After a competitive first twenty minutes, Phil Foden’s red card forced Manchester City to sit deep and reduced their attacking chances. Despite this, Manchester United were unable to capitalize due to their deficiencies against low blocks, meaning that Erling Haaland’s wrongly awarded goal was decisive in this Manchester Derby. Tactical analysis and match report by Josh […]
Michael Carrick’s Manchester United side sliced through Liverpool in the first half with their transition play from a 4-4-2 low block shape. However, self-inflicted errors early in the second half gifted Liverpool a route back into the game. United found their footing again though, with Kobbie Mainoo netting the winner as United secured their Champions […]
Chelsea were beaten 1-0 by Manchester United at Stamford Bridge. Matheus Cunha’s first half goal was enough to sink the Blues who had their share of chances but failed to be decisive. Tactical analysis and match report by Gaurav Krishnan. It was the same old story for Chelsea at Stamford Bridge under Liam Rosenior. Before […]
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 […]