Sentences with phrase «rest against a relegation»
Both seasons run at the same time, so you'll sometimes see a domestic game where the starters all rest against a relegation candidate, then gear up for a showdown against another elite team in EuroLeague / EuroCup.
https://www.sbnation.com/ Not exact matches
Derby ended the 1989/90 season only three points (plus, obviously, goal difference) above the relegation zone, but throughout the season had won by two or more goals in eight of their nine home games against the rest of the bottom half, and so ended up safe with a goal difference of positive - 3.
In January 2014, he was sent away on loan to Cardiff City for the rest of the season, then in the topflight and battling against relegation.
Especially as Sunderland have a massive relegation six - pointer against Norwich on Saturday, which could encourage Poyet to rest some of his key players — and they certainly don't have the depth in their squad for their second string to cope with Chelsea.