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 […]
All but one of the last twelve clashes between these two clubs have offered at least three goals. This edition would follow that tradition but became a battle of two distinct possession plans, rewarding a different attitude and approach from the guests than under their prior leaders. Tactical analysis and match report by Emmanuel Adeyemi-Abere. […]
Even the most optimistic Tottenham Hotspur fan would have struggled to convince themselves over the summer that they would be leading the Premier League going into the last round of fixtures in October, but that is exactly where they found themselves. With a win over Crystal Palace, they extended their stay at these dizzying heights […]
Tottenham Hotspur’s possession game faced up against Liverpool’s pressing and transition play, and it looked as if Liverpool were having the better of things early on. A red card for the away side changed things though, and Spurs dominated much of the game afterwards. They struggled to find the winner however, even later on against […]
Refusing to deviate from their playing style, Ange Postecoglou’s Tottenham Hotspur side had the majority of possession in the first half of this game, showing bravery against Arsenal’s pressing. Arsenal were still able to create chances though, and Spurs had to show character to come from behind twice to earn a draw. Tactical analysis and […]
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 for the home side, there is still work to be done, and fitness levels to be reached, for Andoni Iraola’s style to begin making an impact. Tactical analysis and […]