Premier League
Leeds United – Manchester United: A Tinkered Target Man Eventually Bashes Through (0-2)
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
Arsenal – Brentford: Brentford Bring The Fight To The Big Guns (1-1)
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
Tottenham Hotspur – Manchester City: A Similar Narrative Does Not Cloud The Wider Perspective (1-0)
Manchester City turned up to Tottenham Hotspur and lost. It’s a narrative we have come used to, a bizarre trend in their period of absolute dominance.
Everton – Arsenal: Dyche’s Defensive Scheme Disarms Gunners (1-0)
Everton wasted no time in showing the improved defensive organization brought by their new coach, as their 4-5-1 shape was able to repel Arsenal’s strong positional
Chelsea – Fulham: Money Can’t Buy Goals (0-0)
After going out and spending close to a third of a billion Euros on winter transfers, it was high time for Chelsea to turn things around
Brighton & Hove Albion – Liverpool: Masterful Mitoma Eliminates Liverpool (2-1)
Much of this game was a battle between Liverpool’s compact 4-5-1 pressing shape and Roberto De Zerbi’s possession set up. Brighton advanced well over the wings
Manchester City – Arsenal: Aké’s Advance Sees City Succeed In Drab Dress Rehearsal (1-0)
The fourth round of the FA Cup began with an absolute cracker of a match, as Premier League leaders Arsenal took on second-placed Manchester City. These
Arsenal – Manchester United: Gunners’ Pressure Eventually Pays Off (3-2)
Manchester United took the lead through some individual brilliance from Marcus Rashford, but their inability to control Arsenal’s wide threats meant that they eventually conceded twice
Liverpool – Chelsea: Underperformers Remain Mired In The Mediocrity Of Mid-Table (0-0)
Two excellent managers of two big clubs find themselves in an unusual predicament. Where one aims to conjure back up the essence of his greatness, the
Manchester City – Tottenham Hotspur: City Refuse To Concede Their Crown… For Now (4-2)
Two elite managers are leading teams struggling to play in their image. The outcome of their meeting at the Etihad was another exciting encounter that gave