As the second block of Premier League contests comes to an end, it is visible where some sides have flattered to deceive. These two teams conformed to the early trends. The visitors keep picking up points thanks to a few decisive figures in a stable rather than thrilling framework, while the hosts have held onto […]
Previous runs with Daniel Farke left little to be desired for Premier League’s established survivors to be worried, but Leeds United beg to differ. Upon their return, Leeds creatively carved through the Everton medium block, a late penalty securing the points. Is this the beginning of Farke’s redemption? Tactical analysis and match report by Joel […]
Southampton outplayed Leeds in the Championship Playoff Final to gain automatic promotion to the Premier League, thanks to their impressive defensive organization which stifled nearly every attempted line-breaking pass from Leeds. Tactical analysis and match report by Kyle Boas. We decided to make this article free to read. If you want to support our work, […]
Borussia Dortmund registered yet another big win to keep the pressure on Bayern Munich in the Bundesliga title race. They effectively got the job done against Borussia Mönchengladbach by half-time, but allowed things to liven up ever so slightly late in the second period. Tactical analysis and match report by Neel Shelat. Bayern Munich’s form […]
An early red card threw Bayern Munich into disarray and Borussia Mönchengladbach into their familiar role. Ultimately, up against their bogey team, Bayern shifted formations and struggled in vain for control against a patient and deadly Mönchengladbach. Tactical analysis and match report by Nick Hartland. Despite a fast start to the season under Daniel Farke, […]
The final round of Bundesliga fixtures before the winter break kicked off with a battle of the Borussias, as Dortmund visited Gladbach. Neither of them were not where they would have liked to have been at this stage of the season, and midweek defeats certainly did not help their respective causes. Both teams’ inconsistency meant […]
Leipzig’s philosophy is one which seeks to excel in transition phases, but here their counterpressing here was beaten by Gladbach, making it hard to establish control of the match. Their possession game was also unable to break through the Gladbach pressing, and they struggled to threaten as they suffered a 3-0 loss. Tactical analysis and […]
Two misfiring sides made for an intriguing Friday night fixture in the Bundesliga, as Borussia Mönchengladbach hosted Hertha Berlin. Both clubs appointed new head coaches in the summer, and with this being their fourth competitive fixture in charge, we began to see some patterns developing. Tactical analysis and match report by Neel Shelat. Borussia Mönchengladbach […]
Counterattacks, set-pieces and penalties were at the heart of a truly chaotic encounter which teased a winner but failed to deliver one. Early optimism for Arsenal quickly flatlined as they, once again, proved to be architects of their own downfall. Tactical analysis and match report by Peter Munnely. After claiming three crucial points at Everton […]
Arguably the two most offensive sides of the opening Premier League weeks produced a feisty affair at Carrow Road, with four goals scored in the first thirty minutes. Both teams impressed going forward, but the defensive woes continued. Tammy Abraham’s second of the day punished Norwich’s poor defensive transition and proved to be the winner. […]