Brentford defeated Chelsea 3-0 at the Gtech to hand Xabi Alonso & his Chelsea side their second defeat of the season. Goals from Jaidon Anthony, Igor Thiago and Fabio Carvalho sank the Blues as they left the Gtech without any points. Tactical analysis and match report by Gaurav Krishnan. It was a harsh welcome to […]
Arsenal came into this match with a perfect winning record but were unable to cope with Brighton’s high-pressing game as the hosts were able to prevent Arsenal gaining control with possession. Two goals from outside the box plus a set-piece were the eventual difference-makers. Tactical analysis and match report by Josh Manley. Brighton & Hove Albion […]
After a competitive first twenty minutes, Phil Foden’s red card forced Manchester City to sit deep and reduced their attacking chances. Despite this, Manchester United were unable to capitalize due to their deficiencies against low blocks, meaning that Erling Haaland’s wrongly awarded goal was decisive in this Manchester Derby. Tactical analysis and match report by Josh […]
Chelsea took an early lead through Morgan Rogers and looked to keep the tempo high at the Emirates Stadium. However, Arsenal were able to expose weaknesses in Chelsea’s defensive line with their right-sided attacks, before Ødegaard sealed the deal in the second half, giving Arsenal a 2-1 win. Tactical analysis and match report by Josh Manley. […]
Chelsea flew off the blocks to an early three-goal lead in the first half but allowed Brighton back into the game. However, Cole Palmer scored the fourth & Xabi Alonso’s Blues rode off the Brighton wave to see out the game as Martinez made his Chelsea debut in goal. Tactical analysis and match report by […]
Roberto De Zerbi’s side faced problems with and without the ball against Matthias Jaissle’s direct Newcastle outfit. Newcastle’s pressing unsettled Spurs, while their switching of play were a clear strategy throughout and eventually earned them their opening goal, setting them on the way to victory. Tactical analysis and match report by Josh Manley. We decided […]
The game of football belongs to the players, but good management makes a difference. One new Premier League manager is receiving a rude awakening about the group he has taken over, and the other has been reminded to trust in his talent rather than being too smart for his own good. Tactical analysis and match […]
Chelsea started their 26/27 campaign with a 3-2 win at Craven Cottage against Alvaro Arbeloa’s Fulham side. Xabi Alonso’s tenure started with an important win as the Chelsea front three fired on all cylinders. Tactical analysis and match report by Gaurav Krishnan. It’s been a summer of rebuild behind the scenes at Stamford Bridge. Xabi […]
Manchester City kicked off their Premier League campaign with a dramatic, hard-fought 2-1 victory over AFC Bournemouth at a packed Etihad Stadium. Enzo Maresca’s side found themselves trailing early following Marcus Tavernier’s clinical 25th-minute opener for the visitors. However, a relentless second-half siege and crucial managerial substitutions by Maresca turned the tide. Marc Guéhi marked his […]
This was a game played at an exceptionally fast pace throughout, with Newcastle able to go ahead twice through counter-attacks against a Liverpool midfield eager to go forward. After an open game, Liverpool eventually managed to equalize in the last minute through a Dominik Szoboszlai penalty. Tactical analysis and match report by Josh Manley. Newcastle United […]