Sixty-nine years in England’s top flight, Abdoulaye Doucouré ensured that the clock was not going to reset. Despite another Goodison Park miracle, the bigger picture looms: with the finances and money spent, Everton should never have gotten into this position. Tactical analysis and match report by Joel Parker. Judgment day began with Everton in pole […]

Graham Potter’s arrival at Chelsea was expected to result in the evolution of an already versatile team – however, early inconsistencies halted those notions in their tracks. Coming off the World Cup break, it’s clear that Potter has been in his bag, as Chelsea repeatedly sliced through a Bournemouth side that was left bewildered by […]

Manchester United dominated Bournemouth from the kick-off, utilizing their more aggressive and risky approach to facilitate beautiful attacking patterns and a new pressing game. Though many challenges lie ahead, Ole Gunnar Solskjær has managed to breathe new life into his beloved football club almost instantly. Tactial analysis and match report by Josh Manley. Ole Gunnar Solskjær’s […]

Jürgen Klopp’s hybrid 4-2-3-1 formation was too much for Bournemouth all game long. Liverpool were the better team by a country mile, and this comfortable victory leaves Klopp with another possible formation to deploy against more defensive-minded Premier League teams. Tactical analysis and match report by Erik Elias.   Going into this match, Bournemouth were […]

Manchester United had yet another slow start to a game and were slightly flattered by a 1-1 scoreline at half-time, having been outplayed by Bournemouth. Again though, they found their footing in the second half with a more direct approach. After threatening the Bournemouth goal several times, United finally got a winner in the final […]