Southampton went ahead early on through Nathan Redmond’s strike, but this was one of the last serious Southampton attacks that would be seen in the match, as Liverpool went on to dominate. Liverpool perhaps lacked their usual cutting edge, but eventually got the goals they deserved as they came away with a 2-1 win. Tactical […]
Arsenal’s destiny was still in their hands before kickoff in the two horse race to get back into the Champions League, but their hosts were in no mood to underwhelm an expectant crowd. The Magpies honed the role of jokers to spoil an ideal script: will the process be all for nothing? Tactical analysis and […]
Defensive rotations and calculated long balls exposed Manchester City’s frailties, both on and off the ball. Despite West Ham United’s defensive prowess, the visitors got the ball to the wingers faster and more aggressively to recover the scoreline in the second half, yet penalties can still kneecap the Champions. Tactical analysis and match report […]
Keep your friends close and frenemies even closer. The two managers in the dugout, hailing from similar paths, have overseen three draws this season. Changes from both men could not split the two teams here, leading to a dramatically bitter finale that keeps alive a fabled dream. Tactical analysis and match report by Emmanuel Adeyemi-Abere. […]
The North London Derby only produces chaotic or confounding games, and this tie somehow achieved both outcomes in one stroke. A red card against Arsenal’s Rob Holding meant that Arsenal played with a numerical disadvantage for an hour, and Harry Kane took full advantage by scoring a brace and creating another for strike partner Heung-Min […]
Following an early exchange of goals, the game returned to its usual state, but Liverpool once again seemed to be removed from their offensive peak. An abject opening half hour gave way to a more controlled display, as Sadio Mané sent Liverpool level on points with Manchester City following a superbly taken header. Tactical analysis […]
In a fixture where both outfits had it all to gain, the class of the favorites set them apart. Mikel Arteta moved the pieces on the chessboard to allow the left edge to flourish, setting the tone for a showing where Arsenal ought to have mowed down their guests long before the final whistle. Tactical […]
It’s been particularly ‘Spursy’ to troll Manchester City’s title run, but it’s only right for them to derail the Liverpool machine too. In a race that has so little margin of error, Antonio Conte would disrupt another contender away from home, in the way that he knows best: low block and counterattacks. Tactical analysis […]
Arsenal exploited West Ham’s uncharacteristic vulnerability from set pieces to record another impressive win on the road. The result enhances their increasingly credible push for the fourth spot, whilst West Ham’s season is at risk of fading away after recent domestic and continental shortcomings. Tactical analysis and match report by Charles Orchard. Imagine ten years […]
The game started in a fairly routine manner for Manchester City, but Leeds United grew into the game with a fast and aggressive approach which had the potential to be awkward for City. However City were able to keep their composure and exploit the spaces left by Leeds’ aggressive approach in the second half as […]