Joško Gvardiol made a decisive impact with a brace, but it was Manchester City’s supremely technical midfielders that stifled Fulham, limiting them to just one shot on goal. Despite a slow start in the first ten minutes, during which City adjusted to Fulham’s shape without the ball, they controlled the proceedings and were efficient when […]
Two sides from the English capital faced off on New Year’s Eve. Having registered just one win in their last five matches, Arsenal really needed all three points to not only rescue some semblance of momentum but also top the standings at the turn of the year. Instead, they suffered yet another defeat having put […]
Three goals in the first half helped Arsenal secure three points at Craven Cottage. The visitors dominated Fulham to re-establish their five point lead at the top and make it five league wins on the bounce since losing to title rivals Manchester City back in mid-February. Tactical analysis and match report by Nick Smoothy. Both […]
After going out and spending close to a third of a billion Euros on winter transfers, it was high time for Chelsea to turn things around on the pitch. A number of their new arrivals started or came off the bench, but no one could make the all-important impact of scoring a goal. As a […]
As the Premier League resumed for one last time before the players will switch from club colors to their national colors, Manchester United went into the break with three crucial points. Alejandro Garnacho’s ‘Fergie time’ winner settled the game as Fulham’s attempts were futile in the end. Tactical analysis and match report by Rahul Madhavan. […]
In a Merseyside derby for the ages, an exhausting battle to find the net leant its hand towards Anfield’s rampant reds. Everton’s defensive setups in general play as well as in transitions left them all too exposed and so they paid the price, with Sadio Mané lighting up the path to another thrilling victory for […]
Having been second best for almost an hour, Brendan Rodgers’ tactical adjustments would reignite his team and lead to a last-minute winner to keep in range of the Premier League top spot. This result means Leicester City are still unbeaten at home and could seal the fate for the manager sitting in the away dugout. […]
In a game between two of the most struggling Premier League sides, it was perhaps unsurprising that neither team was particularly impressive in any aspect of the game. Spurs’ possession structure was able to disrupt Everton’s defensive organisation somewhat in the first half, albeit without being clinical in the final third. Eventually Dele Alli was […]
Marco Silva and Graham Potter made constant adjustments to their sides, as the two managers looked to correct sloppy play at both ends of the pitch. In the end, it was Brighton who made fewer errors – benefitting from a Lucas Digne own-goal at the end of a sumptuous attacking move. Tactical analysis and match […]
The Premier League seems days away from seeing the next managerial sacking. Everton’s abysmal start to the Premier League season has increased the pressure on Marco Silva. In this piece, we analyze the tactical issues Silva must resolve if he wants to save his job. Written by Joel Parker. Regardless of a manager’s personality or […]