As Newcastle United tried to apply pressure man-to-man, this became the perfect playground for Barcelona’s finest to drop in and play through the thirds. A balanced thirty minutes followed the script from the first leg, before Barca destroyed their opponents in the second period. Tactical analysis and match report by Joel Parker. Champagne was uncorked […]
The Catalans may have calmed, but Newcastle United had found their route through the high defensive line. Despite not making the most of their chances, Harvey Barnes must have thought his late goal would carry a vital lead to the Spanish coast, until there was a final twist in the tale. Tactical analysis and match […]
Manchester City dominated possession throughout as their 3-4-3 diamond shape on the ball helped drive Newcastle back and create opportunities for their wingers to torment Newcastle. Out of possession, their high pressing helped restrict Newcastle’s attacking play, ultimately leading to a comfortable win for the visitors. Tactical analysis and match report by Josh Manley. Newcastle United […]
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 […]
Manchester City claimed the triumph they needed at the Etihad Stadium to signal their intent in the race for the Premier League. While the terminator of a number nine led from the front, an academy graduate picked up the scoring slack on his behalf and stood up to be counted. Tactical analysis and match report […]
Manchester City came into this contest as the favorites for a place in the first domestic cup final of the campaign, and they obliged. The tie was effectively over in minutes, and the Carabao Cup holders had come to accept the reality that they would not mimic the magic of the previous year. Tactical analysis […]
Newcastle started this game with high pressing and high tempo, and were able to take the lead through transition play. However, Liverpool were eventually able to wrestle control with the help of an excellent double from Hugo Ekitike. In the second half, Liverpool continued to threaten with their own transition play while Newcastle struggled to […]
A win would confirm Paris Saint-Germain’s place in the UEFA Champions League Round of 16, and a win is what they looked like they would storm towards as they blitzed Newcastle United. However, storms pass, and Newcastle’s game plan blossomed as they fought back to earn a draw. A result that suited neither side, with […]
Aston Villa beat Newcastle by a two goal margin at St. James’ Park with goals from Emiliano Buendia and Ollie Watkins in each half as they sank the Magpies on home turf. The win meant Villa remained in 3rd place in the Premier League table while Newcastle dropped to 9th. Tactical analysis and match report […]
The Carabao Cup holders had to repeat a recent feat at St. James’ Park to try and boost their chances of holding onto a historic title. But the performance they produced was not quite good enough to achieve that target as another mark of progress was laid down by a club in rebuild. Tactical analysis […]