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 […]
Two goals from Mohamed Salah were the difference between the sides in this game of fine margins. Liverpool made advances against Bournemouth’s aggressive pressing, but the home side were still able to make Liverpool work hard for their victory. Ultimately, Bournemouth were unable to make the necessary breakthrough with their direct wing-play. Tactical analysis and […]
Bournemouth smashed five goals past Forest in the encounter of this season’s Premier League overachievers at the Vitality. A hat-trick from Dango Ouattara and goals from Justin Kluivert and Antoine Semenyo sank Forest as the home side romped to a massive 5-0 win. Tactical analysis and match report by Gaurav Krishnan. It doesn’t get any […]
Todd Boehly’s billions have bankrolled Chelsea back towards the top end of the table. But the owner is still far from seeing a return on his investment. Bournemouth battled back in a messy second half that signaled their strength while their hosts have to confront the possibility that they might not deliver on many people’s […]
There is a new disruptor in the Premier League. Arsenal, Manchester City, and Spurs struggled to get the better of a small, southern outfit that are now basking in the big time. Bournemouth banked another day to remember and dare to dream about what they might achieve by May. Tactical analysis and match report by […]
A stormy evening on the south coast saw two opposing pressing systems collide in a breathless first half dedicated solely to the art of the high turnover. Bournemouth’s resilience could not last and the league leaders, Liverpool, soon extended their grip at the top of the table after a second-half rout. Tactical analysis and match […]
The recurring narrative for Bournemouth this season continues, as once again, a top -six team effortlessly picked apart their hybrid pressing system. In this instance, Arsenal emerged as the winners, securing a commanding result against a Bournemouth side that struggled to pose a threat in attack and committed numerous defensive errors. Tactical analysis and match […]
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 […]