Sentences with phrase «sides struggling for»

Sadly, I see most sides struggling for power.

The Ivory Coast international has managed just three goals in 17 matches and seen his side struggle for form, due chiefly to the fact that the Ligue 1 side have seen almost all their top talents leave the club following their title success two seasons ago.

After seeing his side struggle for goals last season following the departure of Luis Suarez to Barcelona in the summer of 2014 and the various injuries suffered by Daniel Sturridge throughout the campaign, Rodgers has set about rectifying his offensive deficiencies.

On the other hand Hummels has seen his Westfalenstadion side struggle for form this term, Jurgen Klopp's side currently sitting in the bottom half of the Bundesliga, and as such may be open to a move to Man United.

The Old Trafford manager has seen his side struggle for goals, managing just two in three Premier League fixtures, and is yet to successfully replace Robin van Persie following the Dutch international's move to Fenerbahce earlier this summer.

Dalglish has seen his Liverpool side struggle for goals this term, managing just 47 goals in 37 Premier League games to date, the same total as relegated Blackburn Rovers and now the Scot is looking at possible additions to help add strength in depth up front.

If Arsenal win, not a given but the most likely result against a Cruystal Palace side struggling for identity, they will beon 40 points.

Mourinho has seen his Chelsea side struggle for form this term and star striker Diego Costa isn't making the same impact as he made in his debut season in the Premier League and it's no surprise that the Blues boss would target a fresh goal - scoring option.

Benteke should complete his move to Merseyside on Wednesday after his # 32.5 million buy - out clause at Aston Villa was triggered by the Reds over the weekend [via Guardian Sport] and is set to be the final puzzle in the jigsaw for Rodgers, who witnessed his side struggle for goals last season following the departure of Luis Suarez to Barcelona and the numerous injury problems to Daniel Sturridge.

Sherwood lost Christian Benteke to Liverpool over the summer and has seen his side struggle for goals, managing eight in eight Premier League fixtures this season.

It was their defence that let them down once again, with a Swansea side struggling for goals able to put two past them at Goodison Park.

Substitute Christian Atsu blazed a shot high and wide as the home side struggled for inspiration, but it was from his cross that the Magpies finally forced their way in front with 10 minutes remaining.

The return of Vidic is bound to play a big part psychologically for Manchester United who have missed his no nonsense approach to defending but I think they will have too much fire power for a Sunderland side struggling for both goals and clean sheets this season.

But the pressing didn't quite work against the teams that were willing to sit back and counter, as Klopp's side struggled for consistency (17 -5-6) against the rest of the league.

However, I can see them getting back to winning ways here against a Swansea side struggling for form and confidence.

The Federation has rallied a defense against the invaders, as both sides struggle for dominance.

Not exact matches

NAIROBI, May 1 (Reuters)- A battle for access to seaports is underway in one of the world's unlikeliest places: Somalia, now caught up in a regional struggle between Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates on one side, with Qatar backed by Turkey on the other.

NAIROBI, May 1 - A battle for access to seaports is underway in one of the world's unlikeliest places: Somalia, now caught up in a regional struggle between Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates on one side, with Qatar backed by Turkey on the other.

As she and her husband struggle to find the best school for their daughter, «I worry about the experiences she'll have early in her life on the other side of town where the parks are picturesque and pristine and none of the other kids have beads and braids like her, and how that might impact her culturally.»

On the biggest question facing British politics for decades the official opposition is increasingly struggling to be noticed by either side of the Brexit divide.

How is it possible for Tim to successfully manage a portfolio of 15 rental properties on the other side of the world, when so many investors struggle with just 1 property in their hometown?

On the flip side, if you've been struggling with student loans and have a credit card, then your student loans can do something good for you.

John Stallworth has been selling hardware and fixing bikes at his shop on Chicago's South Side for 50 years, helping to anchor a neighborhood that's struggled with population loss and divestment.

The social media giant has grappled with the criticism over the issue for much of the past year, and struggled to keep public opinion on its side.

Lapomarda's own work, along with that of the Israeli diplomat Pinchas Lapide, Three Popes and the Jews, and the eminent Jewish historian Jeno Levai, Hungarian Jewry and the Papacy, is a good place to start for a fair and sympathetic account of the Catholic side of the unrelenting and often bitter struggle waged during the war years against both Nazi and Stalinist forms of atheistic secularism.

I even got questioned for detracting from the thread, though my intent was to offer my personal struggle with what the thread eventually evolved into, while feeling for genuinely for Julie (based upon her willingness to divulge to a public blog her side of the story), and while questioning all along what really happened given others» pov on all this.

Divine and demonic powers struggle for control; at times the battle seems to tilt in favor of the one side over the other.

In challenging process theology to state explicitly that God sides with the oppressed, and to do so in a way that does not rule out the possibility of righteous counterviolence, I understand Jones to be challenging process theology to explicate the social - ethical consequences of accepting certain metaphysical truths in order that black theology might measure its ethical content against the needs of the struggle for liberation.

Although more rhetorical names for this protracted struggle are often used, especially by the protagonists on each side, «the Controversy» remains the most neutral descriptor.

but the woman or our society keep the war against Rome going for 1000 years then another 1000 when England took over the assault, their valiant struggle did not end until Christendom put are woman to the subservient side of the coin, and the dark ages followed, my point is your right men and woman can not do the same things men destroy, women create.

Toward the end of the Cold War, there was a strong consensus that we were fighting on the right side of a struggle — for human freedom, dignity, and prosperity — whose outcome would have profound consequences for the world's future.

According to Yehezkel Landau, a religious peace activist, the conflict over the land of Israel - Palestine will be resolved only when each side recognizes the other «as a potential sibling and partner» in the struggle for liberation.

Take responsibility for implementing your side of the plans and encouraging each other in what may be a struggle to reorient your working values.

My poor little guys (okay, and me too) have really been struggling since going gluten free for the third time (this time we went Paleo and it has finally resolved their symptoms and as a side note resolved mine, though I didn't realize in the beginning I had a gluten problem).

Thank you for those meaningful and deep words, Sasha - they're very much needed, especially right now as I continue to struggle / journey through this life of mine and try to figure out who I am, who I want to be, who I can be, what I want to do, what I want to stand for, and so forth < 3 Now, on a different note, I'm curious to hear more about your projects soon, and, as far as breakfast goes, my go - to is good ol' oatmeal with a little bit of oat milk, flaxseeds and an apple (tea on the side, of course!)

Working full time and having the blog on the side is a struggle for balance, to say the least!

What is clear is that both sides are undoubtedly in need of defensive reinforcements, with Barcelona struggling for quality depth beyond first - choice pairing Samuel Umtiti and Gerard Pique.

It was a crucial win for the Red Devils in the battle for a top four finish in the Premier League, and Romelu Lukaku finally delivered when it mattered having previously struggled against the top sides this season.

Having sensed they would struggle for senior matches at Barca, the pair opted instead to try their luck with Arsenal, and it's fair to say the move benefited both sides.

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.

Let's be happy we have two competitive fc who can offer different things giroud has been good for arsenal wether you like it or not he played best when we had theo in the side same as Rvp who looks to be struggling now

With his high energy style Vidal could be perfect for the Premier League, but English sides may struggle to lure him away from Italy.

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.

A few Arsenal strikers were in action for their national sides but Alexis Sanchez, Joel Campbell, Olivier Giroud and Theo Walcott all drew a blank and I was really hoping that these games might just provide a goal or two and a much needed boost to the confidence of our struggling strikers.

«You turn up here, you're playing a Manchester United side struggling with injuries, introducing young players, low on confidence and you're thinking it's tailored - made for a proper team to come here and do a number on an under - strength Man Utd and they didn't.

Whoever gets the green light to play, Pochettino will importantly want to see a reaction and a positive result as his side have struggled for form more recently.

Because of Colombia's struggles at the other end though, Ospina and his team mates only just crept through to the knockout stage as a third placed side and will now play Argentina and that will probably be that for arguably thye unluckiest man in football right now.

The three defenders have struggled for much of this season and Mourinho could do with replacing them with bigger names if his side are to close the gap on Manchester City next season.

It has been claimed that the Armenian international struggled at Old Trafford due to his previous manager's negative tactics, and he is now looking forward to a free reign in creating and attacking for his new side.

The White Hart Lane side are keen to strengthen their attack with both Erik Lamela and Roberto Soldado struggling for form and Jermain Defoe set to join MLS side Toronto FC and Spurs boss Tim Sherwood has set his sights on Belgian international Benteke.