Daniel Lusted

Match Analysis

Taça de Portugal 2019/20: Famalicao vs Benfica – tactical analysis

With the winter break in full swing, attention turns to Portugal where the semi-final second leg in the Taca de Portugal took…

February 14, 2020

FA Cup

FA Cup 2019/20: Oxford vs Newcastle – tactical analysis

The magic of the FA cup was in the air once again as Newcastle travelled to Oxford in a quest to reach…

February 6, 2020

Liverpool: The luckiest team in Europe?

Luck plays a part in football, larger than many fans and pundits like to admit. Its vagueness and difficulty in being quantified…

February 6, 2020

Coppa Italia

Coppa Italia 2019/20: Inter vs Fiorentina – tactical analysis

The quarter-finals of the Coppa Italia took us to the San Siro where a formidable Inter side took on Fiorentina. Nothing could…

January 31, 2020

Match Analysis

Spanish Super Cup 2020: Valencia vs Real Madrid – tactical analysis

“We were in complete control throughout the game, we came with the intention of getting hold of the ball, that’s what we…

January 13, 2020

Why is the rise of xG killing the long shot?

The first touch is perfect. Time starts to move in slow motion as the ball sits up in a stately manner, waiting…

January 13, 2020

Match Analysis

Premier League 2019/20: Southampton vs Tottenham – tactical analysis

The start of the calendar year is where things get serious. Teams struggling for form now have to pick up some points…

July 26, 2022

Match Analysis

English League Cup 2019/20: Man United vs Colchester – tactical analysis

Man United are a pundit’s nightmare. Their performances this season can’t be summarised with a sweeping statement, as they go from week-to-week…

December 20, 2019

Chelsea FC

Premier League 2019/20: Manchester City vs Chelsea – tactical analysis

There’s nationwide excitement when the international break eventually finishes and the Premier League campaign resumes. The headline of the returning matches came…

July 16, 2021

Player Analysis

Ben Chilwell 2019/20 – scout report

There once was a time when full-backs were viewed as a peripheral position; often labelled as defenders who weren’t strong enough to…

November 23, 2019

Champions League

UEFA Champions League 2019/20: Lokomotiv Moscow v Juventus – tactical analysis

Matchday four in the UEFA Champions League is the start of the home straight towards qualification. A strong run of form from…

January 24, 2020

Champions League

UEFA Champions League 2019/20: Inter vs Dortmund – tactical analysis

Group F is arguably the toughest group in this year’s UEFA Champions League competition. With Barcelona starting strongly, the chance of qualification has…

July 26, 2022

Match Analysis

Euro 2020 Qualifiers: France vs Turkey – tactical analysis

Group H played host to arguably the most interesting game in this round of UEFA Euro 2020 qualifiers with France taking on Turkey…

October 16, 2019

Match Analysis

Premier League 2019/20: Newcastle vs Man United – tactical analysis

“Everything is going wrong” – David De Gea, Man United A brutally honest assessment from Man United’s number one in his post-match…

January 19, 2020

Ajax Amsterdam

UEFA Champions League 2019/20: Valencia vs Ajax – tactical analysis

The Champions League group stages threw up another interesting battle between a rejuvenated Valencia side who are continuing on the right track,…

February 10, 2025

Match Analysis

Premier League 2019/20: West Ham vs Man United – tactical analysis

As the first international break becomes a distant memory, teams in the Premier League refine their focus, aiming for a strong position…

July 26, 2022

Match Analysis

Premier League 2019/20: Man United vs Leicester – tactical analysis

Not often in a season do must-win games come so early for a team as it did for Man United on Saturday…

January 19, 2020

Match Analysis

Euro 2020 Qualifiers: England vs Bulgaria – tactical analysis

Matchday five in Euro Qualifying Group A saw England entertain Bulgaria in a one-sided affair at Wembley. The hosts of next year’s…

September 24, 2019

Match Analysis

Premier League 2019/20: Tottenham vs Newcastle – tactical analysis

“They were very well organised with their defensive line and they were compact. We were unable to break down their organisation” –…

July 26, 2022

Match Analysis

Premier League 2019/20: Wolves vs Manchester United – tactical analysis

Matchday two saw Manchester United travel south to the Molineux where they faced a difficult away fixture against Wolves. United have struggled…

January 19, 2020