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Tactical Analysis: The long ball fest that saw Chelsea beat Liverpool

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It was a tale of two trajectories as Liverpool took on Chelsea. The hosts had ended their league losing streak with an away win over Sheffield United, but at Anfield,…

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Tactical analysis: How Carlo Ancelotti’s tweaks helped Everton get a historic victory against Liverpool at Anfield

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September 27, 1999. That was the last time Everton had beaten Liverpool at Anfield. An early Kevin Campbell goal was all they needed then, as three players were sent-off in…

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Pundit says fan ban has helped West Ham United climb the Premier League

West Ham United’s rise up the Premier League this season has taken many people by surprise. The Hammers are currently fifth in the table following their 3-0 victory over Sheffield…

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Tactical Analysis: How Guardiola schooled Mourinho as Manchester City breezed past Tottenham Hotspur

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After watching Liverpool lose yet again to Leicester City, Manchester City took on Tottenham Hotspur on the back of an English top-flight record winning-streak spanning 15 games. The last team…

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Tactical Analysis: How Leicester City dealt a potentially decisive blow to Liverpool’s title hopes

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After that demoralising 4-1 reverse against Manchester City, Liverpool had another tough task on their hands as they took on high-flying Leicester City, who were three points and one spot…

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Tactical analysis: How Manchester City broke their Anfield curse with a fantastic victory over Liverpool

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It was that time of year again – it was time for the big one. Two of English football’s most rampant and successful teams in the last few years, who…

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Tactical preview: Liverpool’s last chance to halt Pep Guardiola’s marching Manchester City

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They’re running away with this. Manchester City are on an absolute roll, with 13 wins in a row in all competitions (their longest-ever streak excluding penalty shootouts) and no defeats…

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Tactical analysis: How Chelsea and Tuchel outplayed Tottenham Hotspur

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Tottenham Hotspur’s Failing to cope without Kane series‘ sequel was released when they faced Thomas Tuchel’s new-look Chelsea, and critics have given some splendid reviews. In our review, we will…

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Analysis: Why the Manchester massacre is very different to Southampton’s 9-0 drubbing against Leicester

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Ninety minutes of football can be a long time if you are losing. 1-0 is a narrow loss, 2-0 is a loss, 3-0 is a defeat, 4-0 is a heavy…

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Scout Report: Ozan Kabak is not just a stop gap – he could prove to be a stellar long-term signing for Liverpool

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The second deadline day defender that Liverpool are set to sign is Ozan Kabak, with Preston’s Ben Davies being the first. The Reds are reportedly set to pay Schalke a…

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Scout Report: Signing Ben Davies could prove to be a smart piece of business for Liverpool

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Preston North End’s Ben Davies (not to be confused with the man who had a defensive shocker against Brighton & Hove Albion) is set to join Liverpool on deadline day,…

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Failing to cope without Kane: Tottenham Hotspur’s disappointing defeat against Brighton – tactical analysis

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We warned you, José. In our first edition of Coping without Kane, we suggested that not using an out-and-out (Carlos Vinícius, heard of him?) striker would not work, and that…

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Tactical analysis: Thomas Tuchel’s first win as Chelsea’s manager

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After that possession-filled 0-0 draw against Wolverhampton Wanderers, Chelsea’s second match (and the first with proper preparation) under Thomas Tuchel saw them face notoriously successful bus-parkers Burnley, a side who…

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Tactical Analysis: How Newcastle United finally won a football match

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Newcastle United, who had failed to win any of their last 10 matches in all competitions, visited in-form Everton for the Premier League’s matchday 21 opener. The pressure was on…

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Coping without Kane: A few systems Tottenham Hotspur could use in the absence of their star striker

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It is that time of year again. We are in January, and Harry Kane has picked up another injury. This time, it doesn’t appear to be so bad – the…

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Tactical analysis: How the pieces came back together for Liverpool against Tottenham

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We only had one Premier League match on Thursday, but it was an absolute cracker as Tottenham took on Liverpool. Both sides were considered strong title contenders just a month…

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Haller to Havertz: Rating the last 10 Bundesliga-imported attackers in the Premier League

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The Bundesliga, Germany’s primary division, is known for possessing a wealth of world-class talent, particularly in way of attack as its average of 3.21 goals per match last season was…

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Frank Lampard’s messy tenure as Chelsea manager

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Frank Lampard and Chelsea were supposed to be a match remade in heaven, yet, just 570 days after the Blues were reunited with their all-time top scorer, he has been…

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Analysis: How Liverpool’s loss to Burnley epitomises all of their current problems

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Well would you look at that! Things were bad enough in 2020, but at least Liverpool’s home record remained untouched in the Premier League. Just 21 days into the 21st…

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Three years on – The trials and tribulations Manchester United have faced since they were last top of the league

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2020 was bad enough, but in 2021, we have yet more crises even though we have not even endured half a month, as Manchester United have somehow found a way…

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Tactical Analysis: The Different Philosophies on Display in Tottenham Hotspur vs Leeds United

Tottenham Hotspur vs Leeds United on matchday 17 of the Premier League was a much-anticipated fixture for a number of reasons. It was José Mourinho vs Marcelo Bielsa for the…

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Predicted Leeds United starting line-up vs Fulham

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Despite their opening day defeat, Leeds United earned plenty of plaudits. Marcelo Bielsa’s side lost 4-3 to Champions Liverpool, but Leeds showed they are not here just to make up…

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Everton fans react to Lucas Digne display vs Southampton

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Everton managed a 1-1 draw against Southampton at Goodison Park on Thursday. The Toffees have picked up two wins and two draws in their last five games since the re-start….

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Fans react as Danny Rose talks up Newcastle United move

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Danny Rose has stated his desire to stay at Newcastle United and has admitted that he is playing for his future. The 30-year-old is currently on loan at St James’…

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Paul Robinson believes Tottenham Hotspur fans would take Willian with open arms

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Paul Robinson has described Willian as a top player and believes the Brazilian would favour a move to Tottenham Hotspur when his Chelsea contract expires during the summer. The 31-year-old…

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George Caulkin: Newcastle would-be owners are providing info to the Premier League

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The potential Newcastle United owners – Amanda Staveley’s consortium — comprising her company PCP Capital Partners (10 per cent), the billionaire Reuben brothers (10 per cent) and the 80 per cent…

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When will the Premier League and La Liga resume?

With death tolls rising all over the world due to the Coronavirus pandemic, football, or sports in general, is facing a major problem. Declaring a season null and void is…

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