Mak Pakhei

Analysis

PSG v City: Slow start but Pep’s spot on-changes save the night – tactical analysis

The UEFA Champions League semi-finals kicked off this week with Real Madrid being extremely lucky to come away with a 1-1 draw…

April 30, 2021

Analysis

Wilfred Ndidi Scout Report At Leicester City 2020/2021: The Foxes’ Brick Wall – Player Analysis

Ever since the former Liverpool manager Brendan Rodgers took over at Leicester City, the team has improved drastically. They have become a…

August 4, 2025

Analysis

Double-Pivot Domination: Tuchel’s tactics for the FA Cup semi-final – analysis

The FA Cup semi-finals began with a clash between Chelsea and Manchester City at Wembley Stadium on Saturday. Both sides have gone…

February 21, 2022

Analysis

Early scare but Pep’s changes helped City through

The second leg of the UEFA Champions League quarter-final between Borussia Dortmund and Manchester City was played in Germany on Wednesday night.…

July 26, 2022

Analysis

No Rodgers Repeat: Defensive structures solid but Pep’s City clinical again – tactical analysis

The Premier League returned after the international break with a marquee fixture, as Leicester City hosted Manchester City at the King Power…

April 5, 2021

Analysis

Width, spaces and transitions: How Pep and Rodgers can exploit their strengths for victory this weekend

The Premier League returns this weekend following the international break, and the season is at a crucial stage, with the finish line…

April 2, 2021

Analysis

Talented players and good pressing: The key tactical concepts of Valeri Karpin’s FK Rostov

FK Rostov has a 90-year history, but they are not a dominant force in the Russian Premier League. They have not won…

March 22, 2021

João Cancelo

João Cancelo Scout Report At Manchester City 2020/2021: Why He Is More Than Just An Inverted Full-back

After a disappointing start to the season for Manchester City, Pep Guardiola came to the conclusion that there were certain changes that…

February 6, 2025

Analysis

Pau Torres: Three areas to improve before he gets the big move

After the era of Carles Puyol and Gerard Piqué, Sergio Ramos will need a new centre-back partner for Spain with the Euros…

March 15, 2021

Analysis

Same formation but different tactics: how Valencia beat Villarreal

The Derbi de la Comunitat was the first La Liga game of the past weekend, where Valencia hosted Villarreal at the Mestalla…

March 8, 2021

Analysis

Marco Rose’s BMG pressing masterclass: it’s strategy, not intensity!

Marco Rose is one of the most highly-rated coaches to emerge from the Bundesliga in recent years, with his achievement this season…

March 5, 2021

Analysis

Preview: How Man City can contain the press of BMG to progress in UCL

The last UEFA Champions League matchday of the round of 16 first leg games features a clash between Borussia Monchengladbach and Manchester…

February 24, 2021

Analysis

Kwadwo Baah Scout Report At Rochdale AFC 2020/2021 – The Top Talent Snapped Up By Manchester City

On the last day of the 2021 winter transfer window, Manchester City were finally linked with a player, albeit one for the…

July 21, 2025

Mathias Normann: Ready for the big leagues?

The general perception of players who move to Russia in their prime has been that they have done so for the money.…

February 16, 2021

Analysis

More than Grealish – the dynamism and variety of Aston Villa’s attack

Aston Villa struggled a lot in the previous Premier League campaign, nearly getting relegated. However, things have been completely different this season,…

July 16, 2021

Arsenal

Rough diamonds: Analysis of Arteta’s Arsenal in the build-up against United

On the last matchday of January 2021, Arsenal faced Manchester United at the Emirates Stadium. After picking up their form against Chelsea,…

July 16, 2021

Analysis

Tuchel’s tactics: How Chelsea’s new manager can get more from the squad

After spending a lot of money in the summer, people expected Frank Lampard to achieve better results at Chelsea than he did…

July 16, 2021

OneFootball

Professor Pep: 3 tactical tweaks from Guardiola to get Manchester City back in the title race

At the beginning of the season, everyone was questioning the performance of Manchester City. And after they lost against Tottenham in London,…

February 5, 2021

EFL League One

The Crazy High Pressing Of Lee Johnson Tactics At Sunderland AFC 2020/2021 – Tactical Analysis

Sunderland want to achieve promotion to the EFL Championship, they also have a group of good players, including experienced former Everton and…

February 1, 2025

Birmingham City: Analysing their defensive woes

Birmingham City have spent quite a number of years in the EFL Championship already, rarely coming close to a promotion challenge. Jude…

January 19, 2021