If anyone had thought the initial stalemate between these two outfits was solely the product of a run of dismal form for the favorites, they were in for a rude awakening. Thorough knowledge of his craft let Graham Potter replicate the troublesome dynamic of the reverse fixture, earning a point by the end of the […]
With Stuttgart having been drubbed 4-0 in the previous fixture, one might think that revenge was on the minds of the hosts coming in. But relegation fears have diminished the side’s ambitions, as RB Leipzig put a further dent in their fight to remain in the German top flight. Tactical analysis and match report by […]
FC Köln and Bayern Munich have, in their separate ways, set the bar high this season to promise a spectacle in this fixture. Indeed, if their efforts were anything to go by on the pitch, Bundesliga football is a simple pleasure. Organized but possibly wild high pressing styles clash, transitions rule, and the Bavarians always […]
Another stride towards the title was against taken by Manchester City. Though Chelsea’s game plan in the defense was robust, their plan in the attack was more fragmented and their openness from their own long pass would be their downfall. Tactical analysis and match report by Joel Parker. Clashes between the blues of Manchester and London […]
Trips to Anfield tend to signal destruction for Arsenal, but they turned the tables to control the dark art and define the course of the duel. A reckless blunder forced them to concede the high ground, but a better vantage point offered little use for a Liverpool side bereft of its usual verve. Tactical analysis […]
When people talk about “peak Bundesliga”, they generally refer to a game full of end-to-end attacks where teams often seem detached from conventional notions of game management. Eintracht Frankfurt versus Borussia Dortmund provided exactly this sort of unhinged performance, with Frankfurt’s smart first half display being overturned by the visitors’ surge towards the very end […]
In a lopsided Bundesliga world, Borussia Mönchengladbach saves all their top performances against the Champions. Bayern Munich was not only fragmented in possession, but their openness down the left side cost them heavily as Adi Hütter’s team created consistent openings. Tactical analysis and match report by Joel Parker. Gladbach’s marvellous form against Bayern has the essence […]
From the struggle of the Christmas schedule sprung creativity in a Carabao Cup clash featuring two of the best managers in the business. Hybrid roles, new formations, and flexible chains all came to life in a derby whose final score gave insight into the gap in quality between these rivals. Tactical analysis and match report […]
When a winner was needed, neither contender could be split apart. Thomas Tuchel pushed the boat out to gain entry past the Liverpool defense, which left his Chelsea team open on the transition. After all, who needs midfielders anyway? Tactical analysis and match report by Joel Parker. Even in their most uncontrollable state, Manchester City […]
Contrary to all expectations, an emboldened Arsenal fired their best shot at Manchester City. Familiar self-inflicted damage undid their hard work, but the outcome reflected a hard-fought victory for a side whose stars are aligning towards another Premier League title. Tactical analysis and match report by Emmanuel Adeyemi-Abere. At the start of the semester, Mikel […]