Manchester United took the lead through some individual brilliance from Marcus Rashford, but their inability to control Arsenal’s wide threats meant that they eventually conceded twice before Lisandro Martínez drew them level. In the last twenty minutes, Arsenal piled on the attacking pressure and were eventually rewarded through Eddie Nketiah’s winner. Tactical analysis and match […]
Questionable officiating has hogged most of the headlines from this clash, but this derby was a taut duel worthy of the occasion. City forged forward paths, but Erik ten Hag has a statement victory to his name that raises hopes of what his outfit can achieve over the rest of the season. Tactical analysis and […]
The third round of the FA Cup began with a big tie between Manchester United and Everton. The scoreline may suggest that this was a relatively routine win for the hosts, but they made life tougher for themselves than it needed to be. In the end, though, they had too much quality for their opponents […]
As the Premier League resumed for one last time before the players will switch from club colors to their national colors, Manchester United went into the break with three crucial points. Alejandro Garnacho’s ‘Fergie time’ winner settled the game as Fulham’s attempts were futile in the end. Tactical analysis and match report by Rahul Madhavan. […]
The task was plain for Manchester United: win by two a goal margin or accept second position. Erik ten Hag set his sights high, taking risks to achieve this target, but his outfit came up short. Tactical analysis and match report by Emmanuel Adeyemi-Abere. Real Sociedad are still flying. Beating their guests on the opening […]
Adaptations behind the first line of pressure saw two attacks cancel each other out, but how frantic final minutes can see law and order crumble. Graham Potter made a pivotal first-half substitution to blunt the visitors’ control, Erik ten Hag made a curious second-half change to stop the hosts in the transition. Nevertheless, smart coaching […]
Manchester United put in one of their most dominant performances of the Erik ten Hag era as they beat a passive Tottenham Hotspur side at Old Trafford. There were some good sequences in possession from United, plus a strong pressing and counterpressing game which kept them in control of the match. Tactical analysis and match […]
Derby day revenge is a dish best served cold. In a clash whose bitterness runs deep, Manchester City’s new talisman avenged the family name to douse Erik ten Hag in another baptism of fire that reminded us all of the changing of the guard in one of England’s footballing strongholds. Tactical analysis and match report […]
The high flying Red Devils have made their way out of purgatory, but their progress has hit a snag in the road. Real Sociedad were more than a match for the hosts due to a mature buildup phase and a hybrid block, but it was fortune that favored their bravery to separate the sides. Tactical […]
United started out with some nice phases of possession but Arsenal quickly took the larger share of the ball and were able to cause damage to United’s midfield pressing. Despite this, United’s defense were able to hold strong and make the platform for their attackers to thrive on counterattacks, where Rashford was able to sink […]