This expression is used to describe a team that has a good chance of winning the league title. They can be said to be in contention for the title.
- Example: Tottenham are being talked of as title contenders after their good start to the season.
- Example: The mid-table side caused a shock by defeating the title contenders away from home.
In this football phrase of the week we look at the pverb phrasehrase 'skied it'. This phrase can be used to describe shooting or a shot.
In this football language podcast we look back at some of the language from the final of th 2023 Women's World Cup.
This podcast's weekly football phrase is to throw under the bus. which is a phrase used by Mohammad Salah in comments this week.
This phrase refers to a type of tackle where the defender makes contact with both the opposing player and the ball. It’s often seen as a strong...
In this football phrase of the week we explain the word, 'draw', and the different ways this word is used in football.
In this football phrase of the week we explain the football phrase, 'find joy', used in a match from the Women's Euro 2025 competition.
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