Sentences with phrase «play full strength sides»

This is why the major clubs, including Arsenal, do not play full strength sides in most of the rounds.

Wenger has already confirmed that he will be playing a full strength side.

This is a big game for the Gunners after losing our first game to Dinamo Zagreb and with us not playing until Sunday, is it vital for Wenger to play a full strength side and to make sure the players are not taking Olympiakos lightly?

Arsenal's dreadful injury record not only prevents Arsene Wenger from ever playing his full strength side, it also means the French manager is forced to regularly play half - fit players, who then get injured and continue the cycle.

Would you have played a full strength side against Sporting Lisbon to try and get to the UEFA Cup final, or rest players to prioritise staying in the Premier League like Megson did?

Not exact matches

There could be hope of making an appearance in the FA Cup fourth round, but should Southampton overcome Norwich to take us on, we may look to play a near - full strength side (especially as the Saints knocked us out of the League Cup this term).

Also, playing a second string side against Spurs will not necessarily mean defeat and by the same token, playing a full strength team will not necessarily mean that Arsenal win.

That the reason the Premier League compels - or attempts to compel - weaker sides to play their full - strength team every game is to preserve the integrity of the product.

Boss Tuca Ferretti, who is renowned for playing under - strength sides in continental competitions, named a full strength side for the tie.

we have played a full strength dortmund side the last 4 years

All that transfer noise wouldn't let you realize how good our moderately priced stars are until out of the blue, we play a full strength Man City side that is currently managed by the demi god, Pep Guardiola.

A mostly second string Arsenal side (Lacazette, Ozil, Ramsey, Kocielny, Wilshere all rested with the Europa tie in hand) outplayed at home by Very decent full strength side who are unfortunately in relegation and have more to play for in other to avoid relegation.

All other teams manage to play midweek and weekends with same full strength side It's absolute garbage Wenger is yesterday's man, every loss damages his legacy.

As far as the team news is concern Barcelona don't have any major injury worries and I full expect Enrique to name his normal full strength side with Neymar, Messi and Suarez starting upfront while Rakitic, Iniesta and Busquest to playing in central roles while the Enrique might have to decide weather to start with Dani Alves or stick with Sergio Roberto.

It is never easy to predict Rafael Benitez's starting line - up, but he will set up his side in the typical 4 -2-3-1 formation which has been a real success when played at virtually full strength.