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 […]
Arsenal, again, are top of the tree for Christmas— and their central defenders are at the heart of the latest chapter in that tale. Even if scores of yesteryear were not on the cards, the horrors of Anfield annihilation flashed before their eyes in phases of this contest. But, in the end, the stabilizers in […]
Liverpool and West Ham United had their vision set on a League Cup semi-final appearance, but only one team turned up at Anfield. Liverpool, sparked by Jürgen Klopp’s tactical shift and a performance reminiscent of their old selves, dominated right from the beginning and secured their spot in the final four. Tactical analysis and match […]
At least half of the script was followed. Everyone expected Liverpool to control proceedings, but perhaps the method of their attacks did more harm than the Manchester United block that they encountered. Tactical analysis and match report by Joel Parker. Reinventing the wheel has not been a too difficult task for most coaches that enter […]
This contest began to restore the standard state of affairs between the two clubs that have led the way in the league. The balance of play might have been with the favorites, but beating the best, rather than being the best, is a quality that Liverpool showed they can call upon if needed. Tactical analysis […]
Liverpool slightly adapted their pressing shape, not the first to do this against Brighton & Hove Albion this season. Although this put Brighton in uncomfortable situations, Roberto De Zerbi is determined to find answers within his distinct framework. Tactical analysis and match report by Joel Parker. We decided to make this article free to read. If […]
Tottenham Hotspur’s possession game faced up against Liverpool’s pressing and transition play, and it looked as if Liverpool were having the better of things early on. A red card for the away side changed things though, and Spurs dominated much of the game afterwards. They struggled to find the winner however, even later on against […]
Liverpool were able to keep some level of control over Newcastle’s pressing and transition play in the early stages of the match. However, a sudden goal and red card put Liverpool behind with ten men. Newcastle struggled to capitalize on this and put the game to bed with their possession game in the second half […]
Liverpool took the lead early on against a Chelsea defense still finding its feet, but the home side were able to hit back in the first half and ended up taking the initiative as the game went on. Mauricio Pochettino found a tactical arrangement with a 3-4-3 shape in possession which posed problems for Liverpool, […]