However, the Magpies have surprised many this season with their superb performances in the seemingly improbable fixtures, with draws with Arsenal, Man Utd and Tottenham, as well as victories over Arsenal at the Emirates and Liverpool at St James Park,
standing them in good stead ahead of another formidable fixture.
That win over City will
stand them in good stead ahead of what is a tricky trip to Ewood Park.
Not exact matches
Before the Gunners begin the business of trying to regain their WSL title, they have the chance to reach the last four of the Champions League and new vice-captain Alex Scott thinks there is a freshness
in the squad that will
stand them
in good stead for the season
ahead.
The home faithful will be confident of another home win and they will feel that three points this weekend will
stand them
in good stead for the season
ahead.
Will Wood believes the Checkatrade Trophy experience at Peterborough United will
stand Southampton's youngsters
in good stead for the games that lie
ahead of them.
His overall game has improved massively since he made his devastating debut
in the Europa League and under Jose Mourinho, the 19 - year old, who defies his age, is developing into an all - round forward, which can only
stand him and United
in good stead for whatever lies
ahead in the future.
Germs and baby safety can be a substantial contributing factor to further mom stress, and so items such as a pacifier case to keep the pacifier clean often come as a huge relief; the odd stress - free day out can do wonders for a new mom's confidence, and
stand her
in good stead for the weeks
ahead.
The SNP are likely to point to the mid-term timing of the by - election to explain the loss, but privately officials will recognise that it does not
stand the party
in good stead ahead of next year's referendum.
The Institute of Clinical Research is running a 1 - day course for would - be CRAs which promises «to give them an insight into the role and the opportunity to meet some companies that are likely to employ them; to give advice on preparing CVs and interview techniques, which will
stand them
in good stead and help to keep them
ahead of the competition.»
A hugely important piece of advice that has
stood me
in good stead is «always be friendly and helpful, and always get your copy
in ahead of deadline».
Getting at least seven hours of sleep, being
well hydrated, eating breakfast and going easy on the caffeine (to avoid a steep decline
in energy) will
stand you
in good stead for the day
ahead.