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Author: Josh Manley

Josh Manley (21) is a student and aspiring coach. Heavily interested in tactics and strategy in football. Watching teams from all top European leagues, but especially Manchester United and Barcelona.

Barcelona – Athletic Club: Barcelona Win Late Against Tough Athletic Club (1-0)

October 23, 2023 Free No Comments

Athletic Club gave a stubborn defensive display in their 4-4-2 system here, as Barcelona dominated possession with a cohesive structure but struggled to find the crucial goal. It was eventually a debu...

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England – Italy: Individual Quality Shines At Wembley (3-1)

October 18, 2023 European Championship Qualifying No Comments

Both sides looked to impose themselves here with an aggressive pressing game. Italy were able to make the first breakthrough with an early goal, but England’s talented attackers were what ultimately d...

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Napoli – Fiorentina: Fiorentina Win In Free-Flowing Game (1-3)

October 9, 2023 Italy No Comments

Fiorentina arrived at Stadio Diego Armando Maradona with a proactive gameplan, and were rewarded with an early goal. Their high pressing could not be sustained for the full game through, and Napoli sh...

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Tottenham Hotspur – Liverpool: Spurs Leave It Late Against Nine Men (2-1)

October 1, 2023 England No Comments

Tottenham Hotspur’s possession game faced up against Liverpool’s pressing and transition play, and it looked as if Liverpool were having the better of things early on. A red card for the away side cha...

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Arsenal – Tottenham Hotspur: Positive Spurs Earn A Point (2-2)

September 25, 2023 England No Comments

Refusing to deviate from their playing style, Ange Postecoglou’s Tottenham Hotspur side had the majority of possession in the first half of this game, showing bravery against Arsenal’s pressing. Arsen...

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Manchester United – Brighton & Hove Albion: De Zerbi Refutes Ten Hag’s Experiment (1-3)

September 17, 2023 England No Comments

Erik Ten Hag tried to experiment with a 4-3-1-2 system for Manchester United as they faced Brighton & Hove Albion. After a slightly difficult start though, Roberto De Zerbi’s side were able to fin...

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Ukraine – England: Uninspiring Possession Leads To Draw (1-1)

September 10, 2023 European Championship Qualifying No Comments

England had the majority of the ball in this match but struggled to create chances as Ukraine’s compact 4-4-2 system managed to hold them to a draw. Gareth Southgate’s flexible 4-3-3 shape showed some...

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Arsenal – Manchester United: Arsenal Prevail In Late Drama (3-1)

September 4, 2023 England No Comments

The first half was a somewhat low-tempo affair, as United tried to control the game with a cautious possession approach which Arsenal were happy to allow. Arsenal took more possession in the second ha...

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Newcastle United – Liverpool: Newcastle Let The Game Slip (1-2)

August 28, 2023 England No Comments

Liverpool were able to keep some level of control over Newcastle’s pressing and transition play in the early stages of the match. However, a sudden goal and red card put Liverpool behind with ten men....

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Chelsea – Liverpool: Pochettino Makes Encouraging Start (1-1)

August 14, 2023 England No Comments

Liverpool took the lead early on against a Chelsea defense still finding its feet, but the home side were able to hit back in the first half and ended up taking the initiative as the game went on. Mau...

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