The 2023/24 Bundesliga season began with defending champions Bayern Munich visiting Werder Bremen. A lot of focus was on Harry Kane, the Bundesliga’s most expensive arrival who was making his first start for the record champions here. The English striker quickly showed everyone what he is all about, bagging a goal and assist to help […]
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. Mauricio Pochettino found a tactical arrangement with a 3-4-3 shape in possession which posed problems for Liverpool, […]
Short Burnley passes? Manchester City engineering long balls? Just how did football get into this position? Despite dynamics that would confuse the traditionalists, the result was not as unclear. Tactical analysis and match report by Joel Parker. We decided to make this article free to read. If you want to support our work, consider taking a […]
Manchester City are the bar against which every other team in England measure themselves. Arsenal could not even book their entry into this fixture with their own title, but their trophy cabinet was a little fuller at the end of this contest. Though the power still lies in the north east of the nation, its […]
Injuries, finances and deflation. AS Roma needs to reevaluate its tactical framework to return the money it has put in, but can José Mourinho modify one of the oldest squads and highest wage bills in Serie A? Written by Joel Parker. We decided to make this article free to read. If you want to support […]
At last, Manchester City has its hands on the one competition that eluded them. Pep Guardiola still gambled in the process, against a unorthodox Internazionale team that created a difficult game. Eventually, the solution was found. Tactical analysis and match report by Joel Parker. We decided to make this article free to read. If you […]
The most exciting and entertaining continental competition drew to a close for the 2022/23 season with the Europa Conference League final in Prague, where Fiorentina and West Ham United battled it out to win a rare trophy. The English side emerged victorious at the end of an interesting ninety minutes thanks to a late winner, […]
Bayern Munich faltered at the wrong time as Leipzig came from a goal behind to stun the Bavarian faithful. Bayern found success in the first half, largely thanks to their high pressing, but crumbled like a house of cards once their intensity dropped. The result has far-reaching implications in the title race, with Borussia Dortmund […]
Other results took the edge away from this game, but Manchester City were in no mood to ease off the gas. Pep’s new-look eleven were on a more even keel with their unfancied guests but still secured three points to keep up their winning streak in preparation for future forays at glory. Tactical analysis and […]
Only the final whistle can assure success against Real Madrid, for whom the fight is never over as early as it seems. Last night was an exception to the rule. The Mancunian machine battered and bruised the reigning champions, taking apart their flaws to assert plans of total dominance. Tactical analysis and match report by […]