Manchester City continue to wobble. Summer spending has helped to refresh the look of their squad, but displays do not have the same firm foundations as in the past. Having suffered a shock on the south coast with the same score ten months ago, this type of defeat now feels eerily familiar. Tactical analysis and […]
After five goals, two wins and zero goals conceded, Tottenham Hotspur had momentum, but Bournemouth soon changed the story of the afternoon. With their trademark pressing structure and direct attacks constantly cutting through, they should have made this a more humiliating result. Tactical analysis and match report by Joel Parker. The frame of reference of […]
The presence of Alexander Isak loomed large over a fiery fixture, but could both clubs be better off without him? Newcastle United missed the moment to capitalize on the chaos, but St. James’ Park produced a night that is only possible when everyone pulls in the right direction. Liverpool walked away with all three points, […]
Thomas Frank made his name at Brentford with organized pressing and dangerous, direct attacking play. This was the formula he used to beat City here, exploiting the space behind City’s high pressing and pouncing on mistakes in buildup to earn two first-half goals which were enough to collect three points at the Etihad Stadium. Tactical […]
Chelsea hammered West Ham 5-1 at The London Stadium in gameweek 2 of the Premier League. The game saw a flurry of goals from the Blues after going down 1-0 to a goal by Lucas Paqueta. Three goals from corners and two from open play meant Chelsea would leave their London rivals biting the dust, […]
An early Riccardo Calafiori goal was the difference here, but Manchester United showed signs of improvement from last season as their new signings and improved understanding of Ruben Amorim’s system saw them play well for large stretches of this game. Ultimately though, Arsenal’s defense held strong to secure the three points. Tactical analysis and match […]
In the opening weekend of the Premier League season, Chelsea and Crystal Palace supporters are among the most optimistic. With two teams in form, their even performances at Stamford Bridge resulted in a stalemate that was not an entertaining watch for the viewers. However, the 0-0 affair was a fair outcome for both managers. Tactical […]
Previous runs with Daniel Farke left little to be desired for Premier League’s established survivors to be worried, but Leeds United beg to differ. Upon their return, Leeds creatively carved through the Everton medium block, a late penalty securing the points. Is this the beginning of Farke’s redemption? Tactical analysis and match report by Joel […]
The opening weekend of the Premier League delivered a gripping, if goalless, affair as Aston Villa battled to a hard-fought 0-0 draw against Newcastle United at Villa Park. The match was a compelling tale of two halves, with Newcastle asserting their dominance and control from the start. Tactical analysis and match report by Aderemi Qoyum. […]
Whilst Morgan Gibbs-White and Elliot Anderson made creative combinations in the halfspaces, Brentford’s new boss looked lost in the woods. Three goals before half-time settled the score, before Nottingham Forest showed mercy. Tactical analysis and match report by Joel Parker. Although both Nottingham Forest and Brentford finished in the Premier League’s top ten last year, […]