Early goals in both halves set the stage for a game in which Arsenal’s disciplined defensive scheme saw little danger from Enzo Maresca’s 3-1-3-3 attacking idea. Manchester City’s own defensive line was less solid, with Arsenal’s left-sided off-the-ball runs making the difference for two of the goals. Tactical analysis and match report by Josh Manley. We […]
Liverpool drew 1-1 against Brentford at Anfield in what was Mo Salah and Andy Robertson’s final game for the club. A second-half goal by Curtis Jones was cancelled out by a goal by Kevin Schade shortly after, on the final match day of the 25/26 Premier League season as both sides shared the points. Tactical […]
Tottenham Hotspur preserved their Premier League status on a tense final day, grinding out a nerve-shredding 1-0 victory over Everton at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium. Roberto De Zerbi’s side, ravaged by a severe injury crisis, threw away tactical idealism to prioritize structural stability, suffocating David Moyes’ system in a tense first half before absorbing heavy […]
Continental competition can give additional glow to the campaigns of both clubs in this clash, but Arsenal already are in the mood to celebrate. An achievement not accomplished for over a generation belongs with the team again, and they kicked off their stint with new status in style. Tactical analysis and match report by Emmanuel […]
Things seemed routine for Manchester City in the first half of this game as they created chances with their positional play system which stretched Aston Villa’s defense with width. In the second half though, Villa’s depth-focused attacking play began to cut through City, with Ollie Watkins scoring twice. Tactical analysis and match report by Josh […]
Man City could only draw 1-1 against Bournemouth at the Vitality in what was a must-win game for Guardiola’s side. Goals from Eli Junior Kroupi for Bournemouth and a late equaliser from Erling Haaland for City meant both sides shared the points leading to Arsenal being confirmed as 25/26 Premier League champions. Tactical analysis and […]
In principle, this London rivalry needs no additional spice, but both sides have certainly seen better days. The visitors at Stamford Bridge had fresh legs and the imperative of ending their existential dread in their corner, but it would be Chelsea who walked with the bragging rights. Tactical analysis and match report by Emmanuel Adeyemi-Abere. […]
Man City beat Chelsea 1-0 at Wembley to lift the 2025/26 FA Cup trophy. A pensive game ended with Antoine Semenyo’s flicked goal giving City the 1-0 win as Chelsea barely threatened the City goal. The win meant that Guardiola’s side won their second trophy of the season after their Carabao Cup win over Arsenal, […]
Liverpool’s possession structure looked somewhat unbalanced against Aston Villa’s compact defensive block while the home side were dangerous in attack, exploiting the space in behind Liverpool’s defense. The resulting four-goal haul was enough to see off Liverpool and mathematically secure Villa’s place in the top five. Tactical analysis and match report by Josh Manley. Aston Villa […]
Aspirations for trophy lifts are alive for Manchester City and Crystal Palace, who have more than half an eye on action outside of the Premier League. With rotated elevens on the field, a familiar feeling to their first fixture of the campaign resurfaced: a stubborn side struggled to keep pace with individual quality from minute […]