Changing game states failed to separate two Premier League title contenders, desperate to get back on top. Liverpool set an intense tempo early, while Chelsea threatened on the transition. However, the outcome of an old-fashioned goalmouth frenzy reshaped the events of the second half. Tactical analysis and match report by Joel Parker. To reshape their clubs, […]
Manchester United’s trip to the south coast was an ideal chance to show they had learned their lesson from the past. But if they had hoped that new faces would be enough to make the difference, the away team were wholly mistaken. Once again, Solskjær’s team fell foul to a compact high press in a […]
Chelsea have added to their arsenal. Romelu Lukaku took center stage, as Thomas Tuchel’s team found easy routes to their new number nine. His addition may be Chelsea’s final piece towards a Premier League title under Tuchel, whilst Mikel Arteta might start to ponder if it’s the beginning of the end. Tactical analysis and match […]
Manchester United started strongly and continued to dominate for large parts of the game before turning it into a training exercise. They enjoyed plenty of chances on the break and made sure to punish Leeds United and their strict man-marking. Tactical analysis and match report by Muhammad Raza. The opening day for both clubs’ Premier […]
How do you impose yourself without the ball? Brentford answered that question in impressive style, as their counterpressing took the forefront against a dysfunctional Arsenal. Though this defensive system looked less effective in the second period, Brentford scored their second in vintage Premier League style. Tactical analysis and match report by Joel Parker. From a broader […]
Uncharacteristically, Pep Guardiola’s team began the game with little of the ball. Once Manchester City got the ball back, Leicester City quickly adapted to plug the holes. Although randomness broke the deadlock, Leicester were worth their win against an underwhelming City team missing several household names. Tactical analysis and match report by Joel Parker. Community Shields […]
Leicester City arrived with arguably the stronger tactical display in a game where neither team played on an especially high level. However, the Foxes’ lack of chance creation outside of penalties came back to bite them later in the game as Spurs were clinical with their chances, seeing Leicester miss out on the top four. […]
Chelsea approached the match with a positive attitude from the start and dominated Leicester’s 5-4-1 defensive block. Chelsea’s asymmetric 3-4-3 system offered strong movement through midfield and attacking areas, allowing them to create shots with relative ease in the first half. They eventually got their two goals after the break and were able to see […]
Leicester City have won their first FA Cup, thanks to a phenomenal strike from Youri Tielemans. The goal rightly takes the plaudits, but their effective pressing scheme and flexible defensive organization nullified waves of Chelsea attacks, which didn’t come. Tactical analysis and match report by Joel Parker. The valuation of the FA Cup’s importance has been, […]
Manchester United’s possession structure and wing dynamics presented a tough challenge for Aston Villa to contend with throughout the game. Villa were able to go ahead after some poor individual defending from United, but the away side quickly turned it around in the second half with goals from Bruno Fernandes and Mason Greenwood, before Edinson […]