Ruben Amorim and Daniel Farke played out a bruising encounter at Elland Road, where Manchester United’s makeshift backline survived a relentless Leeds press. In a game defined by man-to-man duels and transitional chaos, a defensive lapse from teenager Ayden Heaven was quickly rectified by the individual brilliance of Matheus Cunha, leaving both sides to settle […]
A back four both with and without the ball was seen for the first time for Manchester United under Ruben Amorim here. A first-half goal from Patrick Dorgu put United ahead. They then proceeded to become more passive throughout the game, spending the second half defending their lead from a low-block which Newcastle were unable […]
On current form, is Morgan Rogers the best player in the Premier League? He certainly is making a credible case for that argument. The England international steered his club to third in the Premier League, registering a brace of beautiful strikes in a win over a Manchester United side that did very little wrong. Tactical […]
Christmas came early for fans at Old Trafford on Monday evening as they were treated to an exhilarating eight goal thriller. For the managers of the two teams involved in this affair, it was not such a pretty sight— but both camps can take positives from their offensive intentions. Tactical analysis and match report by […]
Palace went in front against a vulnerable United defense in the first half, while Amorim’s side looked harmless in attack. In the second half though, an emerging left-sided focus plus two set-pieces helped United turn the game around and ultimately see the game out without trouble against a Palace side who struggled against low-blocks. Tactical […]
This was a clash between two teams still finding their feet in their respective situations. United took the lead in the first half with Bryan Mbuemo the highlight of their attack, before Spurs adjusted their possession structure and pressing scheme to make a second-half comeback with the game culminating in Matthijs de Ligt’s last-gasp equalizer […]
Manchester United went ahead early on and proceeded to try and contain Liverpool’s attack which suffered from a lack of cohesion. Arne Slot’s second-half risks paid off with an equalizer, but Harry Maguire popped up shortly afterwards to hand United and Ruben Amorim a famous victory. Tactical analysis and match report by Josh Manley. Liverpool suffered […]
A late Saturday kickoff with two Premier League giants guaranteed some sort of narrative. There was a victor on the day, but frustration will be present in both camps. One club conspires to undo their good work, and the other outfit might be masquerading as a resurgent institution. Tactical analysis and match report by Emmanuel […]
The issues with Manchester United’s defensive scheme were exploited well by Manchester City’s positional play here as the home side ran out 3-0 winners. City’s second half defensive system showed some vulnerability, but United were unable to take advantage as Ruben Amorim’s side continue to show their flaws. Tactical analysis and match report by Josh Manley. […]
An early Riccardo Calafiori goal was the difference here, but Manchester United showed signs of improvement from last season as their new signings and improved understanding of Ruben Amorim’s system saw them play well for large stretches of this game. Ultimately though, Arsenal’s defense held strong to secure the three points. Tactical analysis and match […]