Manchester City kicked off their Premier League campaign with a dramatic, hard-fought 2-1 victory over AFC Bournemouth at a packed Etihad Stadium. Enzo Maresca’s side found themselves trailing early following Marcus Tavernier’s clinical 25th-minute opener for the visitors. However, a relentless second-half siege and crucial managerial substitutions by Maresca turned the tide. Marc Guéhi marked his […]
Man City could only draw 1-1 against Bournemouth at the Vitality in what was a must-win game for Guardiola’s side. Goals from Eli Junior Kroupi for Bournemouth and a late equaliser from Erling Haaland for City meant both sides shared the points leading to Arsenal being confirmed as 25/26 Premier League champions. Tactical analysis and […]
The weight of history is hanging over Arsenal. Dumped out of two cups in a fortnight, they are not rising to the occasion of the run-in. But as another defeat marked a typically miserable month for Mikel Arteta, the biggest bottle job of all is not beyond the realms of possibility. Tactical analysis and match […]
Three months after an eight-goal thriller at Old Trafford, this showdown produced another even affair full of drama. But while a stylistic battle meshed to create chaos in the reverse fixture, the officials were front and center of the drama on the south coast in this stalemate. Tactical analysis and match report by Emmanuel Adeyemi-Abere. […]
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 […]