A strong individual performance from Marcus Rashford was arguably the highlight in a game wherein Spurs were firmly unspectacular in their performance. They struggled to construct attacks against the narrow pressing of United and their defensive scheme at times was quite uncompact, which allowed United to quickly move the ball forward. Tactical analysis and match […]
In a Merseyside derby for the ages, an exhausting battle to find the net leant its hand towards Anfield’s rampant reds. Everton’s defensive setups in general play as well as in transitions left them all too exposed and so they paid the price, with Sadio Mané lighting up the path to another thrilling victory for […]
A ruthless City left no room for doubt, taking the lead early and firmly controlling the remainder of the game. As the game progressed, City kept mutating in a successful attempt to lock Burnley under a hypnotizing spell that sliced their defense in two, helplessly capitulating them into endless doom. Tactical analysis and match report […]
Counterattacks, set-pieces and penalties were at the heart of a truly chaotic encounter which teased a winner but failed to deliver one. Early optimism for Arsenal quickly flatlined as they, once again, proved to be architects of their own downfall. Tactical analysis and match report by Peter Munnely. After claiming three crucial points at Everton […]
Wolves enjoyed the majority of possession in this game but often struggled to make breakthroughs against the organized 5-3-2 shape of Sheffield United, who had taken the lead early on. When the away side had the ball, they showed glimpses of the incisive wing-play which has helped them to defy expectations so far this season. […]
Having been second best for almost an hour, Brendan Rodgers’ tactical adjustments would reignite his team and lead to a last-minute winner to keep in range of the Premier League top spot. This result means Leicester City are still unbeaten at home and could seal the fate for the manager sitting in the away dugout. […]
After seventy minutes of a well-structured Sheffield United in control of the game, Ole Gunnar Solskjær’s formation change flipped the game on its head. Manchester United came back from two goals down, only to lose the lead in the final moments, a fantastic and entertaining Premier League affair. Tactical analysis and match report by Joel […]
Chelsea came to the Etihad with a positive attitude and looked to impose themselves on the game in a way that not too many teams do away at Manchester City. They were able to take the lead through N’Golo Kanté. City quickly replied through Kevin De Bruyne, and then began to find joy through De […]
Without seeing his team play brilliant football, José Mourinho got what he was looking for in his first match as Tottenham Hotspur manager: three points. Dissecting a narrow win, Spurs’ 3-2-4-1 buildup system, and some atrocious defending by West Ham. Tactical analysis and match report by Erik Elias. It can be hard to judge the […]
Unai Emery might have thought he was on the cusp of a good result. Arsenal’s decent first half display managed to mostly contain Leicester’s threat while creating chances off their own back. However, a second half midfield collapse proved too much to handle following many missed opportunities. Tactical analysis and match report by Peter M. […]