Sentences with phrase «strength side»

This is why the major clubs, including Arsenal, do not play full strength sides in most of the rounds.

We'd been reported by Brentford for fielding an under strength side against them in the new League Cup competition.

As far as the team news is concern Barcelona don't have any major injury worries and I full expect Enrique to name his normal full strength side with Neymar, Messi and Suarez starting upfront while Rakitic, Iniesta and Busquest to playing in central roles while the Enrique might have to decide weather to start with Dani Alves or stick with Sergio Roberto.

Chelsea put out a near full strength side against West Ham, but rested Victor Moses who will likely return for the midweek clash.

we struggled for a win against koln in the first leg with a full strength side at home.

Despite some fans» disappointment at seeing Morata start against Spurs, it seems as if Conte has gotten the rest of his selections spot on, as the home side are otherwise starting a full strength side for their crucial tie this afternoon.

«A very decent full strength side who are unfortunately in relegation» is what you said.Do you not think there is a reason they are where are they are in the league?Do you not believe that if you have fewer points than any other team you end up in the relegation places?

It isn't outside of the realms of possibility that he goes for a full strength side today because they'll have a week to rest before Bournemouth next Sunday, but I don't think he'll not play a stronger side in the semi final, at least I hope he doesn't when you're that close to a final in its own right.

Gladbach has already dropped to Europa League so we can expect Luis Enrique putting together a very under strength side on tueday night.

West's opening bid had announced his hand as weak defensively; East's holding was sure to reduce the defensive value of what strength his side held in hearts.

«They don't always play their full strength sides early on in the FA Cup, the big boys, but Arsenal might put out a strong team.

Mourinho was not prepared to see that happen again this term, and the Portuguese manager played a full strength side containing the likes of Eden Hazard and Cesc Fabregas against Derby County on Tuesday night.

We have a pretty strong looking bench as well, which may be needed as Everton are able to name a full strength side apart from Ross Barkley, and are likely to cause us some real problems today.

Team News & Lineups: Real Madrid have taken their full squad for the Club World Cup and we can expect Zidane to start with full strength side hoping for a win in what should be a cracking game of football.

A defeat against Spartak combined with Sevilla winning their match against Borisov will eliminate Liverpool from the Champions League so we can expect a full strength side taking the field on Wednesday night in a game kicking off at around 20:45 CET / 19:45 uk time with BT Sports broadcasting the match live in the UK.

The Blues, who are currently missing Alex and Ramires due to injury, will nevertheless be expected to field a full - strength side even if Drogba comes on only as an impact sub.

A virtual full strength side crashed out of the Carling Cup quarter final away to League Two Bradford City.

Zidane went with a full strength side as Sergio Ramos returned to captained the side.

Zidane went with a full strength side where Benzema, Ronaldo and Lucas Vazquez started upfront.

Reinforced structures in the B pillar and sill area, high - strength side impact bars in the doors and stable seat braces will further minimize the degree of deformation and the speed of intrusion in the event of a side impact.

So they should be fired up for this one after paying the price for fielding an under - strength side at the City Ground.

Manchester United vs Man City Preview: Manchester City are flying high and playing some top notch football under manager Pep Guardiola, however they lost their first game of the season against Shakhter Dontesk albeit with under strength side.

Against Hull City we can expect a full strength side with Giroud likely to start upfront while Alexis Sanches, Ozil and Ox - Chamberlain to start in attacking roles alognside Xhaka and Cazorla starting in the midfield.

Would you have played a full strength side against Sporting Lisbon to try and get to the UEFA Cup final, or rest players to prioritise staying in the Premier League like Megson did?

A mostly second string Arsenal side (Lacazette, Ozil, Ramsey, Kocielny, Wilshere all rested with the Europa tie in hand) outplayed at home by Very decent full strength side who are unfortunately in relegation and have more to play for in other to avoid relegation.

Arsenal need to take the Europa League seriously now to increase their chances of making back to the Champions League, but they won't be able to field a full - strength side today thanks to a rash of injuries — Aaron Ramsey is out with a groin injury, and will be for the return fixture as well, Alexandre Lacazette is out for at least four weeks after a knee procedure, and Jack Wilshere, Petr Cech, and Laurent Koscielny didn't travel to Sweden with the team.

He kept his full strength side for the clash with Manchester United, bringing in Willian for Pedro and Nemanja Matic for Cesc Fabregas.

Chelsea have put themselves in superb position in the premier league having won 14 of the last 17 matches they sit top of the table with 60 points, 8 clear off second place City and Antonio Conte can afford to play full strength side in FA Cup and go all out on for domestic league and cup double.

There could be hope of making an appearance in the FA Cup fourth round, but should Southampton overcome Norwich to take us on, we may look to play a near - full strength side (especially as the Saints knocked us out of the League Cup this term).

We lost the game against Chelsea in China because Chelsea started with a full strength side and we fielded some youngsters who were out of their depth and got swamped.

«Whether it is a full - strength side or they bring some of the youngsters as they did last season, they have the quality all the way through and that is apparent.

Even though Arsenal were generally second best in the first half, with an under strength side and a sickness bug not helping us, there were some real moments of quality link up play from the pair and when you consider how little time they have spent training together as well as the problems we had dealing with Bayern in general that is very encouraging for the future of Arsenal.

Everton will have a full - strength side with star striker Romelu Lukaku getting the nod upfront.

Wenger has already confirmed that he will be playing a full strength side.

Boss Tuca Ferretti, who is renowned for playing under - strength sides in continental competitions, named a full strength side for the tie.

This is a big game for the Gunners after losing our first game to Dinamo Zagreb and with us not playing until Sunday, is it vital for Wenger to play a full strength side and to make sure the players are not taking Olympiakos lightly?

conversely should we have been in that position had wenger fielded a full strength side in our two opening games?

Did you not see how West Ham took this «Very Decent Full Strength Side» to the cleaners last week?

Arsenal's dreadful injury record not only prevents Arsene Wenger from ever playing his full strength side, it also means the French manager is forced to regularly play half - fit players, who then get injured and continue the cycle.

All other teams manage to play midweek and weekends with same full strength side It's absolute garbage Wenger is yesterday's man, every loss damages his legacy.

I can't imagine Wenger would dare not put out a full strength side.

We are more than likely to have to field a full strength side in Moscow, so when we face Newcastle just three days later we are either going to have some rotation and field a weakened side, or put out a full strength side that has just got back from Moscow!

A full strength side can beat any team in the EPL.

Or do we need to put out a full strength side and try to stop the rot?

City saw off their Champions League away tie against Basel with rather ease and they are well clear at the top of the table in premier league so we expect Guardiola to start with a full strength side in the league cup final.

Burnley are a great home side and it will be interesting to see if they send out a full - strength side to try and deal with the underdogs.