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Empoli – AC Milan: Milan Capitalize, But Conviction is Needed (2-4)

December 23, 2021 Free No Comments

The dream of the Scudetto is clear for AC Milan, eleven years on from their last title. Against Serie A’s latest maverick, Milan made important ground on those beneath them, but to challenge the top w...

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Tottenham Hotspur – Liverpool: Conte and Klopp Delve Into Organized Chaos (2-2)

December 20, 2021 England No Comments

With Premier League postponements all around, all eyes were transfixed to a thrilling contest in North London. Antonio Conte and Jürgen Klopp’s differences in styles married with the addictive chaos, ...

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LOSC Lille – Olympique Lyonnais: Two Underperformers Lack the Imagination (0-0)

December 12, 2021 France No Comments

At the campaigns’ midpoint, not many had LOSC Lille and Olympique Lyonnais as eleventh and twelfth on their pre-season predictors. In a game deprived of offensive quality, both showcased how they got ...

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West Ham United – Chelsea: Hammers Smash Through Tuchel’s Blue Wall (3-2)

December 4, 2021 England No Comments

In case beating one title contender, 3-2, wasn’t enough, West Ham pushed Chelsea’s immovable defense to its limit. Adjustments made by Moyes proved crucial, as access through the center was gained and...

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Chelsea – Manchester United: Carrick’s Gamble Creates Sticky Chelsea Display (1-1)

November 28, 2021 England No Comments

Michael Carrick made one huge gamble in midweek but had doubled down away to high rollers Chelsea. A Ronaldo-less Manchester United looked organized out of possession, as Thomas Tuchel’s team struggle...

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Liverpool – Arsenal: Liver-Constrictor Suffocates Helpless Arsenal (4-0)

November 21, 2021 England 2 Comments

Thanks to their trademark pressing and transitions, Liverpool eventually cut through and punished an Arsenal team devoid of a game plan. Once Jürgen Klopp’s team found their formula, they relentless c...

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Everton – Tottenham Hotspur: Conte Given A Gritty Reintroduction (0-0)

November 7, 2021 England No Comments

Antonio Conte is back in the Premier League, with a more difficult challenge bestowed upon him. In a rough game of football, Tottenham Hotspur showed signs of how they will look under their new boss, ...

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Manchester United – Manchester City: City Assert Total Control on Detached Neighbours (0-2)

November 6, 2021 England No Comments

In a dominant display, the Manchester Derby truly demonstrated why a top coach is so important, even at the highest level. City flexed their muscles in the buildup, whilst United’s new shape set the s...

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Tottenham Hotspur – Manchester United: Does Changing Your Shape Equal A Tactical Masterclass? (0-3)

October 31, 2021 England No Comments

After a week of uncertainty, Ole Gunnar Solskjær changed his team’s formation, away to a Tottenham Hotspur team in dire need of a convincing performance. Manchester United ran away 3-0 winners, but di...

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Arsenal – Aston Villa: Villa Shape Creates Arsenal Playground (3-1)

October 23, 2021 England No Comments

With both team’s flirting with midtable mediocrity, three points were important to claw towards expectation, which would leave the other red-faced. Arsenal exposed Aston Villa’s structural issues for ...

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Author: Joel Parker