Manchester United took the lead early on but experienced some defensive issues in the first half in their man-oriented system. The second half saw an improvement in this aspect, and they were able to tear Chelsea apart with their counter-attacking game, earning a dominant win to secure Champions League football next season. Tactical analysis and […]
The second match between these clubs in weeks followed many themes from the first. Brighton’s pretty patterns ran aground in the final third, while Manchester United’s energy continued to cool off. Penalties would again separate these teams, making a break from the agony of the past. Tactical analysis and match report by Emmanuel Adeyemi-Abere. Brighton’s […]
A game of two halves. Manchester United’s approach in and out of possession restricted Tottenham Hotspur in the first half. However, Ryan Mason’s Spurs, aided by a few important tactical substitutions, showed their mettle to turn around a two-goal deficit, earning a point. Tactical analysis and match report by Rahul Madhavan. The sound of the fire […]
A Victor Lindelöf penalty won the shoot out, to send Manchester United to the FA Cup final. Only spot kicks could divide the teams as Brighton & Hove Albion found routes through the block, with no shot creation, whilst United had struggled at both of these elements. Tactical analysis and match report by Joel Parker. […]
Sean Dyche was forced to change his hand, but the switch to the 4-4-2 formation did not go well. Manchester United had routes through and over the top against a frantic Everton defense, before the axis was changed in the second period. Tactical analysis and match report by Joel Parker. In years past, games between United […]
Newcastle were on top throughout this game thanks to their high pressing and energetic attacking. Manchester United struggled to establish a good rhythm in possession and often ended up going long, which was rarely successful. Two second half goals from Newcastle were enough to sink United, who offered little in this game. Tactical analysis and […]
Come at the king, you best not miss. Hoping to end the recent Anfield drubbings, Manchester United entered Sunday’s premier fixture in high spirits. But a cautious approach and problems down the channels failed to throw down the gauntlet for Liverpool to punish their opponents. Tactical analysis and match report by Joel Parker. We decided […]
Erik ten Hag’s side were not at their stylish best here, but they gave a solid enough defensive performance to get the job done against Newcastle United. First half goals from Casemiro and Marcus Rashford allowed Manchester United to sit back and soak up pressure for the rest of the game as they eased to […]
Manchester United were not at their best in the first half, but much like they did at Camp Nou, they shone in the second half by raising the tempo. This was partly inspired by half time adjustments made by Erik ten Hag, who continues to show his ability to change matches in United’s favor. Tactical […]
Erik ten Hag’s side arrived at Camp Nou with a proactive mindset, determined not to let Barcelona’s possession control this game. While Barcelona did have more of the ball, United’s approach saw them pose danger in pressing and transition, and ultimately earn a draw to take back to Old Trafford next week. Tactical analysis and […]