Crystal Palace were the better team in the first half here thanks to their fast attacks and organized defending against a Liverpool team still finding their best arrangement with new personnel. Arne Slot’s side showed second-half improvement after some changes, but Palace eventually prevailed with a late Eddie Nketiah winner. Tactical analysis and match report […]
Two of the top managers in England, bonded by brilliant work at a club on the south coast, are ambitious to advance their teams in the Premier League. A pragmatic ploy pulled the plug on the expected entertainment, but both clubs continue to exhibit a high level of competency. Tactical analysis and match report by […]
Erling Haaland’s early goal set the stage for Arsenal to chase the game, and they looked in control against Manchester City’s first-half pressing. In the second half, Pep Guardiola took an unexpectedly defensive stance with a low-block back five, and almost secured the three points before Gabriel Martinelli equalized for the Gunners late on. Tactical […]
Brighton continue to be their biggest enemies as they blew another lead in the latter stages of an informative clash with Tottenham Hotspur. While the hosts have evident and repeating flaws, their guests gave the new coach more reason to believe in his pragmatism and principles. Tactical analysis and match report by Emmanuel Adeyemi-Abere. Brighton […]
A late Saturday kickoff with two Premier League giants guaranteed some sort of narrative. There was a victor on the day, but frustration will be present in both camps. One club conspires to undo their good work, and the other outfit might be masquerading as a resurgent institution. Tactical analysis and match report by Emmanuel […]
Transformative transfer windows saw plenty of fresh faces on both sides, yet the same tropes of previous Merseyside derbies came into fruition. Amidst a cautious David Moyes defensive approach, the Mo Salah lane opened and Everton are left wondering what would have happened if the second half response was mirrored with the start. Tactical analysis […]
A familiar face from enemy lines across North London has landed a new job in the Midlands. He tried his hand against Arsenal again to no success on a difficult debut as an unfancied figure from the capital city continues to find favor with a new set of fans at the Emirates Stadium. Tactical analysis […]
Tottenham Hotspur beat West Ham 3-0 away at the London Stadium in gameweek 4 of the Premier League. Goals from Pape Matar Sarr, Lucas Bergvall and Micky van de Ven after half-time secured the three points for Spurs as Tomas Soucek was sent off in the second half for a reckless challenge on Joao Palhinha. […]
The issues with Manchester United’s defensive scheme were exploited well by Manchester City’s positional play here as the home side ran out 3-0 winners. City’s second half defensive system showed some vulnerability, but United were unable to take advantage as Ruben Amorim’s side continue to show their flaws. Tactical analysis and match report by Josh Manley. […]
Arsenal played fairly well in the first half here, with a solid defensive scheme helping them to limit Liverpool’s chances. As the second half progressed, Liverpool gained control against a more passive Arsenal defense, but it was a spectacular free-kick from Dominik Szoboszlai that eventually decided this game late on. Tactical analysis and match report […]