Arsenal are the team to beat in the Premier League, and the battle of two Basque bosses was another opportunity to atone for the shortcomings of seasons past. The Cherries came out with energy, but the personality and presence of two leading figures helped ensure another victory. Tactical analysis and match report by Emmanuel Adeyemi-Abere. […]
Christmas came early for fans at Old Trafford on Monday evening as they were treated to an exhilarating eight goal thriller. For the managers of the two teams involved in this affair, it was not such a pretty sight— but both camps can take positives from their offensive intentions. Tactical analysis and match report by […]
Bournemouth and Chelsea played out a painstaking stalemate at the Vitality. A game that was broken up & staggered for most parts ended in a 0-0 draw as neither side could find the breakthrough. The result saw Chelsea drop to 5th in the Premier League table as Bournemouth moved into 13th. Tactical analysis and match […]
Crystal Palace and Bournemouth played out a thrilling 3-3 draw in an intense affair at Selhurst Park. Three goals at either end, including a brace for Eli Junior Kroupi of Bournemouth and a hat-trick for Jean-Philippe Mateta of Palace and the late drama of a penalty awarded to Palace in added time after the ninety, […]
Two of the top managers in England, bonded by brilliant work at a club on the south coast, are ambitious to advance their teams in the Premier League. A pragmatic ploy pulled the plug on the expected entertainment, but both clubs continue to exhibit a high level of competency. Tactical analysis and match report by […]
After five goals, two wins and zero goals conceded, Tottenham Hotspur had momentum, but Bournemouth soon changed the story of the afternoon. With their trademark pressing structure and direct attacks constantly cutting through, they should have made this a more humiliating result. Tactical analysis and match report by Joel Parker. The frame of reference of […]
Liverpool beat Bournemouth 4-2 at Anfield to start the new Premier League season by getting the three points. Goals from Hugo Ekitike and Cody Gakpo gave the Reds the lead in the game but Bournemouth equalised via a brace from Semenyo. However, late goals from Federico Chiesa and ultimately Mo Salah gave the Reds the […]
Manchester City bid farewell to Kevin De Bruyne at the Etihad Stadium with a composed and structured 3-1 victory over Bournemouth. Goals from Omar Marmoush, Bernardo Silva, and Nico Gonzalez were enough to see off the Cherries in a match where City’s positional dominance and fluid control underpinned the gap in class between both sides. […]
Arsenal cannot wait for the Premier League fixture list to end. But the campaign could get very stressful if they are not careful. They again looked lethargic in the league as an old ally of Mikel Arteta made history, heaping pressure on the manager before the biggest match of his career. Tactical analysis and match […]
It wasn’t exactly a tactical masterclass from Pep Guardiola, but Manchester City’s ability to restrict Bournemouth ultimately secured them a place in the FA Cup semi-finals. Guardiola’s initial plan appeared sound on paper, but Bournemouth’s consistent pressure allowed them to take the lead. However, second-half substitutes swung the tie in City’s favor in what was […]