivals Manchester United, who are prepared to spend massively in their pursuit of the 24 - year - old prolific forward.
This time the 45 - year - old will be doubly motivated to make sure that he leaves Wembley with a smile on his face and a dream in his players» eyes - the dream of winning the world's oldest club competition for the second year running.
The Magpies face competition for the in - demand 22 - year - old, though, with Paris Saint - Germain and Bayern Munich also thought to be interested.
Manchester United are on a four game winning run in all competitions and should be considered favorites to win their fifth fixture in a row when they face Sunderland at Old Trafford on Boxing day.
The 23 - year - old centre - back, who can also play at full - back, made 26 Bundesliga appearances for Borussia Dortmund last term but faced competition from Marc Barta, Łukasz Piszczek and Sokratis Papastathopoulos.
The 19 - year old has been in sparkling form for Sao Paulo and Brazil, nut Madrid face strong competition from Chelsea and Inter Milan for his services.
Tuttosport says United are facing competition from Juventus and Real Madrid for the 17 - year - old prodigy.
According to Mirror, the Reds face strong competition from Tottenham Hotspur but they have a cunning plan to secure the signing of the 21 - year - old winger.
Premier League giants with the likes of Manchester City and Manchester United were said to be interested on the 23 - year - old attacker, but they could now face a stiff competition from the Blues, according to the London Evening Standard.
Claude Puel's side are said to face stiff competition from West Ham United, Stoke City, West Bromwich Albion for the 26 - year - old's services.
Sheyi Ojo: # 10m (20 - year - old has looked good in spells for Fulham this season but has faced competition from the likes of Lucas Piazon and Floyd Ayite; would certainly have a number of Championship clubs keen on the pacey wide attacker)