After winning five out of their last six Premier League fixtures, Arsenal’s good form was broken by an impressive Everton team, who maintained their shape and pressed effectively. Defensive woes continue under Unai Emery, having conceded 23 shots at Goodison Park and denting their chance of automatic Champions League qualification. Tactical analysis and match report […]
Manchester United were superior for the majority of the game, even when they were a man down. Still, Wolves ran away with a 2-1 win, which definitely flattered Nuno Espírito Santo. Solksjær’s United put up a much better performance against Wolves compared to their recent clash in the FA Cup quarter final, but the new […]
In Monday night’s quiet clash between the Premier League’s number five and fourteen, there was plenty at stake. Newcastle proved to be a tough hurdle to overcome, as they had been for many other top sides this season, but once Arsenal found their flow, they were little match for Unai Emery’s men. Tactical analysis and […]
Wolverhampton Wanderers produced another stunt at Molineux. Their success was based on a great defensive organization and directness when the ball was won. Manchester United’s lack of width was a problem all game long, and after a close first hour the game went Wolves way. Tactical analysis and match report by Erik Elias. For the […]
Arsenal’s victory over Manchester United opened up the race for the top-four once again, thanks to Unai Emery’s team selection and a committed performance from his side. While United did not play badly by any stretch of the imagination, a number of missed chances alongside Arsenal’s comparative ruthlessness in front of goal gave the Gunners […]
Despite Liverpool’s excessively direct attack, Everton defended their increasingly desperate crosstown rivals quite well. During the first half, Liverpool struggled to progress past Everton’s press. In the second half, some tactical changes and substitutions allowed Liverpool to move forward, but their creative issues in the final third appeared once again. Tactical analysis and match report […]
Arsenal created better chances than Tottenham, only to give away one genuine chance. Arsenal also missed a penalty kick at the very end, which would have won them the match. This North London Derby was more tense than good, but all-in-all, it made for fine viewing, as Tottenham managed to get a point despite being […]
This was a decisive match in Chelsea’s season and maybe even in Maurizio Sarri’s managerial career. With Kepa benched for his refusal to be substituted, would the Chelsea team show up? We got a clear answer, and even though this tense game could have easily gone Tottenham’s way, Chelsea fought for every loose ball, pressed […]
It’s only February, but Manchester City have already won their second trophy of the season. However, winning this final was by no means a walk in a park. Kepa Arrizabalaga’s on-pitch antics and his refusal to be substituted will probably make the headlines, but whoever looks past that will see a decent performance by Chelsea. […]
Manchester United and Liverpool drew in a dull game that was heavily conditioned by the multiple injuries that occurred during the first half. Liverpool maintained control of possession throughout the game, but they struggled to create danger in the final third. The second half brought little changes to the game state. Tactical analysis and match […]