A game with two of the four highest scoring sides in the league promised plenty of excitement. But while both teams threatened to break the deadlock, the score stayed goalless till the death. Suddenly, a peripheral player proved why the league leaders paid so much for his services and should help his manager sleep safer […]
On the day that firework festivities around Big Ben mark the start of a new year, a derby across the capital city could have killed Arsenal’s ambitions for the league title once and for all. The squad is still adapting to life without their brightest star shining in the offense, but peripheral players are performing […]
As Brentford were encouraged out of their shell, Liverpool slalomed in to punish their opponent. Room to rotate and costly defensive errors left Thomas Frank’s team in a vulnerable position, but more injuries to Liverpool options could alter the wind that is blowing in their sails. Tactical analysis and match report by Joel Parker. The […]
Arsenal intended to gear up for a heavyweight clash with another three points at their fortress. But their guests refused to submit, stinging their title bid to reveal chinks in the current armor. Tactical analysis and match report by Emmanuel Adeyemi-Abere. Arsenal’s trip to the Gtech Community Stadium came after a 3-1 defeat to Manchester […]
In the second half of 2022, Liverpool endured one of their worst starts to a season in Jürgen Klopp’s tenure, so they would have been keen to turn things around after the World Cup break. They did win their first two league matches after it, but some cause for concern remained in their performances. Those […]
The clash of two clubs from the capital marked the return of the Premier League— and a typical state of affairs. Brentford battled their way into the lead to take charge of the contest, but a turnaround tinged with regret left the Spurs faithful ambivalent at the final whistle. Tactical analysis and match report by […]
In presence of an attack, bees swarm in the direction of the perpetrator, yet this could leave the hive more vulnerable from another direction. As Arsenal encouraged Brentford’s midfield line to bunch, this enabled the visitors to pounce, in the open space that had been created. Tactical analysis and match report by Joel Parker. London’s football […]
League leaders Manchester City hosted promoted Brentford in what could have proved to be a crucial fixture in both sides’ campaigns. The hosts, the clear favourites for this match, eased to a 2-0 victory, stretching their lead at the top of the table once again. Tactical analysis and match report by Neel Shelat. Nine points […]
The margin for error hasn’t been smaller in Premier League title races, none know it better than Manchester City. When others fall, they take advantage. Brentford nullified the Pep-machine unlike most, and yet City still found a way through. Tactical analysis and match report by Joel Parker. Man City are at the stage where title runs […]
How do you impose yourself without the ball? Brentford answered that question in impressive style, as their counterpressing took the forefront against a dysfunctional Arsenal. Though this defensive system looked less effective in the second period, Brentford scored their second in vintage Premier League style. Tactical analysis and match report by Joel Parker. From a broader […]