Josh Manley, Author at Between The Posts

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Tactical analysis Juventus - Inter 1-0 Serie A

Juventus – Internazionale: Allegri’s men edge trademark narrow win after tactical adjustments from both managers (1-0)

December 8, 2018 Serie A No Comments

Inter had the better of the chances, Juventus went home with all three points. Both sides initially had issues in their pressing, and both managers changed shape in response. Inter were made to regret...

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Watford – Manchester City: Mahrez fires City to victory despite late scare (1-2)

December 5, 2018 Premier League No Comments

Manchester City were dominant as ever, but it took until just before half-time for them to open up the scoring. Riyad Mahrez netted just after the break to make it 2-0. At this point it seemed like a ...

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Tactical analysis Arsenal - Tottenham Hotspur 4-2 Premier League

Arsenal – Tottenham Hotspur: Emery’s side extend unbeaten Premier League run in fast-paced North London derby (4-2)

December 3, 2018 Premier League No Comments

Arsenal gave Tottenham Hotspur a taste of their own medicine. Intense pressing propelled them to an early lead, just as Spurs themselves had accomplished against Chelsea last week. Before half-time, t...

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Tactical analysis Tottenham Hotspur - Chelsea 3-1

Tottenham Hotspur – Chelsea: Chelsea’s defensive vulnerabilities exposed by intense Spurs (3-1)

November 25, 2018 Premier League No Comments

Chelsea were unable to cope with Spurs’ intense pressing, and Pochettino’s side netted two early goals, with some poor Chelsea defending. Spurs neutralised Chelsea by preventing them from playing thei...

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tactical analysis Manchester City - Manchester United 3-1

Manchester City – Manchester United: Guardiola’s side dominate with lopsided attack and display sublime possession skills to secure the win (3-1)

November 12, 2018 Premier League No Comments

Manchester City took an early lead against United with an interesting lopsided team shape and extended their lead just after half-time. United threatened to pull off another of their trademark comebac...

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Bournemouth – Manchester United: Second half recovery and switch to 4-2-3-1 earns United late win (1-2)

November 3, 2018 Premier League No Comments

Manchester United had yet another slow start to a game and were slightly flattered by a 1-1 scoreline at half-time, having been outplayed by Bournemouth. Again though, they found their footing in the ...

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Manchester United – Everton: United’s left-sided attack secures victory over Everton (2-1)

October 29, 2018 Premier League No Comments

Manchester United recovered from their midweek Champions League defeat against Juventus to beat Everton 2-1. A highlight for United was their left-sided attack, with Anthony Martial once again being i...

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West Ham – Tottenham Hotspur: Tottenham get narrow win in London derby (0-1)

October 21, 2018 Premier League No Comments

Erik Lamela’s header late in the first half was all that separated West Ham and Tottenham Hotspur in a closely contested London derby. Tottenham largely dominated the first half before West Ham gained...

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Spain – England: England’s clinical attack stuns high-flying Spain (2-3)

October 16, 2018 International Matches No Comments

England’s forwards put Spain’s defense to the sword in the first half, giving England a three-goal lead. After the break, England stood strong against Spain’s attack for the most part, although they m...

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Manchester United – Valencia: Mourinho’s side stumble to draw against organised Valencia (0-0)

October 3, 2018 Champions League No Comments

Manchester United may not have lost this match, but José Mourinho’s side looked second best for significant spells of the game. Valencia exploited United’s man-marking system but couldn’t find the fin...

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Author: Josh Manley