Sentences with phrase «run of the game»

First of all, considering we are currently 5th, we first of all have to fight to get back into the Top Four, which shouldn't prove too hard considering the run of games that we have coming up, and Man United v Liverpool, Man City v Tottenham and Liverpool v Chelsea all being played before the end of January.
In fact Gibbs remained as the club's first choice left back even after Monreal's arrival at the club, but once the Spaniard got a run of games in the first team, his consistency, confidence and ability have meant that he's never looked back and been displaced by Arsenal's number three.
Besides, how often does he play to even get a run of games and some form under his belt?!
Any long term injury like that takes time to come back from, and when you have emerging one of the best young right backs around having taken your place, its hard to get a run of games to hit some form.
He's turned out season around over a long run of games and given us great stability and balance.
This will catalyze an astonishing run of games in order to secure Champions League spot.
Withing the space of just two - and - a-half weeks Arsenal are faced with a run of games that could see the current season and our hopes of success in it all but disappear or take on a very positive look indeed.
Give him more than just a run of games.
Injuries may have been a part of the reasoning for his stagnation in recent seasons, but it can not be argued that when he is fit, his inconsistency on the pitch is the main factor for why he doesn't get a good run of games and why he hasn't developed to the expected potential.
Seriously we should give him a run of games as a DM and get another CB just incase.
Diaby Flamini Arteta Podolski Campbell (unfortunately never got enough run of games to repeat his world cup form) Miyachi Theo (will be his choice.
From a wide perspective, Gibbs, Debuchy, and the OX underwhelmed when they played in Europe, and Campbell wouldn't even be hear if Welbz wasn't hurt (though I think I rate his ability higher than most if he was just given a run of games to get confidence).
Perhaps he just needed a run of games and some confidence and that first goal of the season against Swansea has clearly helped.
Wenger will sign an extension in April / May after this «great run of games», possibly including a spot on the Wembley.
His efforts are the main reason we have had a great run of games.
Gabriel should get a good run of games to get his confidence and should replace Kos.
Bellerin should be getting games in the PL & so should hayden tbh both great players they can def play coquelin too they just need a run of games you seen how hard it is for wilshere ozil ect to find form so if these yonger ones get a run of games they will be awesome.
I believe now is the time to give Welbeck a run of games up top starting at his old stomping grounds this weekend.
He needs a run of games to be in a better shape.
That is because the Saints are in the middle of a crucial, bust and tiring run of games.
Drop him and bring him back when we have easier run of games for him to build his confidence.
CL, elimination, lose points in the league but after this we go on some crazy run of games when we either have nothing much to play for or to get that top four spot.
Hopefully Gabriel will improve if given a good run of games.
My friend who is a ManU fan, praised Arsenal for one - two passes which I think if we improved would be a very good and different tactic in PL (just like Barcelona, they have very good one - two passing or we call tiki - taka) and in the final third we have to improve finishing which I hope Welbeck after getting a run of games will surely improve.
Although given a run of games in the right position with Sanchez, Welbeck and Theo ahead of him Ozil can still prove to be worth the money.
A good run of games here or there and head fake in terms of an convincing victory over a good team but ultimate failure when it matters.
Improvement I've sure been there the past few games... I feel he should trust more some players like Campbell, Podolski and Bellerin (who looks a real talent at right back with a run of games under his belt) and put in place more rotations / flexibility!!
Bottom line, let Mesut get a run of games in his natural position with these players around him, and you'll get where I'm coming from.
I hope wenger gives him a consistent run of games as our ST.
My bet is if given a run of games in his favorite role Ramsey will be the stand out player in the middle.
Give give him a run of games, I really think he is a very intelligent player.
To win the PL we need an exceptinal run of games, nothing about the current form suggests this is likely.
I understand Wenger wants to give Wilshere a solid run of games which is paying off.
At one point he got a run of games as central striker and did OK IMO if you include the additional dimension his speed gave Ozil and Sanchez.
That said, I think he brings more ability and balance on the right than Ramsey does and deserves a run of games over there.
Problem he has is he needs a run of games to find his form.
Give him a run of games.
With his England place coming under increasing threat from Birmingham's in - form keeper Joe Hart and West Ham's Robert Green, James is desperate for a run of games in the Premier League.
He had a great run of games in that season..
And Olivier Giroud was having a fantastic season in front of goal, so who could have expected him to go on his longest run of games without scoring since he joined the club?
An extended run of games and he may just start whipping it low and hard across the keeper like he does so clinically at times..
He just needs a good solid run of games and can start performing how he did in the worldcup when we spotted him.
Give him a run of games in the middle of the park and we will see.
What's worse is Keown says this after seeing a small run of games which has felt like two years in the making since we last saw him play well.
I wouldn't put it past Ramsey getting injured now he has a run of games, most probably hamstring injury.
And Chamberlain has good vision and passing, you probably haven't seen his through balls, he just needs confidence which he will get when he gets a run of games.
OT: If Leicester scale through their next run of games which I don't pray they do, then surely they are clear favourites... As for Arsenal, we have only Everton, spurs, ManU and West ham as tough away matches, I do not include City... It seems we always do well when we are out of the UCL and fighting for Top4..
You also know that it goes against the visions of the regulators of the game, for the running of the game.
November or August, even in May or March, it is a tough run of games for any team in Europe playing the Spuds, Manures and PSG in succession.
Now that we are out of contention for a place in the top four, the time has come to give youngsters like Chambers, Holding and Maitland Miles a run of games to prove themselves.Play Chambers and Holding together in a flat back four with MN at defensive mid flank ed by Ramsay and Wilshire.
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