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 […]
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 […]