Thomas Frank’s highly anticipated return to the Gtech Community Stadium ended in a tactical deadlock on New Year’s Day. Faced with his former side, Frank’s Tottenham prioritized defensive solidity over their usual expansive flair, resulting in a scoreless draw that brought an end to Spurs’ record-breaking run of 137 Premier League games without a 0-0 […]
Brentford went 2-0 up in the first half thanks to their direct play, long throws and quick transitions against a shaky Liverpool defense. Arne Slot’s side had attacks of their own and were able to pull goals back, but Brentford’s defensive organization was strong enough to eventually claim the three points. Tactical analysis and match […]
Manchester City beat Brentford 1-0 at the G-Tech Community Stadium to secure three crucial points. An early goal from Erling Haaland gave City the lead in the first half & City duly defended their lead playing cautiously in possession to secure a much-needed win. Tactical analysis and match report by Gaurav Krishnan. It’s been a […]
Whilst Morgan Gibbs-White and Elliot Anderson made creative combinations in the halfspaces, Brentford’s new boss looked lost in the woods. Three goals before half-time settled the score, before Nottingham Forest showed mercy. Tactical analysis and match report by Joel Parker. Although both Nottingham Forest and Brentford finished in the Premier League’s top ten last year, […]
A game with two of the four highest scoring sides in the league promised plenty of excitement. But while both teams threatened to break the deadlock, the score stayed goalless till the death. Suddenly, a peripheral player proved why the league leaders paid so much for his services and should help his manager sleep safer […]
On the day that firework festivities around Big Ben mark the start of a new year, a derby across the capital city could have killed Arsenal’s ambitions for the league title once and for all. The squad is still adapting to life without their brightest star shining in the offense, but peripheral players are performing […]
As Brentford were encouraged out of their shell, Liverpool slalomed in to punish their opponent. Room to rotate and costly defensive errors left Thomas Frank’s team in a vulnerable position, but more injuries to Liverpool options could alter the wind that is blowing in their sails. Tactical analysis and match report by Joel Parker. The […]
Arsenal intended to gear up for a heavyweight clash with another three points at their fortress. But their guests refused to submit, stinging their title bid to reveal chinks in the current armor. Tactical analysis and match report by Emmanuel Adeyemi-Abere. Arsenal’s trip to the Gtech Community Stadium came after a 3-1 defeat to Manchester […]
In the second half of 2022, Liverpool endured one of their worst starts to a season in Jürgen Klopp’s tenure, so they would have been keen to turn things around after the World Cup break. They did win their first two league matches after it, but some cause for concern remained in their performances. Those […]
The clash of two clubs from the capital marked the return of the Premier League— and a typical state of affairs. Brentford battled their way into the lead to take charge of the contest, but a turnaround tinged with regret left the Spurs faithful ambivalent at the final whistle. Tactical analysis and match report by […]