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What does "the edge" mean in this sentence?
Into the top six!Â
A brace from McTominay gave Man Utd the edge against Chelsea after a missed penalty
Posted : 06/12/2023 11:55 pm
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If a team has the edge over another team then they have done (slightly) better than their opponents. Here, the McTominay goal has meant that United have defeated Chelsea - but it was close! We can say that a team have edged the win - they have just about won the game.Â
Posted : 15/12/2023 2:50 am
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