Manchester City had the majority of the ball in this game, but were not at their best, able to be contained by Chelsea’s compact defensive scheme. Chelsea looked dangerous in transitions too, and were arguably the better team overall. However, they did not finish their chances, and were made to regret it late on when […]
At this stage of the season, only the result matters… right? Arsenal undoubtedly had the attacking control, but did Wolverhampton Wanderers find some more solutions against one of the league’s best defenses? Tactical analysis and match report by Joel Parker. What a terrible run for Arsenal. The tables soon turned on the Bayern München tie, […]
Who would blink first in the battle for the summit? Arsenal approached this clash with a favor in their back pocket but could not afford to take their eye off the ball. In the end, the display disappointed the crowd for the second time in five days, casting their charge into jeopardy. Tactical analysis and […]
Both coaches like to keep their teams in a familiar arrangement, but it was a tactical tweak from Eddie Howe that made a dramatic effect on the game. With the pattern of the game set, Newcastle United brutalized Tottenham Hotspur through some familiar routes. Tactical analysis and match report by Joel Parker. Five goals conceded […]
Despite being dominated throughout the game and conceding plenty of chances, Manchester United were able to earn a point here thanks to moments of genius from Bruno Fernandes and Kobbie Mainoo. Tactically, Liverpool were on top in all phases of the game, with United having problems in securing midfield areas once again. Tactical analysis and […]
Positional versus relational. We love to pitch up opposition tents to find the “correct way to play football.” The reality is, you can only play within the constraints that the opposition puts you under, and the Premier League can place a lot against you. Written by Joel Parker. We decided to make this article free to […]
What happens when two disjointed teams go head to head? It leads to an all-time Premier League classic. Chelsea seemed comfortable after establishing a two-goal lead, but as United typically do, they pulled back and even managed to score a third goal. However, Cole Palmer had different ideas, as Chelsea scored two more goals in […]
The future belongs to Phil Foden. Careful cradling of Manchester City’s darling has fought to foolproof his fate. However, he again asserted how he is a man for the here and now. A treble of strikes slaughtered the guests to grab three more points in the race for the Premier League title. Tactical analysis and […]
In a three way title race of twists and turns, Liverpool are looking to sign off Jürgen Klopp’s tenure at the club in style. The bubble burst at Anfield thanks to an early intervention from Brighton, but a thorough battering beat the resistance out of their bogey team in the end. Tactical analysis and match […]
Eight center-backs, deep 4-4-2 formations and little shot activity. It’s Diego Simeone’s dream, but take a look closer and it’s a title-swaying game between Pep Guardiola and one of his former assistants. Just how did football end up in this position? Tactical analysis and match report by Joel Parker. We decided to make this article […]