Premier League
Manchester United – Brighton & Hove Albion: De Zerbi Refutes Ten Hag’s Experiment (1-3)
Erik Ten Hag tried to experiment with a 4-3-1-2 system for Manchester United as they faced Brighton & Hove Albion. After a slightly difficult start though,
Arsenal – Manchester United: Arsenal Prevail In Late Drama (3-1)
The first half was a somewhat low-tempo affair, as United tried to control the game with a cautious possession approach which Arsenal were happy to allow.
Bournemouth – Tottenham Hotspur: Brand Postecoglou Beats Brand Iraola (0-2)
On the day, Tottenham’s buildup bettered Bournemouth’s press. The away side continued to showcase their understanding and the effectiveness of Ange Postecoglou’s style of play. Whereas
Newcastle United – Liverpool: Newcastle Let The Game Slip (1-2)
Liverpool were able to keep some level of control over Newcastle’s pressing and transition play in the early stages of the match. However, a sudden goal
Manchester City – Newcastle United: The Conditioning Of Champions (1-0)
Three outings, two away days, and one prominent injury in eight days have thrown City’s squad into the deep end. But the sign of a true
Newcastle United – Aston Villa: Five Star Newcastle Lay Down Early Season Marker (5-1)
Newcastle’s gameplan in and out of possession made them deserved winners of this match. However, Villa’s insistence of playing a high defensive line without the required
Chelsea – Liverpool: Pochettino Makes Encouraging Start (1-1)
Liverpool took the lead early on against a Chelsea defense still finding its feet, but the home side were able to hit back in the first
Burnley – Manchester City: Start As You Mean To Go On (0-3)
Short Burnley passes? Manchester City engineering long balls? Just how did football get into this position? Despite dynamics that would confuse the traditionalists, the result was
Arsenal – Manchester City: Process Projects Success? (1-1, 4-1 After Penalties)
Manchester City are the bar against which every other team in England measure themselves. Arsenal could not even book their entry into this fixture with their
Manchester City – Manchester United: Gündoğan’s Goals Secure FA Cup Win (2-1)
Erik Ten Hag set out with an adjustment to United’s pressing shape to try and neutralize City’s 3-2-4-1 system. This was moderately successful, however two quality