Football Phrase of the Week Archives - Learn English Through Football

In this football phrase of the week we look at the word, 'margin' and see how it is used in football. We will look at slim margin and also wide margin after PSG's Champions League win at the weekend The post Football Phrase of the Week: Margin appeared first on Learn English Through Football .

Ended Their Hopes: This week's football expression looks back at some of the final games of the season and explains the phrase end their hope The post Football Phrase of the Week: Ended Their Hopes appeared first on Learn English Through Football .

In this football phrase of the week we look at the noun phrase, a clear goalscoring opportunity, which was a key phrase in the FA Cup final at the weekend. The post Football Phrase of the Week: Clear Goalscoring Opportunity appeared first on Learn English Through Football .

In this football phrase of the week we look at the expression, 'Confirmed as New Manager' as Carlo Ancelotti takes up the Brazilian men's national team post. The post Football Phrase of the Week: Confirmed as New Manager appeared first on Learn English Through Football .

In this football phrase of the week we look at the verb, 'to convert' after some improtant penalties were scored in the race for CL places. The post Football Phrase of the Week: (to) Convert appeared first on Learn English Through Football .

In this football phrase of the week we look at the expression, 'Record-equalling 20th league title' after Liverpool were crowned champions of the 2024-25 Premier League season. You can read the transcript for this post below, while you can also check out our glossary of footballing phrases The post Football Phrase of the Week: Record-equalling 20th league title appeared first on Learn English Thro...

In this football phrase of the week we look at the expression, 'shooting boots' after Arsenal's game at Ipswich Town in the Premier League. The post Football Phrase of the Week: Shooting Boots appeared first on Learn English Through Football .

In this football phrase of the week we look at the phrase, 'round the keeper' after Manchester City player James McAtee scored for Manchester City against Crystal Palace at the weekend. The post Football Phrase of the Week: Round the Keeper appeared first on Learn English Through Football .

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 The post Football Phrase of the Week: Seal the title appeared first on Learn English Through Football .

For this football phrase of the week we look at a Women's Super League game in England and at the phrase to turn the game on its head. The post Football Phrase of the Week: Turn the Game on Its Head appeared first on Learn English Through Football .

In this football phrase of the week we look back at the Nations League quarter-final matches and explain the phrase, 'to force extra time' after some thrilling ties.  The post Football Phrase of the Week: Force Extra Time appeared first on Learn English Through Football .

In this football phrase of the week we look back at the Carabao Cup final between Newcastle and Liverpool in which Newcastle ended their trophy drought when they defeated Liverpool 2-1. The post Football Phrase of the Week: End a Trophy Drought (Carabao Cup Final 2025) appeared first on Learn English Through Football .

In this football phrase of the week we look back at Manchester United vs Arsenal game and the phrase, 'cutting edge' The post Football Phrase of the Week: Cutting edge appeared first on Learn English Through Football .

In this football phrase of the week we look back at the FA Cup fifth round game between Crystal Palace and Millwall and the phrase, 'reckless challenge' The post Football Phrase of the Week: Reckless Challenge appeared first on Learn English Through Football .

In this football phrase of the week we look at the phrase, 'to hang on for a win' from the Manchester City win at Tottenham last week. The post Football Phrase of the Week: Hang on for a win appeared first on Learn English Through Football .

In this football phrase of the week we explain the expression, 'to close in on the title' after Liverpool's win at Manchester City at the weekend. The post Football Phrase of the Week: To close in on the title appeared first on Learn English Through Football .

In this football phrase of the week we explain the expression, 'Foul and abusive language' after Real Madrid player Jude Bellingham was shown the red card against Osasuna in La Liga. The post Football Phrase of the Week: Foul and abusive language appeared first on Learn English Through Football .

In this football phrase of the week we introduce the football phrase 'touching distance', connected with the Arsenal vs Man City game. The post Football Phrase of the Week: Touching Distance appeared first on Learn English Through Football .

In this football phrase of the week we explain the expression, 'to bring down in the box' from the Chelsea versus Arsenal game in the WSL. The post Football Phrase of the Week: Bring Down in the Box appeared first on Learn English Through Football .

In this football phrase of the week we explain the expression, 'to throw away a lead' after Arsenal drew 2-2 with Aston Villa The post Football Phrase of the Week: Throw away a lead appeared first on Learn English Through Football .

This week's football phrase of the week is the verb, 'to rattle' and how it can be used in footbal to talk about shots and also pressure. The post Football Phrase of the Week: (to) Rattle appeared first on Learn English Through Football .

In this football phrase of the week we take a look at the phrase, nick a win' which is connected with the match played between Liverpool and Manchester United this week. The post Football Phrase of the Week: Nick a Win appeared first on Learn English Through Football .

In this football phrase of the week we explain the expression, 'straight defeat' after Manchester United lost another Premier League match at home. The post Football Phrase of the Week: Straight Defeat appeared first on Learn English Through Football .

In this football phrase of the week we explain the expression, 'to stretch their lead ' after Liverpool's win over the Christmas fixtures The post Football Phrase of the Week: Stretch their lead appeared first on Learn English Through Football .

In this football phrase of the week we take a look at the phrase, theirs to lose' which has been in the news after Liverpool stayed top of the Premier League after beating Tottenham 6-3. The post Football Phrase of the Week: Theirs to Lose appeared first on Learn English Through Football .