The Anfield din has been the undoing of many enemies. Last night, the stadium had greeted a strange survival strategy. Its latest test was an offensive that dared to suffocate and strangle the Reds before the arrival of any attack. It worked down to a tee, leaving Liverpool lost for words. Tactical analysis and match […]
Despite being dominated throughout the game and conceding plenty of chances, Manchester United were able to earn a point here thanks to moments of genius from Bruno Fernandes and Kobbie Mainoo. Tactically, Liverpool were on top in all phases of the game, with United having problems in securing midfield areas once again. Tactical analysis and […]
In a three way title race of twists and turns, Liverpool are looking to sign off Jürgen Klopp’s tenure at the club in style. The bubble burst at Anfield thanks to an early intervention from Brighton, but a thorough battering beat the resistance out of their bogey team in the end. Tactical analysis and match […]
Manchester United started with intensity here, but eventually struggled with a lack of midfield compactness and lost control of the game. They always had dangerous moments in their attack though, and showed good spirit to find the goals they needed in the crucial moments. Tactical analysis and match report by Josh Manley. Manchester United’s early season […]
This was a high quality match between two teams with ambitious ideas and the ability to carry them out cohesively. City’s possession play was slick in the first half against Liverpool’s pressing, but the home side found momentum in the second half and looked dangerous with transition attacks. Ultimately, the sides were forced to take […]
At what point is one sure of a sunken cost? Chelsea have splashed the cash on more than a billion pounds worth of players to no avail since the summer of 2022— and they will have to wait longer to see any return on that investment. Klopp conjured a remarkable moment to mark his legacy […]
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 brought an interesting idea into this game with a 4-2-4-0 structure in possession, which helped find weaknesses in Liverpool’s compact pressing game. The home side attacked with a high tempo, and deservedly prevailed against a Liverpool side who struggled for width and fluidity in their own attack. Tactical analysis and match report by Josh Manley. […]
A stormy evening on the south coast saw two opposing pressing systems collide in a breathless first half dedicated solely to the art of the high turnover. Bournemouth’s resilience could not last and the league leaders, Liverpool, soon extended their grip at the top of the table after a second-half rout. Tactical analysis and match […]
In a heralded three way title race, contestants cannot afford to not capitalize on openings. While the champions had cruised to World Club Cup glory and the Gunners’ grip on the summit had loosened, the Reds roared back with a vengeance to commence the new year. Their redemption arc continued, bruising and battering Newcastle with […]