In a crucial fixture for European places, Tottenham Hotspur conspired in their new craft, as they comfortably beat a scattered West Ham United. Connections through the lines were pivotal in playing through the visitors, before a classic partnership provided the finishing touches. Tactical analysis and match report by Joel Parker. London matchups aren’t always feisty, but […]
Amid turbulent seasons experienced by both clubs, Antonio Conte brushed aside a wayward effort from fellow ex-Chelsea manager Frank Lampard to replicate the Italian’s seasoned and curated wing-back system. The result was a tormenting scoreline that intensifies Everton’s very real relegation fears. Tactical analysis and match report by Charles Orchard. November’s rather forgettable stalemate between […]
Manchester City have been the outfit to beat— all in the absence of a designated striker. But if the league leaders were on the hunt for a classic marksman, the point man of the away team delivered as good of an audition as one could imagine. City monopolized ball and space, but a man at […]
After a dominant first half featuring some of the best play of the season, visitors Southampton were unfortunate to fall behind Tottenham in the second half. But this team, perhaps more than any other, acts as the personification of its manager on the pitch, and Ralph Hasenhüttl’s men duly made a breath-taking comeback that left […]
Thomas Tuchel and Antonio Conte may have adjusted to one another recently, but to do it again to this extent made it all the more surprising. Eventually, Chelsea found their stride and an effective double hit sealed important points. Tactical analysis and match report by Joel Parker. How dynamics can dramatically alter within the football world. […]
From the struggle of the Christmas schedule sprung creativity in a Carabao Cup clash featuring two of the best managers in the business. Hybrid roles, new formations, and flexible chains all came to life in a derby whose final score gave insight into the gap in quality between these rivals. Tactical analysis and match report […]
For thirty minutes, Tottenham Hotspur and Crystal Palace produced an intriguing but unproductive affair. However, the hosts had showcased solutions to passing problems and seized on a Palace collapse to gain a comfortable three points. Tactical analysis and match report by Joel Parker. When the time turned to reinvent, both London clubs looked to iconic midfielders, […]
With Premier League postponements all around, all eyes were transfixed to a thrilling contest in North London. Antonio Conte and Jürgen Klopp’s differences in styles married with the addictive chaos, that both teams can bring, delivered an excellent game of football. Tactical analysis and match report by Joel Parker. Considering the sheer quality of their teams’, […]
Antonio Conte is back in the Premier League, with a more difficult challenge bestowed upon him. In a rough game of football, Tottenham Hotspur showed signs of how they will look under their new boss, against an Everton team who looked to reinforce defensive stability. Tactical analysis and match report by Joel Parker. A week in […]
After a week of uncertainty, Ole Gunnar Solskjær changed his team’s formation, away to a Tottenham Hotspur team in dire need of a convincing performance. Manchester United ran away 3-0 winners, but did this rotation result in the tactical masterstroke that one desired? Tactical analysis and match report by Joel Parker. Poor defeats to close rivals, […]