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Everton – Manchester United: Both Teams Exchange Good Spells in Entertaining Affair (1-1)

March 2, 2020 England No Comments

Both Everton and Manchester United had good periods throughout the game, but neither side could truly capitalize in these moments. Ole Gunnar Solskjær’s tactical change to a diamond midfield gave them...

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Arsenal – Everton: Arteta’s Buildup Picks Holes in Ancelotti’s Defensive Structure (3-2)

February 24, 2020 England No Comments

Poor defensive positioning in a lax structure off the ball was enough for Arsenal to grab all three points, despite a second half renaissance from Everton. Both teams showcased vast improvements in th...

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Wolverhampton Wanderers – Leicester City: Wolves Fail To Capitalize On Passive Leicester (0-0)

February 15, 2020 England No Comments

Despite Wolverhampton Wanderers’ defensive structure well in place and threatening with fast breaks forward, the hosts could not capitalize against a passive, lackluster and open Leicester City. Brend...

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Leicester City – Chelsea: Intriguing Tactical Battle Ends Even (2-2)

February 2, 2020 England No Comments

With Leicester City and Chelsea exchanging good spells on the ball, both were left disappointed as neither team could grab all three points. Brendan Rodgers and Frank Lampard installed effective press...

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Bayern Munich – Schalke 04: A Guide on How Not to Play against Bayern Munich (5-0)

January 26, 2020 Germany No Comments

Schalke 04 provided a brief guide on how not to play at the Allianz Arena, as the Champions obliterated their disorganized opposition. David Wagner’s 4-4-2 diamond did not match well against an expans...

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Real Madrid – Sevilla: Sevilla’s Defensive Structure Eventually Falls (2-1)

January 19, 2020 Spain No Comments

Sevilla’s 4-5-1 defensive system created problems for Real Madrid’s attacking play. However, once Casemiro moved into a more advanced role, the hosts were able to create some opportunities that were g...

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Sheffield United – West Ham United: A Game Full of Errors Sways for Sheffield United (1-0)

January 11, 2020 England No Comments

After a first half devoid of quality play, Sheffield United pressed higher against a weak West Ham backline, to force errors and access better areas of the pitch. The hosts deserved to win all three ...

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Liverpool – Everton: Klopp Gives Ancelotti A Major Reality Check (1-0)

January 6, 2020 England No Comments

Even when facing a heavily rotated Liverpool team, Everton just could not pick up a win at a ground they once called home. Carlo Ancelotti’s men had a handful of great chances in the first half but Jü...

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Real Betis – Atlético Madrid: Vintage Atlético Defense Frustrates Uninspiring Betis (1-2)

December 23, 2019 Spain No Comments

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 p...

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Everton – Chelsea: Big Dunc Takes Everton Back to Basics (3-1)

December 8, 2019 England No Comments

In a scrappy, tight and intense affair, Duncan Ferguson’s first game as interim Everton boss could not have started better. Chelsea controlled the ball, but an aggressive low block and fast transition...

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Author: Joel Parker