Mikel Arteta’s initial changes sprung a more than successful surprise upon Chelsea, which eventually, was counteracted by Frank Lampard’s own intelligent tactical alterations. In the end, the side on the losing end could feel most hard done by given the circumstances of their defeat. Tactical analysis and match report by Peter Munnelly. In his home […]
Liverpool started the match with tons of possession against a passive Wolverhampton side that rarely touched the ball in the opposition’s half. However, chances were quite rare and eventually the Wolves overcame their defensive problems to negate Liverpool’s direct attacks. Falling behind just before half-time, Wolverhampton looked to keep the ball longer in the second […]
After Ederson’s sending off left City with no way to go, two casual attacks gave Guardiola’s team a double lead. However, their inability to control possession with ten men exposed their defensive frailties, ultimately inviting Wolverhampton back into the game for the final win. Tactical analysis and match report by Kareem Bianchi. Fourteen points behind […]
Leicester showed some promise in dissolving Liverpool’s pressing early on but also gave dangerous opportunities to Liverpool while trying to play out from the back. Liverpool were stable in possession and created a bunch of chances from the wings as Trent Alexander-Arnold gave a standout performance. Liverpool were fairly comfortable throughout but were still just […]
In a game wherein Atalanta’s goalkeeper Pierluigi Gollini was never tested, Giampiero Gasperini’s side dominated a dismal Milan side with their aggressive and progressive football. Besides the evident offensive issues, the Milanese side showed severe defensive cracks that raise questions over whether parting ways with Gattuso was the right decision. Tactical analysis and match report […]
In classic Atlético Madrid fashion, Diego Simeone’s tactics frustrated Real Betis, who had all the control of the possession. The hosts were not able to create chances, thanks to all eleven Atlético players defending in compact fashion behind the ball, before making poor mistakes in their buildup play cost them the result. Tactical analysis and […]
Frank Lampard’s switch to a 3-4-3 system turned out well for Chelsea as they largely outplayed Spurs in all aspects of the game. Spurs struggled to build through midfield and were – not for the first time under Mourinho – reliant on direct means to move the ball forwards, while Chelsea found ball circulation relatively […]
After an intense initial fifteen minutes, Flamengo managed to keep the ball and outshot a passive Liverpool throughout the first half. In the second half, a more intense Liverpool evened out the tables, with both teams trading direct attacks. However, Flamengo ultimately lost steam and failed to change the game state with their substitutions, and […]
There was little between these two sides, as Hertha Berlin continued to show their defensive stripes under new manager Jürgen Klinsmann – earning their third successive clean sheet in the process. Meanwhile, for the second time in three matches the Gladbach offense stalled when faced with a resolute defensive effort. Tactical analysis and match report […]
A game of such stark contrast to last season’s closely-contested end-of-season battle between these two managers might have taken a few by surprise – especially given the nerves seeping through the cracks of this City outfit – but the visitors handed the hosts their dinner on a plate this time. Tactical analysis and match report […]