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 […]
Marcus Rashford fired Manchester United in front early on, but the pattern in this game was one of Manchester City dominance with their 3-2-4-1 attacking system against United’s deep 4-4-2 defensive block. City were able to open central spaces within United’s block, and eventually were rewarded for it with crucial goals from Phil Foden. Tactical […]
Manchester United took the lead early on and mostly attacked through transitions in this game. Aston Villa were able to carve them open on a few occasions though, as United’s man-oriented defensive system faltered. Douglas Luiz’ eventual equalizer was answered late on by substitute Scott McTominay to earn United three points. Tactical analysis and match […]
A draw will always leave you wanting more. But fans of one outfit are far more likely to get what they crave. Spurs showed no signs of letting their obstacles spoil their sunshine. For the red half of Manchester, it was another afternoon to boil blood and further disappointment. Tactical analysis and match report by […]
Manchester United’s misfortunes continued, this time at the hands of West Ham United. This was a rather typical West Ham performance, as they absorbed United’s relatively light punches before landing a knockout blow in the second half to secure all three points. Tactical analysis and match report by Rahul Madhavan. After a season marked by success, […]
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 […]
Erik ten Hag was in dire need of a reaction from his team, and he certainly received one. Manchester United dominated Chelsea right from the outset, courtesy of their aggressive approach out of possession, while also displaying sharpness with the ball to secure vital three points. Tactical analysis and match report by Rahul Madhavan. A clash […]
In a must-win game for both sides, Galatasaray and Manchester United played out a sublime and ludicrous draw to leave Group A in the balance going into the final week of fixtures. United once again dropped points from a winning position to provide Galatasaray a chance to achieve something they have not managed in a […]
Not since the first weeks of last season has Erik ten Hag felt such pressure. Manchester United desperately tried to keep things familiar, in a familiar formation, but Pep Guardiola slightly tweaked his wingers’ roles to brutally punish their dysfunctional rivals. Tactical analysis and match report by Joel Parker. We decided to make this article […]
One could pardon passive followers of this clash for thinking it was a classic. While seven goals featured at the Allianz Arena, drama in the box made up for most of what happened out of it. Tactical analysis and match report by Emmanuel Adeyemi-Abere. We decided to make this article free to read. If you […]