The game of football belongs to the players, but good management makes a difference. One new Premier League manager is receiving a rude awakening about the group he has taken over, and the other has been reminded to trust in his talent rather than being too smart for his own good. Tactical analysis and match […]
Crystal Palace’s first international title under Oliver Glasner came through a performance that perfectly reflected the Austrian coach’s ideas: compact defending, ruthless verticality, and aggressive wing-back play. Crystal Palace defeated Rayo Vallecano 1-0 in a match where defensive structures and pressing mechanisms dictated the outcome of the game. Tactical analysis and match report by Sebastián Parreño. […]
Continental competition can give additional glow to the campaigns of both clubs in this clash, but Arsenal already are in the mood to celebrate. An achievement not accomplished for over a generation belongs with the team again, and they kicked off their stint with new status in style. Tactical analysis and match report by Emmanuel […]
Aspirations for trophy lifts are alive for Manchester City and Crystal Palace, who have more than half an eye on action outside of the Premier League. With rotated elevens on the field, a familiar feeling to their first fixture of the campaign resurfaced: a stubborn side struggled to keep pace with individual quality from minute […]
The fallen giant of the Premier League have experienced many false dawns, but it is hard for those from the red half of Manchester not to have hope right now. The charge to the Champions League continues, and the supporters are showing their affection for a legendary figure. Tactical analysis and match report by Emmanuel […]
Tottenham Hotspur travelled to Selhurst Park on December 28th, 2025, and emerged with a narrow 1–0 victory over Crystal Palace, a result that did more for the league table than for the aesthetic impression of their performance. For Thomas Frank, the win offered some breathing room amid growing pressure, buying him valuable time as Spurs […]
Mikel Arteta and Oliver Glasner engaged in a high-stakes tactical chess match at the Emirates Stadium, where Arsenal’s territorial dominance was met by Crystal Palace’s legendary defensive resilience. A game defined by Arsenal’s structural expansion versus Palace’s compact discipline resulted in a stalemate that could only be settled by the narrowest of margins from the […]
Results are the be-all and end-all in football, but it does not mean that they are a fair reflection of a full 90 minutes of action. In this rematch of one of the highlights of the English sporting calendar, the ‘underdogs’ were even more impressive, yet they walked away emptyhanded. Tactical analysis and match report […]
Palace went in front against a vulnerable United defense in the first half, while Amorim’s side looked harmless in attack. In the second half though, an emerging left-sided focus plus two set-pieces helped United turn the game around and ultimately see the game out without trouble against a Palace side who struggled against low-blocks. Tactical […]
While Premier League rivals remain unstable in their ways, the rock solid defense of Arsenal paved the way to another three points. With legendary figure George Graham in attendance at the Emirates Stadium, the hosts wrapped up a result in honor of his legacy. The football might not be the prettiest, but with a growing […]