Sentences with phrase «premier league defenders»

Since he has become one of the key Premier league defenders over the last decade, the 34 - year - old was expected to secure a quick to move to another Premier league or French Ligue 1 club.

Maybe Premier League defenders have wised up to him during his time in England, with Liverpool and now Chelsea.

lacazette's biggest problem is that he can't keep the ball high up the pitch against premier league defenders.

At that point, the MLS was in mid-season and Henry would have been at a point where you could judge his current abilities against Premier League defenders.

Holt will be useless against Premier League defenders, they said.

The veteran Steve Harper is a reliable pair of gloves in goal and his defensive centre back trio of James Chester, Michael Dawson and Paul McShane are all solid, experienced Premier League defenders.

Spurs have already missed out on versatile defender Matthias Ginter, seen striker Josh King choose to stay put at Bournemouth, witnessed Everton slap a massive # 50m price tag on Ross Barkley and learn that they will have to fork out at least # 25m each for Premier League defenders Ben Gibson and Alfie Mawson.

Mauricio Pochettino is keen to add to his defensive options over this summer transfer window, and is reportedly ready to spend more than # 50m on these two Premier League defenders, with the Daily Star claiming that Spurs have «cash to splash».

Yet it would be unfair to label him as a purely attacking player; he made more than his fair share of tackles (92)- «only five Premier League defenders made more.

The new «SAS» trio will be a nightmare for Premier League defenders.

Once he came out of his shell, the Dutchman mesmorised both fans and Premier League defenders.

So should we be worried that he is still a bit lacking inconfidence facing Premier League defenders (and referees!)

Are there any other Premier League defenders you could see us taking a further look at?

Compared to Blues legend Didier Drogba, the young Belgian has shown his talent on loan at West Brom this season, scoring 14 goals and looking a real handful for Premier League defenders.

I mean the premier league defenders like John Terry, Cahill, Kompany, Fonte, Skrtel, Huth, Dann, Shawcross, etc..

Wenger doesn't see it like that and will play him upfront on his own, against proven premier league defenders.

I think he would struggle with the pace of Premier League defenders much like Giroud does.

Would Lacazette provide an upgrade on Giroud's ability to shield the ball from opposition defences, to come off the bench & have an immediate feel for the game to provide assists & goals, win headers against the far more physical Premier League defenders?

Kompany's handling of Diego Costa was a major part of the game and may have given the rest of the Premier League defenders a way to combat Chelsea.

Mbappe is still developing but looks more equipped to deal with premier league defenders and there's more to work with and shape.

Koscielny has been a key player for the side in recent seasons, because despite having a fairly shakey start to his Arsenal career when he joined back in the summer of 2010, the Frenchman has since grown into not just one of the best Premier League defenders but one of the best defenders of the current generation on a world wide scale.

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The ruthlessness shown by the youngster is likely to appeal to the cold - hearted Jose Mourinho, although we're not sure if Premier League defenders will concede defeat alike to the young child in his Instagram video after a nutmeg.

He could be a decent youth investment and someone who could partner Chambers in years to come, because personally I think Gabriel is going to struggle to become a leading Premier League defender.

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A married Premier League defender is caught up in a # 100k blackmail attempt following a night of extremely passionate sex with a one - night stand, according to The Sun.

The 32 - year - old is an established Premier League defender and would bring more immediate assurances given his experience in the English top flight.

Whether or not he will make it at Chelsea remains to be seen, but 18 - year - old centre - back Christensen certainly has the ability to become a top Premier League defender.

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Is now just 3 away from being the top scoring Premier League defender of all time, and has been a rock all year for the Blues.

Our «goals conceded» column is beyond a joke, especially away from home, so I was extremely surprised that Arsene didn't try his hardest to bring in a super-experienced top class Premier League defender in January.

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The 10th most expensive Premier League defender was Jose Bosingwa, with Chelsea signing the Portuguese right back for a fee of # 16.2 m in 2008.

A Premier League defender and Arsenal target will snub a move to the Emirates to instead sign for a Premier League rival.

I guess Walcott lost his guts to dribble like that when he is getting older, due to injuries, Premier League defender's vicious tackles and Wenger's instructions

I have said this for 2 years now, he is currently bossing premier league defender, and wouldn't need to be replaced for almost a decade

In 2013/14, no Premier League defender of any nationality made more interceptions (104) or won more aerial duels (171) than Davies; those disparate disciplines show his equal comfort reading the game or reacting to physical presence, while he contributed the second - highest number of tackles won for a centre - back (56, one behind Swansea's Chico Flores).

Indeed, he was the only Premier League defender to notch at least three goals and three assists (four goals and three assists, in his case).

After many months out of the game, veteran Premier League defender Patrice Evra made his first appearance in a Hammers shirt and Daniel Danielli Leach tracked his every move.

Per Mertesacker has the joint - second best pass accuracy of any Premier League defender that has made more than five appearances this season.

Bellerin issues apology; Wenger blames referee; 24 - year - old Premier League defender wanted by Arsenal

Nigeria Premier League defender Izu Joseph has been shot dead in his hometown of Okaki in oil - rich southern Bayelsa state, it was reported on Monday.

In October, a Nigeria Premier League defender Izu Joseph was accidentally shot dead when soldiers raided his hometown of Okaki in southern Bayelsa state.

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England international Kieran Gibbs was given a well earned rest, but that lasted just 20 minutes as our Spanish defender Nacho Monreal picked up a knee problem that looks certain to keep him out of the Premier League clash with Southampton.

Now however all that has changed and the Gunners can proudly argue that they have a number of quality defenders, some of which are considered to be amongst some of the very best in the Premier League and Europe!

The fact that our excellent centre back Laurent Koscielny is due to get the nod ahead of the Man City defender Eliaquim Mangala is hardly surprising really, as the Gunner was one of the most consistent and impressive players in the Premier League last season, while the only consistency with Mangala is how he has continually failed to justify his huge transfer fee.

The Welsh defender joined Swansea from Stockport eight - years ago in 2008 for # 300,000 and has gone onto make 350 appearances for the Premier League outfit.

The former England defender played every single minute of Chelsea's Premier League title - winning campaign last season, but it remains to be seen how much longer he can perform every week at that outstanding level.

Liverpool have confirmed highly - rated defender Andre Wisdom has joined newly - promoted Barclays Premier League outfit Norwich City on a season - long loan deal.

If Atleti were to do this it would allow them to create an auction amongst the versatile defender's Premier League suitors.