Liverpool hoped to put West Bromwich Albion to the sword in their final home game of 2020. Though they took an early lead, the hosts struggled to break down a dogged low block, before taking a nasty blow at a set piece to leave us all pondering what turn the title race will take next. […]
Boxing Day brought a much-needed win for Mikel Arteta. Not only does it buy him time, but the convincing way his Arsenal side dispatched their unflattering London rivals provides a blueprint for the future. His team showcased a functional system, combinations, and a balanced framework in an entertaining affair. Tactical analysis and match report by Joel […]
Intelligent sequences of play interspersed with battles in midfield saw Manchester United take the lead twice, but the resilience of the home side saw them do enough to secure the draw. Brendan Rodgers’ side managed to claw back through goals from Harvey Barnes and the inevitable Jamie Vardy, but it was clearly United who won […]
Ole Gunnar Solskjær will have another semi-final to look forward to, as his Manchester United team dominated proceedings at Goodison Park. Though their chance creation was not supreme, the movement of their midfielders pulled their opponents apart before goals in the last two minutes delivered a crushing blow to Everton’s hopes of a much-needed trophy. […]
Arsenal’s meeting with Manchester City would be the fourth and final time the master would lock horns with his protégé in 2020. Though Gabriel Martinelli and a change in system looked to counter the heavy blow of City’s 4-2-2-2 shape, self-inflicted damage helped consign the hosts to another loss that leaves their teacher more and […]
Everton did not even need to bring their A-game to defeat Arsenal. Though their passing was ineffective, Carlo Ancelotti’s men had other routes in order to defeat their opponents. The result puts Everton in the top four, whilst pilling on more misery for Mikel Arteta, who is firmly under the spotlight. Tactical analysis and match […]
In the Premier League’s biggest game of the season so far, Liverpool and Tottenham Hotspur brought out the best of two contrasting styles. In a high quality and entertaining affair, Liverpool found the holes in Spurs’ defensive block to progress, despite alterations throughout the game. Roberto Firmino eventually rewarded the home team with a header […]
An early penalty put Leeds in a comfortable position, but the score was evened out not much after that. Both teams then continued to produce end-to-end attacking situations, but by having a solid defense in the center of the park, Moyes’ side managed to force Leeds out wide for crosses on a consistent basis. Particularly […]
With critics to be proven wrong, and a return to the top four at stake, the expectation was high for the latest edition of the Manchester derby. However, both teams produced a limited, lethargic and lackluster affair, with bad buildup structures being cancelled out by tangible defensive organizations. Tactical analysis and match report by Joel Parker. […]
The North London derby followed the narrative that most were expecting. Tottenham Hotspur’s compact defensive block remained untouched from Arsenal’s poor buildup structure and were rightly punished by two excellent goals. Tottenham remain on top, while their biggest rival’s dreadful slump down the table continues. Tactical analysis and match report by Joel Parker. Twelve months ago, […]