Sentences with phrase «season they struggle as»

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In the intervening years, I watched in disbelief as the Timberwolves struggled to win more than half of their regular season games.

While the move has been in the works for some time as the Giants struggled this season, it was still a difficult moment for Eli when the news became official.

Toys «R» Us, a nostalgic favorite even as many shoppers moved to Amazon and huge chains like Walmart, plans to close up to 182 stores after struggling during the holiday season.

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The storm confronting Keely and his family feels like it has reached gale - force levels: as farmers struggle with the fall - out of an unprecedented, late - in - the - season 15 per cent drop in the milk price and demand politicians deliver an industry fighting fund, the largest processor and price - setter Murray Goulburn was hit with a class action and an Australian Securities and Investments Commission investigation.

Currently Robert can be seen helping save Americas struggling restaurants on Restaurant: Impossible as well as on the new season of The Next Iron Chef: Super Chefs, as he joins an all - star caliber group of chefs, including Anne Burrell, Michael Chiarello, Elizabeth Falkner, Alex Guarnaschelli, Chuck Hughes, Beau MacMillan, Spike Mendelsohn, Marcus Samuelsson and Geoffrey Zakarian, as they battle it out for the title of The Next Iron Chef!

We will comfortably finish above LFC this season as champions while they struggle to finish 6th

Meanwhile, Arsenal struggled up front last season as players like Olivier Giroud and Danny Welbeck didn't reach the levels expected of them, with the latter in particular proving a disappointment since his move from Manchester United, scoring only 8 goals in total.

Yes Giroud is not a 30 goal a season striker, but he does have his place, when we are struggling to get the ball out of our own half as a target man, and in set pieces, and defence, and he does score the odd goal from free play as well.

With Cazorla taking over as creator, Ozil has been shipped out to the wing and whilst he struggled earlier in the season in this position, on his return to the first XI after long term injury the German seems to have bulked up, reassessed his game and figured out the kind of role Wenger wants him to have in the team.

Just my reflections on why we struggled to break down a team we should be opening up much more comfortably if we are going to be serious contenders over a season which, as a fan, is what I want... Can't speak for fanatics it's a mind set i do nt understand

With Alvaro Morata struggling up front recently, the signing of the Arsenal forward could be a huge boost to Conte's side as they hope for better second half of the season.

As for Martial, he has struggled to establish himself in Mourinho's starting line - up this season but he still has a long way to go in his career to improve and mature into a top player.

That's now eight goals and five assists in 34 outings for the season, although he has struggled to secure a regular spot in Zinedine Zidane's starting line - up, as shown in midweek in Europe, and that has seemingly led to the speculation over his future and a possible exit.

But it was a much more resilient and organised peformance from the Gunners than we have seen in the two previous away gamesd this season, and it paid off as the home team were frustrated as they struggled to make much headway or even enjoy more of the ball.

Arsenal have probably been in the bottom 3 as far as defensive performances have gone this season and that it why they struggle.

Barcelona have seen Ousmane Dembele struggle this season, and as per reports, Lionel Messi isn't likely to get in the way of an exit this summer.

The injury to Delph will come as a huge blow to Villa, who have struggled since a blistering start to their Premier League season.

There's no doubt Tottenham could do with improvements upfront, with the likes of Emmanuel Adebayor and Roberto Soldado struggling to impress as youngster Harry Kane has got the nod upfront instead, enjoying a highly prolific season.

The less said about Simone Zaza's stint at West Ham United the better, while even though Wayne Rooney established himself as Man Utd's all - time record goalscorer this season, the end is surely near for the veteran in terms of his spell at Old Trafford as he has struggled to hold down a regular spot in Mourinho's side.

The Gunners have been plagued by injuries to a number of key players already this season and with Chamberlain continuing to struggle to fully establish himself in the side this will come as another setback in his short career.

The Belgian international, one of the most promising young players coming through at Old Trafford, has struggled for playing time this season since the arrival of Louis van Gaal as the club's manager.

Alexis Sanchez has struggled since his January switch from Arsenal and a more natural wide - man could be needed to improve United's goal threat next season, as they've been found wanting in that department this term, particularly in the big games.

When added to the fact that they're struggling to score as well, this season is shaping up to be another damp squib after a lot of promise going in.

His goal undoubtedly gave Milan the lift that they needed in such an important game, as having struggled against all the top teams so far this season, they were finally able to end their barren run.

Instead, he missed both opportunities and cut a dejected figure after the full - time whistle as his struggles go on this season.

While Ceballos has struggled since joining Real this season, he has previously been regarded as one of Spanish football's most exciting up - and - coming talents and could therefore prove an astute addition by Chelsea.

The 24 - year - old joined the La Liga outfit on a season - long loan deal from Inter this past summer, as he struggled badly to make a positive impact with the Italian giants.

The four - time PGA winner's ongoing struggles with his shortest and longest clubs did him in at the PGA, much as his wedges undermined the early part of his season.

However, he made just one appearance in the 2014/15 campaign, before featuring in 20 games in all competitions last season as he struggled to steer clear of injuries.

Osweiler struggled all season, as did the entire Texans offense.

The Colombian international has struggled to establish himself under Zinedine Zidane this season which has acted as an extension of his problems since moving to the Spanish capital in 2014.

Abou Diaby: It's really hard not to feel sorry for Diaby and his struggles with injuries, after a ridiculous challenge from Sunderland's Dan Smith in 2006, but once again another season has come and passed him by, as he remains on the treatment table.

It's not often these two big - money signings have spent time together on the pitch due to Lacazette's recent injury struggles, as well as Aubameyang being ineligible for the Europa League this season.

And so, despite being a sucker for this nonsense myself, I am struggling to imagine Modric lining up for Arsenal next season just as I am visualising an image of Comrade Welbeck receiving his prolific goal scoring award from the honourable President Putin...

The Infrequents, meanwhile, have struggled a little, but as a very new team I'm certain they'll conclude the season much stronger than they started.

The 19 - year - old struggled in his first season in the Bundesliga last year, failing to score or assist a single goal as he adapted to his new club and surroundings.

The 22 - year - old has struggled with a series of injury setbacks and poor form since moving to Old Trafford in 2014, and those struggles have continued this season as he's managed just two brief appearances in the League Cup.

Our defence has been inconsistent this season, with main centre - back Laurent Koscielny missing plenty through injury, as well as Shkodran Mustafi also struggling to remain fit on occasion.

The Blue Devils» man - to - man scheme was exposed early in the season, as true freshmen big man Marvin Bagley III and Wendell Carter struggled to defend high ball screens.

All - Star and the regular season scoring champ Dylan Kremer, really struggled with his shot on Sunday night and as a result, # 4 Team Massie suffered a disappointing opening round loss to # 5 Team Reisner.

Both have struggled in the win / loss columns but have proved to be much stronger as the Season ramped up..

The Chelsea striker looks a decent option to land the spoils on paper, with his side flying high in the league, but he is known to struggle with his fitness, and as the season is wearing on, he seems to be getting slower match - by - match.

However, Arsene Wenger's side have got off lightly this season with a relatively easy looking tie against struggling Ligue 1 side AS Monaco.

After RvP joined, he was pushed into a deeper role as a CAM or deep lying CF where he struggled to achieve as many goals as in previous seasons.

The Reds were not at their best as the likes of Mohamed Salah and Sadio Mane struggled to click into gear up front as they have done so many times this season.

Given how impressive they were last season with the league and Champions League double, it's a real fall in a short space of time, with Gareth Bale continuing to struggle with injuries while attacking duo Cristiano Ronaldo and Karim Benzema have been struggling for form, as their respective goal tallies would suggest.

Based on the tweets below, it appears as though the returns of Alderweireld and Moura in particular have delighted supporters, with the latter struggles with injury this season which has restricted him to just 17 appearances in all competitions.

All eyes will be on rookie quarterback Blake Bortles as he looks to lead his struggling squad to its second win of the season and prove he's the man for the job.

Ledley King's chronic knee problems could rule him out as he struggles to play more than once a week and he started the 2 - 1 defeat by Norwich City on Monday, while Michael Dawson is sidelined for the season with ankle ligament damage.