Ralf Rangnick faced his toughest challenge yet as manager of Manchester United when he had to make do with a depleted squad against Bruno Lage’s impressive Wolves, who were just six points behind their hosts heading into the match. The German’s 4-2-2-2 system was set to be sternly tested by a disciplined side, which United […]

From the struggle of the Christmas schedule sprung creativity in a Carabao Cup clash featuring two of the best managers in the business. Hybrid roles, new formations, and flexible chains all came to life in a derby whose final score gave insight into the gap in quality between these rivals. Tactical analysis and match report […]