Articles
-
![]()
Tactical Analysis: Lazio 3-2 Roma
The 177th Derby della Capitale saw José Mourinho’s Roma face off against Maurizio Sarri’s Lazio at the Stadio Olimpico. It had been nearly three years since the last match-up between the two managers, with Chelsea snatching a 2-2 draw against Manchester United at Stamford Bridge as a late equalizer from Ross Barkley cancelled out Anthony…
-
![]()
Tactical Analysis: Bayern Münich 1-2 Eintracht Frankfurt
Eintracht Frankfurt’s Filip Kostić drilled home an 83rd-minute goal with a powerful low drive and beat keeper Manuel Neuer to stun Bayern Munich and snatch a 2-1 Bundesliga win on Sunday, as Eintracht Frankfurt earned a first league victory at the Allianz Arena in 21 years and snapping the hosts’ nine-game winning run in all…
-
![]()
Jota’s Emergence at Celtic
In a season of vast rebuild for Celtic where it is up to Ange Postecoglou’s new young signings to step up to the plate much sooner than initially anticipated, Benfica loanee Jota has a major role to play. But if the early signs are anything to go by, then Jota will be a pivotal figure…
-
![]()
Player Analysis: Ben Brereton-Diaz
There are times in football when a career can quickly stagnate. When, in the space of a year, a player once highly regarded is merely a thing of the past. In the ever-evolving modern game, one long-term injury, failed loan spell or dip in form can undo a lifetime of hard work, and some simply…
-
![]()
What’s Going Wrong With Newcastle?
The 2021/2022 season has not started well for Newcastle United. As the next international break approaches the club is still winless and has only picked up three points from a possible twenty-one. The defeat to Wolves on Saturday was their fourth loss of the season which has put more pressure on manager Steve Bruce. …
-
![]()
Tactical Analysis: Liverpool 2-2 Manchester City
The league’s best two teams for the last few years with two of the world’s best managers matched up on Sunday to set up a pulsating encounter. In a breathtaking, enthralling Premier League on steroids classic we were reminded of the level Jurgen Klopp and Pep Guardiola have elevated not only both teams but the…
-
![]()
Remove, Retain or Reform – Four Options with Their Pros and Cons for the EFL Cup
With the October international break now upon us, two matches have been played in the European club competitions’ group stages and the domestic league campaigns are now several matches down, with intriguing storylines now beginning to develop. In England specifically, it is around this time of the year where debate seems to be continuously ongoing…
-
![]()
Player Analysis: Brahim Díaz
After the conclusion of the 2020/21 season, Italian giant AC Milan saw two key players leave the club on free transfers and this prompted its directors to look for replacements. Goalkeeper Gianluigi Donnarumma joined French club Paris-Saint Germain and the Rossoneri replaced him with Mike Maignan from Ligue 1 champions Lille for a reported…
-
![]()
Analyzing Leeds’ Tactics Under Marcelo Bielsa
Since returning to the Premier League after a 16-year absence, Leeds United have become one of the most entertaining teams to watch in Europe, and whilst they have struggled early on with three points from their first six games, they were able to get their first win of the season as an early Diego Llorente…
-
![]()
Previewing Matchday 7 of the Premier League Season
We’ve barely had a chance to catch our breaths after a pulsating week of European football, and yet, the Premier League is already around the corner. Matchday 7 kicks off on Saturday morning in what will be the final assortment of domestic football before October’s international break, as Everton pay a visit to Old Trafford.…
