Following an early exchange of goals, the game returned to its usual state, but Liverpool once again seemed to be removed from their offensive peak. An abject opening half hour gave way to a more controlled display, as Sadio Mané sent Liverpool level on points with Manchester City following a superbly taken header. Tactical analysis […]
The disappointment of falling short in the Europa League was quickly cast aside as RB Leipzig put Augsburg away without breaking a sweat. While Christopher Nkunku scored twice, it was wingback Nordi Mukiele who was the star, a sign that bodes well for Domenico Tedesco ahead of the cup final against Freiburg. Tactical analysis and […]
In a fixture where both outfits had it all to gain, the class of the favorites set them apart. Mikel Arteta moved the pieces on the chessboard to allow the left edge to flourish, setting the tone for a showing where Arsenal ought to have mowed down their guests long before the final whistle. Tactical […]
It’s been particularly ‘Spursy’ to troll Manchester City’s title run, but it’s only right for them to derail the Liverpool machine too. In a race that has so little margin of error, Antonio Conte would disrupt another contender away from home, in the way that he knows best: low block and counterattacks. Tactical analysis […]
No outcome suits Real Madrid more than snatching victory from the jaws of defeat. Nothing fits Pep Guardiola more than a conservative crisis on the road in Europe. Fill in the gaps. Tactical analysis and match report by Emmanuel Adeyemi-Abere. A seven goal showdown at the Etihad was one of the most thrilling games in […]
A clash that ought to have taken top billing at the end of the campaign revealed why neither club fulfilled expectations. Where one outfit could not turn their dominance into hegemony, the other was too frail in all aspects of the game to be their equal anywhere but on the scoreline. Tactical analysis and match […]
Battling the odds to reach the semi-final, Real Madrid required more than luck to compete with what might be the best outfit in Europe. The ninety minutes of action produced an epic evening where one outfit will rue their profligacy, and the other owe a debt to their talismanic forward. Tactical analysis and match report […]
Behold the Premier League’s greatest rivalry. Football is nothing like it was twenty years ago and neither are these two teams. But chaotic defending, errors and refereeing decisions always offer fun. Though not on top form, Arsenal was still superior to their opponents in turmoil. Tactical analysis and match report by Joel Parker. Ambitions between one […]
In a tumultuous campaign, breaking through a window of opportunity into fourth place offers Manchester United the chance to salvage some pride. But the gulf in class to their rivals was too much to close on away turf in this derby. A masterclass in midfield and clinical counterpressing strangled the guests in a clash that […]
Napoli could not afford to drop points. They went into the lead at half-time, but slight adjustments in the buildup from José Mourinho firmly placed control in AS Roma’s hands. Stephen El Shaarawy’s injury-time finish was devastating, but had been coming. Tactical analysis and match report by Joel Parker. With both Milan clubs making strides, […]