The final phase of a footballing process involves glory and Mikel Arteta’s best bet was the only major trophy of his time in the dugout. However, he has hardly excelled in the FA Cup in the last four years and a painful pattern continued. As the strains of the schedule increase in the following days, […]
A hectic affair at Anfield in snowy conditions ended in a stalemate. Manchester United put a stop to their poor results on Liverpool’s turf after pulling apart the Reds from the left side. Alexander-Arnold lived a nightmare after delivering a subpar performance amid an uncertain future with the Reds. Tactical analysis and match report by Achraf […]
An outstanding Newcastle in the first half stormed Old Trafford. They exposed all the weaknesses between Manchester United’s defensive line and midfield, with a double pivot of Christian Eriksen and Casemiro failing to step up in terms of coverage and matching the work rate of Bruno Guimarães, the playmaker, and Joelinton, who played with the […]
There is a new disruptor in the Premier League. Arsenal, Manchester City, and Spurs struggled to get the better of a small, southern outfit that are now basking in the big time. Bournemouth banked another day to remember and dare to dream about what they might achieve by May. Tactical analysis and match report by […]
Ange Postecoglou was left relieved after his Spurs side edged out Ruben Amorim’s resurgent Manchester United at the Tottenham Hotspur stadium in the Carabao Cup. Six goals in the second half after Spurs took a 1-0 lead in the first half made this game an entertaining affair, with plenty of goalmouth action. However, Postecoglou’s Spurs […]
Manchester City perhaps shaded the first half of this match, with Guardiola’s improvised possession setup giving them a degree of stability, and Joško Gvardiol’s header putting them in front. However, Manchester United showed their developing tactical cohesion under Ruben Amorim, and were able to take advantage of decisive moments late on with Amad Diallo playing […]
Formerly, this fixture was the standard bearer for football on English shores. Now, while the fervor of the fanbases has never faded, it is a contest that carries the embers of more daring dreams and desires. But as both outfits aspired to make up for lost time, the difference maker on the scoreline was the […]
A packed Portman Road was the first glimpse into the Premier League’s newest mission. Ruben Amorim attempts to turn Manchester United into a force that strikes fear across the top tier of English football, but for now, he must make clear his ideas. The guests grabbed the opening goal in smashing style, but the debut […]
Manchester United & Chelsea shared the points in a 1-1 draw at Old Trafford. Bruno Fernandes converted a penalty from the spot after a foul by Chelsea goalkeeper Robert Sanchez on Rasmus Hojlund in the second half. Chelsea equalised five minutes later after Moises Caicedo’s volley found the back of the net. Both sides had […]
Erik ten Hag’s time at Manchester United has come to an end, sparking a wave of opinions and reflections on what went right and what went very wrong during his tenure. From the exhilarating highs of winning the FA Cup against rivals Manchester City to the disheartening lows of inconsistent league performances and a series […]