Oliver Glasner’s side won this game with an excellent display of midfield pressing and transition football. Aston Villa had the majority of possession, but Palace’s 5-2-3 defensive scheme gave little away, while the likes of Ismaïla Sarr and Eberechi Eze proved lethal in attack. Tactical analysis and match report by Josh Manley. Crystal Palace faced Aston […]
Cup competition can bring the best out of clubs, but the week-to-week grind from the Premier League has different demands. This clash in the capital let the table toppers come to the cusp of silverware as Arsenal allowed themselves to fall short of the standards set in the last two years. Tactical analysis and match […]
A thrilling first half saw Crystal Palace blitz through the right channel, but Oliver Glasner did not stop the problems developing in his defensive operation. Kevin de Bruyne influenced in a fashion that we used to see more regularly, whilst the younger core at Manchester City showed that the future is still bright for Pep […]
Manchester City went behind early in this match, as their defense continues to look fragile in open play and from set-pieces. They dominated the ball with a reasonable 3-4-3 diamond attacking idea, but Crystal Palace’s organized defending kept them limited for much of the game, ultimately earning the home side a point. Tactical analysis and […]
Liverpool secured an early lead and proceeded to dominate the first half with their cohesive possession play against a passive Crystal Palace side. The second half saw Palace attempt a resurgence as they pressed in Liverpool’s half, but ultimately the home side could not find an equalizer. Tactical analysis and match report by Josh Manley. We […]
Former goalkeeper Dean Henderson prevailing when facing Manchester United, and Erik ten Hag’s players’ squandering chances drove both sides to share points at Selhurst Park Stadium. The Red Devils commanded the game, adopting a fluid, neat strategy in possession and an intense off-ball system. Tactical analysis and match report by Achraf Lamdarhri. Gaps between defense […]
In a cup final where both teams could lay claim to having control, it required an enforced second half substitute to change the game. Yussuf Poulsen’s introduction helped Leipzig find more connections in the final third and in the end, goals from Nkunku and Szoboszlai helped defend their title. Tactical analysis and match report by […]
Borussia Dortmund overcame Eintracht Frankfurt’s challenge after scoring early in both halves. However, Frankfurt were the better side for the majority of the game and created several openings, but were constantly denied by goalkeeper Gregor Kobel. Tactical analysis and match report by Rahul Madhavan. After a shaky start to the season, Eintracht Frankfurt have picked up […]
Eintracht Frankfurt’s season has been inconsistent so far, but they secured three valuable points against high-flying Union Berlin. Goals from Mario Götze and Jesper Lindstrøm in the first half proved to be vital after an eventful second half. Tactical analysis and match report by Rahul Madhavan. Union Berlin is a club who are currently attracting […]
To Carlo Ancelotti, the UEFA Super Cup is a clash offering continuity from the campaign before. So, the conclusion of this fixture was a familiar story. Madrid turgidly controlled the opening stages of this contest but dealt a pair of decisive blows thanks to the same old stars. Tactical analysis and match report by Emmanuel […]