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Player Analysis

Fabian Delph 2019/20 – scout report

Having faced injury concerns and limited playing time during his decade-long spells at Aston Villa and Manchester City, Fabian Delph finally looks…

July 30, 2019

Chelsea FC

Premier League 2018/19 Tactical Analysis: The tactical narrative behind Chelsea’s improved xG

It was the dullest-ever climax to Chelsea’s fifth-round FA Cup fixture against Manchester United. The Blues had been displaying a boring possession…

July 16, 2021

Match Analysis

How Wolves exploited Solskjaer’s formation issues

With their second unexpected defeat in a row and being knocked out of the FA Cup quarter-finals, Manchester United‘s comeback has begun…

March 18, 2019

Match Analysis

Why didn’t Solskjaer’s revolution impress at the Emirates?

Ole Gunnar Solskjaer’s Manchester United were eventually outclassed by Arsenal as the Red Devils suffered their first domestic defeat under the supervision of…

March 12, 2019

Match Analysis

Why Roma rued missing Manolas in crushing derby defeat to Lazio

A Serie A Roman derby without key players ended up cracking Roma, who lacked any threat in the absence of their star centre-back Manolas.…

March 4, 2019

Match Analysis

Sarriball: No more attacking dynamism at the Bridge

Chelsea put in another embarrassing 90-minute display as the season edges into its business end. It’s becoming increasingly obvious now that Sarriball is…

February 20, 2019

Chelsea FC

Why Chelsea are just faking Sarriball?

It’s that phase of the season again when Chelsea’s predictable tactics have begun the five-time Premier League winners’ slide out of the…

July 16, 2021

La Liga

La Liga 2018/19 Tactical Preview: Atletico Madrid vs Real Madrid

Once again the Madrid Derby has stopped by for the second time this season. Although Real Madrid have won more games (13)…

January 20, 2020

Chelsea FC

Premier League 2018/19: Bournemouth vs Chelsea

It’s only been a week since Maurizio Sarri made a grand addition in Chelsea’s squad in the form of Gonzalo Higuain with the…

July 16, 2021

Chelsea FC

FA Cup 2018/19: Chelsea vs Nottingham Forest

Defending champions Chelsea secured their first win of the year in the FA Cup against Nottingham Forest. They are safely through to…

July 16, 2021

Chelsea FC

Premier League 2018/19: Crystal Palace vs Chelsea

Chelsea FC continued their savage streak, following their loss against Leicester City, by beating Crystal Palace with a clean sheet. Thanks to…

July 16, 2021

Chelsea FC

Premier League 2018/19: Watford vs Chelsea

Halfway into the season and Sarri’s men are still caught vulnerable in the defensive phases. Being offensively flexible tactically led to their win…

July 16, 2021

Chelsea FC

Premier League 2018/19: Chelsea vs Leicester Tactical Preview

Following their 11th win of the Premier League season against Brighton & Hove Albion, Chelsea are set to host Leicester City. The…

July 16, 2021

Brighton & Hove Albion

Brighton vs Chelsea Tactical Preview Premier League 2018/19: Hazard to be given free roam

With Chelsea securing a win against then-league leaders Manchester City, who are now behind Liverpool, Maurizio Sarri is ready to set the…

July 16, 2021

Chelsea FC

Barclays Premier League 2018/19: Tottenham Hotspur vs Chelsea

Chelsea eventually faced their first defeat of the season as they went through one-third of the league. The 3-1 scoreline in the…

July 26, 2022

Chelsea FC

Premier League 2018/19: Chelsea vs Everton

This match analysis first featured on our dedicated Chelsea site, feelchelsea.com. Another week and another unbeaten battle. Sarri men are doing it…

July 26, 2022

Chelsea FC

Premier League 2018/19: Chelsea vs Crystal Palace

This match analysis was first featured on our dedicated Chelsea site, feelchelsea.com. It was just a matter of time before Chelsea F.C.…

February 10, 2025

Burnley FC

Premier League 2018/19: Burnley vs Chelsea

This post originally featured on our dedicated Chelsea analysis site, feelchelsea.com As much as Chelsea’s current pro-attacking tactical set up is making…

February 10, 2025

Chelsea FC

Premier League 2018/19: Chelsea’s midfield vs Manchester United

This analysis of Chelsea’s midfield performance against Manchester United was first featured on our network’s Chelsea site feelchelsea.com. Another weekend and thus…

February 11, 2025

Chelsea FC

Premier League 2018/19: Southampton vs Chelsea

This tactical analysis of Southampton vs Chelsea originally featured on our network site feelchelsea.com, a site for all things analysis and Chelsea…

February 11, 2025