Tottenham Hotspur took the lead early on here and continued to dominate as their halfspace overloads proved too much for Manchester United’s defense to handle. Erik ten Hag’s side put on a pitifully weak display on both sides of the ball, and a red card for captain Bruno Fernandes only made things worse as they […]
Whereas Arsenal dropped their block as deep as they could on the defensive transition, Tottenham Hotspur kept their players high ready for the next attack. This drastic difference was the base for the North London derby that was produced, Spurs incapable of playing through, whilst Arsenal calculated their moment to strike. Tactical analysis and match […]
The proverb goes that the enemy of my enemy is my friend. Here the Premier League posed an extreme enigma. Spurs’ sacrifice of any aspirations to end up in the Champions League would contribute to the charge of the champions to a fourth top tier title in a row— at the expense of their local […]
Tottenham Hotspur had slightly more possession here, but Liverpool’s dynamic right-sided attack was the decisive factor in this match. The home side’s compact defending set them up to help exploit transition situations, while it took Spurs until late in the game to find cohesion in attack. Tactical analysis and match report by Josh Manley. Liverpool’s season […]
Mauricio Pochettino pushed the buttons of his most faithful fan base across the Premier League during the summer. New and old employers have spited his selection in the last few months. But it may be possible to hone a haven in West London if he picks up more points in such a manner. Tactical analysis […]
Arsenal’s accelerator has gained its groove at the moment when the wheels threatened to fall off their ride to the summit. This trip to Tottenham was not one of their cleanest or most controlled affair, but a welcome edge of ruthlessness registered three points in the standings. The capital city must submit to the firepower of […]
Both coaches like to keep their teams in a familiar arrangement, but it was a tactical tweak from Eddie Howe that made a dramatic effect on the game. With the pattern of the game set, Newcastle United brutalized Tottenham Hotspur through some familiar routes. Tactical analysis and match report by Joel Parker. Five goals conceded […]
The Tottenham Hotspur Stadium hasn’t been kind to Manchester City, but their five-game losing streak was finally broken in the FA Cup. They dominated the proceedings right from the outset, with a dynamically fluid approach, but ultimately, Nathan Aké’s toe poke made the decisive impact. Tactical analysis and match report by Rahul Madhavan. We decided to […]
A draw will always leave you wanting more. But fans of one outfit are far more likely to get what they crave. Spurs showed no signs of letting their obstacles spoil their sunshine. For the red half of Manchester, it was another afternoon to boil blood and further disappointment. Tactical analysis and match report by […]
Even the best surfers are not prepared for every wave. Without a middle third presence, Newcastle United found themselves backpedalling as Ange Postecoglou’s tweaks in his selection helped Tottenham Hotspur constantly attack. Tactical analysis and match report by Joel Parker. After sliding into spells of inconsistent form, both Tottenham and Newcastle needed to get back […]