To get something without fully deserving it, to obtain something in a sneaky way. A team can sneak a win or sneak a point (or a draw).
This week's football phrase is the verb phrase '(to) Spurn a Chance'. This phrase is often to describe an attempt at goal.
This week's football phrase is the verb phrase to sweep aside. This phrase describes the Manchester derby played on Sunday.
In this week's football-language podcast we look at a phrase used after a player misses an easy chance - spare a player's blushes.
In this football phrase of the week we look at the phrase, 'to seal the title' after PSG won their fourth Ligue 1 title in a row
In this football language podcast we look back at some of the language from this week's European action, including the phrase 'seal a spot'.
In this football phrase of the week we explain the expression, 'to stretch their lead ' after Liverpool's win over the Christmas fixtures