True to their nature, Brighton bring creative ideas to the table, and their latest outing saw a switch to a new structure. But it cannot excuse the errors that thwarted their clever solutions in possession as their hosts adapted to the task and took all three points in a decisive display. Tactical analysis and match […]
Formerly, this fixture was the standard bearer for football on English shores. Now, while the fervor of the fanbases has never faded, it is a contest that carries the embers of more daring dreams and desires. But as both outfits aspired to make up for lost time, the difference maker on the scoreline was the […]
Liverpool dominated this game from the start, as their high press disrupted Manchester City’s buildup and their cohesive attacking play tore through City’s disjointed pressing. Pep Guardiola’s experiment with an asymmetric attacking shape did not pay off, and City’s poor form continues. Tactical analysis and match report by Josh Manley. We decided to make this article […]
Arteta’s boys were tested in an away London derby against West Ham United. They didn’t disappoint, continuing their upward trajectory in pursuit of Liverpool.Arsenal confirmed its football resurgence, securing a third consecutive victory—its second such streak this season. They achieved this with an emphatic 5-2 win against West Ham United at London Stadium. Beyond their […]
A packed Portman Road was the first glimpse into the Premier League’s newest mission. Ruben Amorim attempts to turn Manchester United into a force that strikes fear across the top tier of English football, but for now, he must make clear his ideas. The guests grabbed the opening goal in smashing style, but the debut […]
Pep Guardiola’s side had most of the ball and were probably unfortunate not to score in this game, but the glaring problem was once again their defensive play as Tottenham Hotspur shredded through their pressing and counterpressing to earn a four-goal victory in Manchester. Tactical analysis and match report by Josh Manley. We decided to make […]
City started this game well, dominating possession in a 3-2-4-1 shape and going ahead midway through the first half. However, Brighton’s pressing intensity was boosted in the second half, and City’s own pressing showed serious vulnerabilities, resulting in an incredible fourth straight defeat for Pep Guardiola’s side. Tactical analysis and match report by Josh Manley. Brighton […]
Enzo Maresca & Mikel Arteta went up against each other for the first time in the Premier League as managers of Chelsea & Arsenal. Gabriel Martinelli gave Arsenal the lead in the second half with a near post finish. But Pedro Neto’s first Premier League goal for Chelsea was enough to seal a draw for […]
Arne Slot aimed to conquer through control, but succeeded with counterattacks to send Liverpool five points clear in the Premier League. Aston Villa were competitive throughout and conceded two preventable goals, although the visitors lacked any real open play threat with their best opportunities coming from set-pieces. Tactical analysis and match report by Nick Smoothy. […]
Eddie Howe’s side took the lead relatively early on thanks to an Alexander Isak header, and proceeded to pressure Arsenal in an energetic and compact manner. Arsenal struggled to create chances in their attack, which seemed to lack ideas, even after Mikel Arteta’s attempts to change things in the second half. Tactical analysis and match […]