Premier League
Tottenham Hotspur – Manchester City: Controlling Space Beats Controlling Possession (2-0)
José Mourinho’s vintage defensive block nullified his greatest opponent and created the counterattacks that recorded his first consecutive wins over Pep Guardiola, in his career. With
Manchester City – Liverpool: Klopp’s New Arrangement Earns A Draw At The Etihad (1-1)
A Liverpool side focused on pressing and transitions ensured that the game had a fast-paced start, which resulted in an early lead for the visitors through
Everton – Manchester United: Passive Everton Enable Bruno Fernandes To Orchestrate (1-3)
While both Everton and Manchester United had limitations in their respective buildups, only one team had Bruno Fernandes. His roaming from the number ten spot was
Manchester United – Arsenal: Arteta’s Strong Pressing Display Helps To Overcome United (0-1)
Arsenal dominated from the start thanks to their well-designed pressing system which helped to take advantage of the deficits in United’s buildup. Neither attack was overly
Liverpool – West Ham United: Substitute Moles Outmaneuver A Near Whack (2-1)
David Moyes’ West Ham provided one of the sturdiest deep blocks that the Anfield stands might have ever seen. The visitors ceremoniously allowed their opponents all
Manchester United – Chelsea: Focus On Defensive Stability Leads To Stalemate (0-0)
From an entertainment perspective, Manchester United and Chelsea played out a rather unspectacular affair at Old Trafford, as both managers focused on defensive stability without taking
Leeds United – Wolverhampton Wanderers: Deflected Strike Dampens Another Positive Leeds Showing (0-1)
Leeds failed to capitalize on their positive wide play during Wolves’ sluggish start out of their 5-3-2 defensive shape. Marcelo Bielsa’s outfit got in behind the
Everton – Liverpool: Classic Derby Tempo with some Latin American Flair (2-2)
After an aggressive and chaotic first half, James Rodríguez and Thiago Alcântara began to influence the events of the match, which helped deliver an entertaining affair.
Manchester City – Arsenal: Guardiola Outfoxes Arteta With Unorthodox Arrangement (1-0)
Manchester City were able to return to winning ways in the Premier League against Arsenal with a new system which featured an unorthodox distribution of roles
Manchester United – Tottenham Hotspur: United In Shambles At Old Trafford (1-6)
During a chaotic start, United took the lead in the second minute, before finding themselves 2-0 down only five minutes later. After this, Spurs were largely