Sentences with phrase «stern test»

It's an even sterner test of how much a company would be worth if it had to be closed down and sold off for scrap.

It is the first time Wales have scored six since beating San Marino 6 - 0 in 1996, and they will now face either Uruguay or Czech Republic in the final in Nanning on Monday in what will surely be a much sterner test for Giggs» side.

New signing Andy Keogh is one fire with four goals from two matches, but you get the feeling Adelaide will provide a much sterner test at Coopers Stadium on Sunday.

He said because you face sterner tests in Europe mixing it with the best of every league, that that prepares players better than any extra training would.

However, Atletico Madrid and Real Madrid both face much sterner tests in their final fixtures.

The Baltic side boast 17 internationals following expansive support from giant energy company Gazprom and will pose Dundalk's sternest test yet in Thursday night's Europa League...

In conclusion although win draw or lose today we would still be fourth (yeah, of course our favourite position) small green shoots of recovery were seen in this Santi-less team, but sterner tests lie ahead where a more robust solution to cover the little Spanish maestro's absence will be needed.

Tottenham, however, will provide Owen Coyle with a much sterner test and the players will really need to raise their game for this clash as they will need to be on top of their game to overcome a Spurs side which is well equipped to delve even deeper in the tournament.

Europa League glory also offers Champions League qualification - United's best chance of returning to Europe's top table given their Premier League struggles - but Ajax are likely to prove as stern a test as Celta.

Saturday's defeat against Burnley was just the latest set - back in their season, and they now face a far sterner test among Europe's elite.

Valencia, which is fourth, and Real, which would certainly revel in scuppering the bid, will offer stern tests but both at least come at the Camp Nou.

He was throttled by Stoke, and there are more sterner tests to come.

It's an even sterner test of how much a company would be worth if it had to be sold off for scrap.

Since giving Duke and UCLA stern tests during the preseason NIT, the Dragons have lost three straight — to Penn, Saint Joseph's and La Salle.

And albeit there will be a lot sterner tests to overcome for the Englishman, which subsequently could give us a better inference of what Chambers can render Arsenal in the longer run, Wenger will be mighty pleased with his new recruit's performances in Arsenal colours so far.

Admittedly there will be a far sterner test next week when we play Chelsea.

Fans will not be too pleased to hear that Wenger doesn't seem to have any real practical solutions to improve the team's performances or results in away games, which is a worry given they will face a far sterner test when they take on Atletico Madrid away from home in the Europa League semi-finals.

Chelsea marked their Champions League return with a 6 - 0 Group C rout of Azerbaijan's Qarabag, but sterner tests await.

Now Guardiola and company will turn their attention to the quarterfinals, where sterner tests will surely await once the last eight is set.

Leicester may well need 12 points from 12 from that upcoming streak of games because the finale of their season brings sterner tests.

United haven't quite delivered in their high - pressure away games so far, whereas Arsenal took a fantastic win over Spurs in their most recent stern test at home.

This will be a pretty stern test for them as well because their away form hasn't been there recently.

Man United go to Everton next where they will be given a very stern test.

This weekend against Manchester United represent on the more stern tests they will face and a win or draw will see the odds rise close to 0.5 %.

Wins over Switzerland and Lithuania have taken the visitors to second place in Group E, and they will be hoping to prove a stern test for Roy Hodgson's side.

Terry was handed a stern test by the Swans» Bafetimbi Gomis in their opening game, but will face an even tougher task to keep Sergio Aguero away from goal.

A brilliant performance from The Ox, and Walcott has had a confidence boosting double, but expect a sterner test from Switzerland on Tuesday....

Speaking to Football Australia, Edwards reminisced about his time in the country and explained just why the friendly game will provide such a stern test.

His squad look well positioned to match the league, cup and European treble of 2013 but face a stern test in the shape of FC Porto.

4 of those should be winnable, 1 against olympiakos could be a dead rubber or highly important depending on what happens tonight, with Man city and Southampton matches being the sternest tests.

Aside from Real Madrid or Barcelona — no other team will really provide such a stern test.

It would have guaranteed him a place in the final against Everton which could prove a sterner test.

It would be a stern test of the team's character and ability to bounce back.

The Liverpool fan site report that both James Milner and Jordon Ibe have been passed fit for the Reds» weekend clash with Manchester City, one of Klopp's sternest tests to date.

Olivier Giroud says he was in no way relieved that Arsenal drew Monaco in the Champions League last 16 and is sure the side from the principality will provide a stern test.

The first League One game of the season will show new Southampton manager Alan Pardew, formerly of West Ham United, first game for the Saints live on SKY at home to Millwall who will provide a stern test.

Before that, however, the new defensive duo of Arsenal will face another stern test against a fast and efficient attack when Claudio Ranieri brings his high flying Leicester City side to north London on Sunday.

However, they face one of their sternest tests on Sunday when they meet fierce local rivals Tottenham Hotspur in the North London Derby.

The boss has brought Aaron Ramsey back into central midfield but he has also kept faith with the Frenchman Coquelin, who will fave the sternest test of his fledgling career today.

The Foxes gave the Gunners a stern test earlier this week, but still came away empty handed, narrowly losing 2 - 1 at the Emirates Stadium.

No need for them both in less pressurised or less difficult games — just the sterner tests we get.

Lorenzo Insigne, Circo Immobile and Andrea Belotti will be lively up top while Marco Verratti will prove a stern test for whoever starts in the heart of midfield.

It was a promising start given the long layoff from competitive golf and the stern test that the South Course can provide for even the best in the world.

Wembley will undoubtedly be a distant thought tonight for Wenger's men, however, as Leicester City promise to provide a stern test.

This is likely to provide a stern test of Arsenal's new found solidity and balance as well as a test of the character of our players in a vociferous and hostile away game, but that brilliant away performance at Man City is fresh in the memory and no one should be anything but confident.

The Sky Blues have some winnable - looking fixtures coming up, taking on Southampton, West Ham, Manchester United and Swansea City in their next four league games, though of course United will be a stern test.

Kansas State put up a stern test, but the Wildcats made too many mistakes to pull off the upset.

With the Rangers, Werblin faces another stern test.