Mikel Arteta’s side had to be patient to find their goal here, starting with a 3-1-3-3 possession shape in the first half before switching to a rotational 4-3-3 shape in the second half. Leandro Trossard eventually found the crucial goal late on, while controversial events in the final minutes also went Arsenal’s way as they […]
The Premier League title race revealed a wrinkle in East London— and it might be the most decisive one to date. A man once associated with Manchester City’s fellow challengers gave his old employers a helping hand, and the stress of the schedule could curb their ambition for good. Tactical analysis and match report by […]
Two of the in-form Premier League clubs clashed in East London on Tuesday evening, trying to push for key positions in the table as the business end of the campaign approaches. The result would leave neither camp completely satisfied, but both have come closer to their objectives. Tactical analysis and match report by Emmanuel Adeyemi-Abere. […]
Tottenham Hotspur beat West Ham 3-0 away at the London Stadium in gameweek 4 of the Premier League. Goals from Pape Matar Sarr, Lucas Bergvall and Micky van de Ven after half-time secured the three points for Spurs as Tomas Soucek was sent off in the second half for a reckless challenge on Joao Palhinha. […]
Chelsea hammered West Ham 5-1 at The London Stadium in gameweek 2 of the Premier League. The game saw a flurry of goals from the Blues after going down 1-0 to a goal by Lucas Paqueta. Three goals from corners and two from open play meant Chelsea would leave their London rivals biting the dust, […]
Sunderland marked their return to the Premier League in style, downing a toothless West Ham side in front of a raucous Stadium of Light. The promoted side showed energy, compactness, and opportunism, while West Ham under Graham Potter failed to find rhythm either on or off the ball. Tactical analysis and match report by Sander […]
Enzo Maresca’s Chelsea side overcame their usual second-half collapse jinx to edge the London derby against West Ham by scoring two goals in the second forty-five. Goals from Pedro Neto and an own goal by Aaron Wan-Bissaka from a deflected strike by Cole Palmer cancelled a first-half goal by Jarrod Bowen for West Ham as […]
West Ham may have had ambitious intentions to press Liverpool in their own half and play out from the back, but they fell victim to Liverpool’s deadly forward line as Mohamed Salah, Luis Díaz, and Cody Gakpo all got on the first-half scoresheet in a comfortable Liverpool win. Tactical analysis and match report by Josh Manley. […]
Arteta’s boys were tested in an away London derby against West Ham United. They didn’t disappoint, continuing their upward trajectory in pursuit of Liverpool.Arsenal confirmed its football resurgence, securing a third consecutive victory—its second such streak this season. They achieved this with an emphatic 5-2 win against West Ham United at London Stadium. Beyond their […]
Manchester City flew into an early lead in this game and dominated play throughout. The first half saw an aggressive 3-4-3 diamond structure which stretched West Ham’s midfield resources, while the second half saw a more reserved approach with Pep Guardiola reinforcing the rest-defense to secure the three points. Tactical analysis and match report by Josh […]