An early penalty put Leeds in a comfortable position, but the score was evened out not much after that. Both teams then continued to produce end-to-end attacking situations, but by having a solid defense in the center of the park, Moyes’ side managed to force Leeds out wide for crosses on a consistent basis. Particularly […]
Manchester United travelled to London and aimed for three points against West Ham to shake off their midweek loss against Paris Saint-Germain. But their opponents were not to be underestimated as they have won their last three matches, including a win against Aston Villa on the previous weekend. Tactical analysis and match report by Daryl […]
David Moyes’ West Ham provided one of the sturdiest deep blocks that the Anfield stands might have ever seen. The visitors ceremoniously allowed their opponents all the possession in the world and managed to not crack at all while they sat back in their 5-4-1 stronghold. Sadly for West Ham, this was the case prior […]
Manchester United looked to return to form after a disappointing FA Cup exit and this saw them return to their 4-2-3-1 shape. A bright start bore no fruit for United before they fell behind, requiring another special Greenwood moment to bring parity. Unforced errors in possession and West Ham United’s growth during the contest limited […]
Relegation six-pointers are always matches of high emotion and drama. A rattling experience for fans of either side, a delight for the neutrals. Two early West Ham goals could have provoked a meltdown in the Watford defense, but Nigel Pearson’s team would control later phases and build momentum to encourage a fightback into the game. […]
Whilst the first half was all about West Ham’s measured resistance, and how the visitors tried to wear them down, the second period was much more about Liverpool’s coping of the host’s inevitable response. Despite finding a few regular ways to exploit each other, it was in transition where both teams looked at their most […]
The midweek Premier League action saw a slumping Leicester City host a struggling West Ham United side. The home side were able to put in a commanding performance against an opponent that showed little adventure going forward. Tactical analysis and match report by Julian Chingoma. Leicester came into the game off the back of two […]
After a first half devoid of quality play, Sheffield United pressed higher against a weak West Ham backline, to force errors and access better areas of the pitch. The hosts deserved to win all three points against an unbalanced West Ham team, who repeatedly displayed their problems in buildup and creating service for the frontline. […]
The Premier League served up a Monday night matchup between two sides in poor form. West Ham United, hovering a point above the relegation zone, would play host to Arsenal who were situated in the mid-table area of the table. The visitors came into the clash having only earned a point in their two fixtures […]
Without seeing his team play brilliant football, José Mourinho got what he was looking for in his first match as Tottenham Hotspur manager: three points. Dissecting a narrow win, Spurs’ 3-2-4-1 buildup system, and some atrocious defending by West Ham. Tactical analysis and match report by Erik Elias. It can be hard to judge the […]