Newcastle United have earned their right to sit alongside the best in English football and looked unfazed from the start of this clash. But the seasoned champions did well to remind them there is still some distance to reach the top, negotiating a difficult challenge with flying colors. Tactical analysis and match report by Emmanuel […]
Come at the king, you best not miss. Hoping to end the recent Anfield drubbings, Manchester United entered Sunday’s premier fixture in high spirits. But a cautious approach and problems down the channels failed to throw down the gauntlet for Liverpool to punish their opponents. Tactical analysis and match report by Joel Parker. We decided […]
Sean Dyche did not need to reinvent the wheel to frustrate the high-flying hosts in this fixture, but patience paid off in the end for Arsenal, whose opponents’ resistance wore off with time. Tactical analysis and match report by Emmanuel Adeyemi-Abere. Maturation requires one to learn from mistakes and grow from adversity— two qualities that […]
Erik ten Hag’s side were not at their stylish best here, but they gave a solid enough defensive performance to get the job done against Newcastle United. First half goals from Casemiro and Marcus Rashford allowed Manchester United to sit back and soak up pressure for the rest of the game as they eased to […]
In-game tactical tweaks had been established as Graham Potter’s strongest muscle. Yet Tottenham Hotspur built down the left and found Emerson Royal free in space, time and time again. In an unproductive affair, how such gambles from the Chelsea coach could have made an important difference. Tactical analysis and match report by Joel Parker. The […]
Two goals and a red card for the opponents, inside twenty-two minutes, would appear to have put this game to bed for Liverpool. However, Eddie Howe’s switch to the 4-3-2 formation and pushing Allan Saint-Maximin into the center kept the game even for much longer than anticipated. Tactical analysis and match report by Joel Parker. […]
The Emirates Stadium hosted what could have been one of the most inspiring nights in its 17 year history. Victory for Arsenal would have downed their closest rivals and steered the title charge back on track. Defeat to Manchester City, dogged as it was, has only led fans to fret. Tactical analysis and match report […]
Everton had problems against Liverpool’s high tempo play in this match, as well as being forced back by the home side’s counterpressing. The match winning goals for Liverpool arrived either side of half time via counterattacks which were finished off by Mohamed Salah and Cody Gakpo, giving Liverpool a fairly comfortable win in the end […]
An hour into an unattractive performance, Erik ten Hag made an important change to his frontline. To the wing went Bruno Fernandes, and in the ten position was Wout Weghorst: the password to a tough Leeds United code. Tactical analysis and match report by Joel Parker. How bizarre is it to get back-to-back matches just […]
Arsenal intended to gear up for a heavyweight clash with another three points at their fortress. But their guests refused to submit, stinging their title bid to reveal chinks in the current armor. Tactical analysis and match report by Emmanuel Adeyemi-Abere. Arsenal’s trip to the Gtech Community Stadium came after a 3-1 defeat to Manchester […]