Liverpool have overcome another hurdle on their way towards the 2024/25 Premier League title, defeating Manchester City away from home by two goals to nil this past weekend. Arne Slot’s Reds took an early lead through Mohamed Salah from a set-piece in the 14th minute before Dominik Szoboszlai doubled the...
For Liverpool fans, the 2024/25 Premier League season has been one of mixed feelings. On the plus side, the appointment of head coach Arne Slot as Jürgen Klopp’s replacement has proven to be a masterstroke. The team currently leads the English top flight by seven points and has advanced to the Champions League last...
Since last season, Arsenal have been consistent in creating goals from crosses. This season (not including the game vs Leicester last weekend), Arsenal have already scored 11 goals from crosses, which means they're just seven goals away from matching last season's total. Their 0.5 assists per game this season are...
Liverpool are nearly the best in everything in the Premier League. They are in first place in the table with 53 points, six above Arsenal, who have 47 points, knowing that the Reds played one less game. In the UEFA Champions League, the situation is nearly the same, holding the...
This tactical theory will analyse tactics used in the attacking phase by teams playing in a 4-3-3 formation. The tactical analysis will focus on both the individual techniques and movements used by players in Europe's top teams as well as how these forwards interact with their teammates. Current Premier League...
At the start of this FPL season, Fantasy Premier League managers were intrigued by the announcement of a new mystery chip. After months of speculation, its mechanics have now been revealed, and we now have a better idea of how the assistant manager chip works! Although its overall impact on...
The Liverpool and Manchester City rivalry has been one of the most intense and entertaining in recent Premier League history and in world football in general. Over the past few seasons, everyone has been excited when Liverpool and Manchester City face off, and there is almost never a clear favourite...
Welcome to part four of Total Football Analysis's throw-in series. At this point, we can say that we are ready to get into tactical details and diagrams. In the previous three parts, we have shown all the variables needed to understand the unique nature of throw-ins and what affects the throw-in strategies...
It’s safe to say that Arne Slot’s reign as Liverpool manager has started better than many had imagined, with the Reds currently eight points clear top the Premier League – they’re also leading the way in the UEFA Champions League. A couple of players have enjoyed something of a resurgence...
Matchday four of the 2024/25 UEFA Champions League is complete. Our tactical analysis shares the best formations, plays and tactics from Champions League week four. We will analyze Barcelona’s attacking tactics, the characteristics of the half-spaces, and the benefits of overloads in these areas. Additionally, we will examine Bayer Leverkusen’s central overload in...
The new UEFA Champions League format continues to provide exciting narratives and fierce tactical matchups, as Liverpool played host to Bundesliga champions Bayer Leverkusen on Matchday 4. On a night when fireworks illuminated the sky around Anfield, there was an equal amount of explosive play on the pitch as Arne...
It’s well-documented how much data is used in football these days. Data plays a pivotal role in club decision-making, whether guiding recruitment or informing tactical decisions. But how can data be used to benefit players? Manchester City’s Kevin De Bruyne and Arsenal’s Ben White have been known to use the wealth of football data to...
Welcome to TFA today, where we share important articles from the TFA archive that are relevant once again. Arne Slot Liverpool Manager Record Liverpool beat Bologna 2-0 in the Champions League to give Arne Slot his eighth win out of nine played, officially setting a new record for any LFC...
It’s well-documented how much data is used in football these days. Data plays a pivotal role in club decision-making, whether to guide recruitment or inform tactical decisions. But how can data be used to benefit players? The likes of Manchester City’s Kevin De Bruyne and Arsenal’s Ben White have been...
After five rounds in the Premier League, we can say that Liverpool have performed relatively well in the new era under the management of Arne Slot so far; they are currently sitting in second place with 12 points, just one behind Manchester City. It is still early to judge Liverpool,...
In the summer of 2023, Liverpool’s midfield ranks underwent major changes. Captain Jordan Henderson and midfield colossus Fabinho both departed the club to join the ever-growing Saudi Pro League. Word of a midfield revamp had been circulating anyway, as some of the Reds’ key players were ageing, so Jürgen Klopp knew that...
Arne Slot Coaching Philosophy As Liverpool FC embarks on a new chapter under Arne Slot, the club’s tactical setup has become a focal point for fans and analysts alike. This tactical analysis report examines the distinct phases of play that define Slot’s strategic blueprint at Liverpool thus far, providing insights...
On this upcoming Friday evening, global attention will turn to the return of the world’s most popular football league, as the English Premier League 2024/2025 season restarts with a match between Manchester United and Fulham. The English Premier League has now become a significant event attracting a diverse range of...
Who Is Dennis Te Kloese? Dennis te Kloese’s appointment as Feyenoord’s technical director came at the same time as Arne Slot was preparing the first-team squad for a season that would ultimately result in their first Eredivisie title win since the 2016/17 season when Giovanni van Bronckhorst led De club...
Arne Slot is the latest star in the Dutch managerial sky after impressing greatly at AZ Alkmaar since taking charge in July 2019. Under his leadership, AZ are second in the Eredivisie and progressed to the last 32 of the Europa League by finishing second to Manchester United. These results,...
