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 […]
At a raucous Stamford Bridge, it was the side in light blue whose resilience thwarted the lofty ambitions of the hosts. But that side was Graham Potter’s Brighton rather than Pep Guardiola’s Manchester City, who appear to be running away with the Premier League after yet another setback for Thomas Tuchel’s Chelsea. Tactical analysis and […]
The margin for error hasn’t been smaller in Premier League title races, none know it better than Manchester City. When others fall, they take advantage. Brentford nullified the Pep-machine unlike most, and yet City still found a way through. Tactical analysis and match report by Joel Parker. Man City are at the stage where title runs […]
Leicester City’s grueling conclusion to 2021 pitted them against an outfit in Liverpool that have bagged goals for fun. But equipping themselves ably, they turned out to be more than a match for the league title chasers over the ninety minutes. Apt changes in system, inspired personnel, and a valiant rearguard secured a stunning result, […]
Chasing a spot in the top four, Manchester United fought for all three points against their relegation threatened hosts. In the end, they were lucky to depart St James’ Park with one. Careless on both sides of the ball, Ralf Rangnick’s men showed a difference, or even a few, in formation will only go so […]
As the title charge seemingly grinds to a halt, gaining the three points was an absolute necessity for Chelsea. Standing in the way was Aston Villa, along with Chelsea’s own offensive issues. Tactical analysis and match report by Manasvin Andra. As Thomas Tuchel tries to work through his team’s offensive issues without Ben Chilwell and […]
For thirty minutes, Tottenham Hotspur and Crystal Palace produced an intriguing but unproductive affair. However, the hosts had showcased solutions to passing problems and seized on a Palace collapse to gain a comfortable three points. Tactical analysis and match report by Joel Parker. When the time turned to reinvent, both London clubs looked to iconic midfielders, […]
After a relatively comfortable debut, Domenico Tedesco faced the first stiff challenge of his Leipzig tenure against Markus Weinzierl’s Augsburg. As it transpired, this was not a challenge that the new coach would clear, as Augsburg’s clever scheme and exemplary intensity – combined with Leipzig’s finishing woes – once again kept the visitors from developing […]
The dream of the Scudetto is clear for AC Milan, eleven years on from their last title. Against Serie A’s latest maverick, Milan made important ground on those beneath them, but to challenge the top will take a lot more conviction. Tactical analysis and match report by Joel Parker. Stefano Pioli has established Milan as a […]
With Premier League postponements all around, all eyes were transfixed to a thrilling contest in North London. Antonio Conte and Jürgen Klopp’s differences in styles married with the addictive chaos, that both teams can bring, delivered an excellent game of football. Tactical analysis and match report by Joel Parker. Considering the sheer quality of their teams’, […]