Jürgen Klopp’s side came away with a win, but this was a game that could easily have gone the other way if Leicester City had their shooting boots on. The Cody Gakpo transfer deservedly took the headlines, but the problems for Liverpool have less to do with their collection of forwards and much more to do […]
Jesse Marsch made his Premier League debut as he took Leeds United to visit Leicester City in a very important match. With just a two-point buffer to the relegation zone, points are precious for the visitors, especially because the likes of Burnley and Everton below them were starting to pick up good results. Although Leeds […]
In a season where Leicester City’s quest to usurp the top four has fallen flat, fixtures against Liverpool have gone to plan. So, at the third time of asking, Brendan Rodgers hoped to seal a victory against his old employers on their home turf. But the home team were too wily for the Foxes, turning […]
Fifty minutes into this affair, Manchester City were sauntering to all three points. However, a neat switch from the dugout delivered an outcome that enthralled spectators, bemused the players, and was a credit to the body of work of the two managers. Tactical analysis and match report by Emmanuel Adeyemi-Abere. Manchester City are operating at […]
Leicester City’s grueling conclusion to 2021 pitted them against an outfit in Liverpool that have bagged goals for fun. But equipping themselves ably, they turned out to be more than a match for the league title chasers over the ninety minutes. Apt changes in system, inspired personnel, and a valiant rearguard secured a stunning result, […]
A raft of injuries, six goals, and a tense penalty shootout gave spectators at Anfield an early Christmas gift. Leicester’s 4-4-2 diamond shape pierced at the heart of a new look back four, but Liverpool made the most of favorable circumstances to turn the tide in a thrilling tie. Tactical analysis and match report by […]
Leicester City’s struggles continued, as they slumped to a fifth league defeat of the season. Chelsea, on the other hand, continue to march forwards, looking very much like genuine title contenders at this point. Tactical analysis and match report by Harshal Patel. Brendan Rodgers has done a stellar job at the King Power Stadium since […]
Manchester United’s trip to the King Power Stadium would see a clash of two talented outfits in desperate search of a win. Yet, if the away team had hoped to catch Leicester City off form, they were sorely mistaken. Familiar flaws allowed the hosts to show flashes of their old selves before pulling away at […]
Manchester City have made a habit of slipping up to Leicester City in recent years. But this time around, they managed to catch the Foxes in their trap. A familiar 2-3-2-3 structure on the ball was dominant on the day, and a key figure made his presence count to decide this clash. Tactical analysis and […]
Uncharacteristically, Pep Guardiola’s team began the game with little of the ball. Once Manchester City got the ball back, Leicester City quickly adapted to plug the holes. Although randomness broke the deadlock, Leicester were worth their win against an underwhelming City team missing several household names. Tactical analysis and match report by Joel Parker. Community Shields […]