In-game tactical tweaks had been established as Graham Potter’s strongest muscle. Yet Tottenham Hotspur built down the left and found Emerson Royal free in space, time and time again. In an unproductive affair, how such gambles from the Chelsea coach could have made an important difference. Tactical analysis and match report by Joel Parker. The […]
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. Yet the spaces left for Spurs to transition into cast an uncomfortable light on a piece of City security that has begun to show cracks. Tactical analysis and match […]
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 both questions to answer. Tactical analysis and match report by Emmanuel Adeyemi-Abere. Clubs do not win titles in January but can lose before the final bout has begun if […]
Arsenal clinched another victory and this time the three points would have felt huge. This was a complete performance not only from a tactical standpoint but also in terms of their ability to adapt to different situations thrown at them. An own goal from Hugo Lloris was followed by a thunderous strike by Martin Ødegaard […]
The clash of two clubs from the capital marked the return of the Premier League— and a typical state of affairs. Brentford battled their way into the lead to take charge of the contest, but a turnaround tinged with regret left the Spurs faithful ambivalent at the final whistle. Tactical analysis and match report by […]
Spurs defended deep in the first half and Marseille were able to establish dominance, combining in wide areas and forcing Spurs’ defense to work. The home side eventually went ahead, prompting a change in mentality for Spurs, from passive to proactive. This benefitted Spurs, and they were able to make a second half comeback to […]
Manchester United put in one of their most dominant performances of the Erik ten Hag era as they beat a passive Tottenham Hotspur side at Old Trafford. There were some good sequences in possession from United, plus a strong pressing and counterpressing game which kept them in control of the match. Tactical analysis and match […]
The statement was Roberto De Zerbi, but nobody out-shows Antonio Conte. Whereas Brighton and Hove Albion tease a unique stylistic change under their new coach, it was Conte’s tweaks to the midfield that got the job done. Tactical analysis and match report by Joel Parker. Italian coaches are perhaps the Premier League’s best imports. No […]
The big games have always raised the biggest questions from Arsenal. Mikel Arteta had already recorded wins over Tottenham Hotspur, but none have been as important in terms of determining just how good the Gunners can be. Tactical analysis and match report by Joel Parker. Derby day is football’s bread and butter, but competitiveness is […]
The second round of fixtures in the Champions League began with an evening kick-off on Tuesday between the early pacesetters in Group D. Lisbon hosted Sporting’s clash against Tottenham Hotspur, with the winner set to place themselves in a prime position to go on and win the group. It was the home side that kept […]