The Spurs are meant to be one of the top teams in the league.

马刺队被公认为是联盟中的强队之一。

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Many will be in worse shape in 2010 and 2011, according to the National League of Cities, a lobby group.

据游说组织城市国家联盟的研究，到2010年或者2011年很多城市处境将更加艰难。

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The leading clubs in the Premier League can no longer be sure of the affluence that once overwhelmed opponents.

在英超排名靠前的俱乐部已经不能再保证比他们的对手富裕。

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The increase in numbers means there will be four extra rounds of matches in the league phase of the tournament.

BBC: Magners League 2010/11 dates are announced

While it seems unlikely Tebow would accept the offer, he could be a perfect fit in the league of 50-yard fields, lanky goal posts and indoor stadiums.

WSJ: Jaworski serious about Tebow in AFL

However, if Saints fail to climb out of the relegation zone in the final five matches, the points penalty would be enforced from the start of next season in League One.

BBC: Saints expect to avoid punishment