Tottenham Hotspur dominated for the majority of the first half with their 2-3-4-1 possession structure against Manchester United’s low-intensity zonal 4-4-2 shape but were unable to take their chances. United went ahead in the second half but eventually conceded late against a ten-man Spurs side. Tactical analysis and match report by Josh Manley. Both of these […]
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 […]
Tottenham Hotspur preserved their Premier League status on a tense final day, grinding out a nerve-shredding 1-0 victory over Everton at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium. Roberto De Zerbi’s side, ravaged by a severe injury crisis, threw away tactical idealism to prioritize structural stability, suffocating David Moyes’ system in a tense first half before absorbing heavy […]
In principle, this London rivalry needs no additional spice, but both sides have certainly seen better days. The visitors at Stamford Bridge had fresh legs and the imperative of ending their existential dread in their corner, but it would be Chelsea who walked with the bragging rights. Tactical analysis and match report by Emmanuel Adeyemi-Abere. […]
Nottingham Forest secured a seismic 3-0 victory at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, delivering a masterclass that pushed a disjointed Tottenham side further into a full-blown crisis. In a high-stakes relegation battle, Vítor Pereira’s side exhibited the clinical edge and defensive discipline that Igor Tudor’s men sorely lacked. Despite dominating large periods of the first half, […]
Tottenham Hotspur drew 1-1 with Liverpool at Anfield in a tightly contested affair. A free-kick from Dominik Szoboszlai gave the Reds a first-half lead but Spurs, who kept knocking on the door, finally equalised through Richarlison in the dying embers of normal time. The draw meant Spurs moved one point clear of the relegation zone […]
A poor start away from home in the UEFA Champions League turned into a perfect evening for Atlético Madrid supporters at the Cívitas Metropolitano. Defensive lapses from Antonín Kinský and Micky van de Ven put Tottenham Hotspur at an early disadvantage. Spurs adopted an aggressive approach both in and out of possession, but Atlético exploited […]
Arsenal started this game in dominant fashion, able to play through Spurs’ 5-3-2 defensive shape and attack down their right side. Their first half goal was answered quickly, but the second half saw them run away with the game, helped by their defensive intensity and solidity. Tactical analysis and match report by Josh Manley. We decided […]
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 […]
Tottenham Hotspur and Manchester City played out a 2-2 draw at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium. Early goals for City from Rayan Cherki and Antoine Semenyo were cancelled out by a brace from Dominic Solanke, resulting in the points being shared. The result dented Man City’s title hopes as they dropped crucial points. Tactical analysis and […]