A draw will always leave you wanting more. But fans of one outfit are far more likely to get what they crave. Spurs showed no signs of letting their obstacles spoil their sunshine. For the red half of Manchester, it was another afternoon to boil blood and further disappointment. Tactical analysis and match report by […]
Having found a way to strike its prey, Manchester City still needed its sharpest tools to puncture through. Newcastle United had worked its way into a valuable lead, but Pep Guardiola deployed Kevin de Bruyne where all of their creativity had been flowing. Tactical analysis and match report by Joel Parker. We decided to make […]
Heading into this game, both West Ham United and Brighton & Hove Albion were without several key players. While Brighton dominated the proceedings, West Ham displayed defensive resilience. But this clash was an intriguing tactical battle, as it shed light on how De Zerbi adjusted his approach after David Moyes got the better of him […]
In a heralded three way title race, contestants cannot afford to not capitalize on openings. While the champions had cruised to World Club Cup glory and the Gunners’ grip on the summit had loosened, the Reds roared back with a vengeance to commence the new year. Their redemption arc continued, bruising and battering Newcastle with […]
Two sides from the English capital faced off on New Year’s Eve. Having registered just one win in their last five matches, Arsenal really needed all three points to not only rescue some semblance of momentum but also top the standings at the turn of the year. Instead, they suffered yet another defeat having put […]
The Emirates Stadium expected to observe an orderly ending to the year. Yet, Arsenal failed to fulfill their duty. The armory still seems too stilted to fire on all fronts, pining for old firepower. Maybe Mikel will consult the work of his old boss about the art of evolution before it is too late. Tactical […]
The champions returned to winning ways in the Premier League, although the victory was far from straightforward. Everton’s aggressive approach caught Manchester City off guard, yet City, inspired by Pep Guardiola’s second-half adjustments, orchestrated another comeback to clinch a crucial win. Tactical analysis and match report by Rahul Madhavan. November cast a shadow over the blue […]
Arsenal, again, are top of the tree for Christmas— and their central defenders are at the heart of the latest chapter in that tale. Even if scores of yesteryear were not on the cards, the horrors of Anfield annihilation flashed before their eyes in phases of this contest. But, in the end, the stabilizers in […]
Manchester United’s misfortunes continued, this time at the hands of West Ham United. This was a rather typical West Ham performance, as they absorbed United’s relatively light punches before landing a knockout blow in the second half to secure all three points. Tactical analysis and match report by Rahul Madhavan. After a season marked by success, […]
Liverpool and West Ham United had their vision set on a League Cup semi-final appearance, but only one team turned up at Anfield. Liverpool, sparked by Jürgen Klopp’s tactical shift and a performance reminiscent of their old selves, dominated right from the beginning and secured their spot in the final four. Tactical analysis and match […]