Roberto De Zerbi’s side faced problems with and without the ball against Matthias Jaissle’s direct Newcastle outfit. Newcastle’s pressing unsettled Spurs, while their switching of play were a clear strategy throughout and eventually earned them their opening goal, setting them on the way to victory. Tactical analysis and match report by Josh Manley. We decided […]
This was a game played at an exceptionally fast pace throughout, with Newcastle able to go ahead twice through counter-attacks against a Liverpool midfield eager to go forward. After an open game, Liverpool eventually managed to equalize in the last minute through a Dominik Szoboszlai penalty. Tactical analysis and match report by Josh Manley. Newcastle United […]
Eberechi Eze’s early goal was enough to get Arsenal over the line in a challenging game against Newcastle United. The away side’s high press proved tough for Arsenal to negotiate, and Mikel Arteta’s side surrendered possession for much of the game in order to defend their slim lead. Tactical analysis and match report by Josh Manley. […]
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 […]