英语听力精选进阶版 13217（在线收听）

Man United close to historic win

have one hand on

are very close to getting or winning

crushing

completely defeating or destroying

to snatch

to take (something) suddenly or quite aggressively

from their grasp

from their possession

clawed (themselves)

made progress after a great effort

title race

competition to win something (here, between teams to win the English Premier League)

off the lead

below the league's top team

adrift

behind

an electric start

a lively or exciting beginning

veteran

experienced, or involved for a long time