Brighton arrived with an interesting strategic approach and made the first twenty minutes tough for Liverpool. However, the away side went ahead, which shifted the momentum of the match greatly. Graham Potter attempted to change things in the second half, but Liverpool ultimately had too much for his side and won without trouble. Tactical analysis […]
If anyone had thought the initial stalemate between these two outfits was solely the product of a run of dismal form for the favorites, they were in for a rude awakening. Thorough knowledge of his craft let Graham Potter replicate the troublesome dynamic of the reverse fixture, earning a point by the end of the […]
Everton’s horrific run of results continued, with Alexis Mac Allister’s double consigning them to their eighth loss in the last twelve games. It was a game that showed the contrast between the two managers, with Graham Potter’s well-coached side dominating against a chaotic and clueless Everton. Tactical analysis and match report by Harshal Patel. Rafael […]
At a raucous Stamford Bridge, it was the side in light blue whose resilience thwarted the lofty ambitions of the hosts. But that side was Graham Potter’s Brighton rather than Pep Guardiola’s Manchester City, who appear to be running away with the Premier League after yet another setback for Thomas Tuchel’s Chelsea. Tactical analysis and […]
After the high from defeating the North London rivals Tottenham Hotspur last week, Mikel Arteta’s Arsenal side were rudely brought back to earth with a goalless draw away at Brighton. In truth, the Gunners were fortunate to escape with a point and a clean sheet, as Brighton out-pressed, out-shot and out-passed the visitors, and only […]
Manchester United picked up their first three points of the season, but not in the style they would have wanted. Brighton and Hove Albion’s possession structure gave them the control, smashing the woodwork on numerous occasions. Just when they thought they grabbed a deserved point, a penalty awarded after the full-time whistle, gave United the […]
Graham Potter’s effect on Brighton’s attacking style continued, and impressively so. Were it not for wasted openings and missed chances, Lampard’s own tactical adjustments might not have been enough to fully disrupt an opening match day result for Brighton. Tactical analysis and match report by Peter Munnelly. Looking to improve on last season’s fifteenth-placed finish, […]
A hodgepodge starting eleven coupled with a lack of attacking intent handcuffed Brighton from minute one. A much more astute Manchester United midfield – replete with Paul Pogba and Bruno Fernandes – took full advantage. Tactical analysis and match report by K.T. Stockwell. Four points from two matches since the restart, including a thrilling late […]
Both Nuno Espírito Santo and Graham Potter deployed organized defensive systems in order to keep each other out, in a game which produced just two shots on target. With Wolverhampton Wanderers within touching distance of the Champions League and Brighton desperate to survive the drop, to share the points comes with a pinch of salt […]
The Premier League schedule threw an interesting matchup between two sides hovering in the middle of the league standings. It was the hosts who claimed a victory despite Brighton’s best efforts to stage a comeback. Tactical analysis and match report by Julian Chingoma. Everton came into the game only a point ahead of Brighton in […]