Sentences with phrase «to settle for a share of the spoils»

With neither side able to find a way to break the deadlock, both were forced to settle for a share of the spoils which may not be enough to ensure that Van Gaal remains at the helm in Manchester as time will tell if he will still be in charge in 2016.
But The fans and players and Arsene Wenger would happily settle for a share of the spoils as that would see us into the next round.
The Canaries just can't be trusted at the moment to round out a home victory and so settle for a share of the spoils.
Despite both sides having their chances, with Liverpool going closest, Jurgen Klopp's side couldn't find another goal as they were forced to settle for a share of the spoils.
As it looked as though the two sides would be forced to settle for a share of the spoils, Siligardi stepped up and scored with a brilliant free - kick to leave Gianluigi Donnarumma helpless with the last kick of the game.
Both sides were happy to settle for a share of the spoils, which blows the group wide open as Germany face opening - day winners Denmark on Saturday evening knowing that anything less than a win could leave them with a huge mountain to climb.
Events at Old Trafford will dominate the headlines on Saturday, but both Paul Merson and Mark Lawrenson are expecting the two sides to settle for a share of the spoils.
However, Martial ensured that the two sides had to settle for a share of the spoils, and this will certainly be a result that pleases Van Gaal with the reverse fixture at Old Trafford set to take place on November 3.
Arsène Wenger introduced Jack Wilshere, Mesut Ozil and Olivier Giroud in search of a late winner, but both sides had to settle for a share of the spoils.
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