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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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Lazio Roma – Internazionale: Early Signs of Sarrismo’s Ressurection (3-1)

October 17, 2021 Free No Comments

Sky blue tops and the 4-3-3 system, Lazio Roma provided us with some déjà vu against the champions. Although far from perfection, Maurizio Sarri’s team produced some excellent moves, against Internazi...

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Manchester United – Everton: The Yearn for Structure (1-1)

October 2, 2021 England No Comments

As standard tactical issues grew for Manchester United, Everton’s counterattacking ability left their opponents with a bloody nose. Andros Townsend grabbed his team a deserved equalizer, as another wo...

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Chelsea – Manchester City: City’s Press Reigns Supreme (0-1)

September 25, 2021 England No Comments

Manchester City’s press has often found difficulties when up against Chelsea. However, after a cagey first period, City increased their control and nullified their opponents in a way which we had yet ...

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Tottenham Hotspur – Chelsea: Tinkering Tuchel Unlocks Nuno’s Game Plan (0-3)

September 19, 2021 England No Comments

Tottenham Hotspur’s bright spark to the game forced an adjustment from Thomas Tuchel. Chelsea fixed their defensive issues at the end of the first half, to flex their attacking strength throughout the...

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Villarreal – Atalanta Bergamo: Quick Counters and Sharp Blows in Balanced Bout (2-2)

September 15, 2021 Champions League No Comments

Neither Villarreal nor Atalanta had met before in their history, but those viewing events at El Madrigal will hope these two will continue such affairs for years to come. Unai Emery’s counterpressing ...

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Leeds United – Liverpool: Birds Stamp on Wiltering Roses (0-3)

September 12, 2021 England No Comments

Once again, Leeds United’s man-marking scheme proved to be a playground for elite attackers. Liverpool had multiple weapons of choice to carve through, as their flexible offense constantly teed up one...

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Liverpool – Chelsea: High and Low Tempos Cannot Split the Contenders (1-1)

August 29, 2021 England No Comments

Changing game states failed to separate two Premier League title contenders, desperate to get back on top. Liverpool set an intense tempo early, while Chelsea threatened on the transition. However, th...

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Author: Joel Parker