Three months after an eight-goal thriller at Old Trafford, this showdown produced another even affair full of drama. But while a stylistic battle meshed to create chaos in the reverse fixture, the officials were front and center of the drama on the south coast in this stalemate. Tactical analysis and match report by Emmanuel Adeyemi-Abere. […]
These two teams were level on points going into this game in the race for Champions League football. Manchester United had some issues breaking down Aston Villa’s compact defensive block in open play, while Villa’s box midfield was interesting but did not lead to clear chances. In the end, a flurry of second-half goals decided […]
Newcastle were the slightly better team in the first half as United’s buildup plan did not quite work. A red card for Jacob Ramsey gave United a golden chance to seize the initiative though. However, they were unable to take it, and were punished by William Osula’s late goal. Tactical analysis and match report by Josh […]
The fallen giant of the Premier League have experienced many false dawns, but it is hard for those from the red half of Manchester not to have hope right now. The charge to the Champions League continues, and the supporters are showing their affection for a legendary figure. Tactical analysis and match report by Emmanuel […]
Two of the in-form Premier League clubs clashed in East London on Tuesday evening, trying to push for key positions in the table as the business end of the campaign approaches. The result would leave neither camp completely satisfied, but both have come closer to their objectives. Tactical analysis and match report by Emmanuel Adeyemi-Abere. […]
The introduction of Michael Carrick as caretaker manager has revitalized United in the last few games, and they were handed a big advantage here by Cristian Romero’s red card in the first half. Goals from Bryan Mbuemo and Bruno Fernandes were enough for United as they continued to show their fluid attacking approach. Tactical analysis […]
In an exciting edition of a classic English rivalry, the Emirates Stadium staged a significant twist in the tale at the top of the table. A fallen giant are getting a glow-up under an old cornerstone from his playing days, driving a discourse that is all too familiar for the Premier League leaders. Tactical analysis […]
Derby day does something to stir up the spirit of the sides involved, and it was the perfect environment for a debutant to get his time in the dugout on the right path. Old Trafford rose to applaud a performance that rolled back the years and left the blues down in the dumps. Tactical analysis […]
Michael Carrick made one huge gamble in midweek but had doubled down away to high rollers Chelsea. A Ronaldo-less Manchester United looked organized out of possession, as Thomas Tuchel’s team struggled for clear openings throughout the game, despite their dominance. Tactical analysis and match report by Joel Parker. United need their Tuchel moment. Gone is the […]
Riding the wave of a temporary manager for the best part of three years, Manchester United yearned for a turnaround off the back of Solskjær’s exit. But conforming to a habit of cutting corners, a new status for Michael Carrick in the dugout yielded little. An arduous showing on the pitch may have earned three […]