Pep Guardiola

Coming through Manchester City’s academy, one of European football's most competitive youth setups, requires a resilient character.   James McAtee developed...

Both Tottenham Hotspur and Manchester City came into Saturday off the back of opening weekend wins.  It was Thomas Frank’s...

We began this series intending to dissect Manchester City's in-possession approach for 2025/2026. First, we explored the build-up, analysing the...

Manchester City’s attacking department for the 2025/2026 season boasts one of the most intriguing pairings in European football: Erling Haaland...

In our previous Pep Guardiola and Pepijn Lijnders analysis, we began exploring Manchester City’s in-possession tactics by focusing on their...

As the dust settles on the 2024/2025 Premier League season, the focus naturally shifts toward the lessons learned and what...

After a season that fell short of their usual dominance, Manchester City approached the 2025 FIFA Club World Cup with...

Manchester City's staff have witnessed numerous changes aimed at reviving the Citizens. The most notable new additions are former Liverpool coaches Pepijn Lijnders and James...

Manchester City are reported to be closing in on the signing of English goalkeeper James Trafford. Trafford would arrive from...

A few days ago, we analysed the playing style of Renato Gaúcho’s Fluminense and Fluzão's remarkable performance at the 2025...

As coaches prepare for the upcoming season, implementing a cohesive pressing system is crucial for teams seeking to control games...

For Cardiff City, the 2025/2026 campaign will begin not with fanfare but with the sobering reality of EFL League One...

The FIFA Club World Cup 2025 in the United States delivered far more than entertainment; it provided a competitive stage...

Inverted full-backs are a relatively recent innovation in football. Understanding them and their prominence fully emerged during Pep Guardiola’s spell at Bayern...

Pep Guardiola’s side missed out on a Premier League title for the first time in the last five seasons, finishing...

The footballing world was once again reminded of Rayan Cherki’s prodigious talent when he came on as a substitute in...

Jack Grealish’s fourth season at Manchester City has shown a conspicuous decline in playing time, raising questions about his place...

Recently, set-piece analysis has evolved rapidly as teams have begun to recognise the importance of capitalising on every detail during...

In the modern Premier League, success is no longer defined solely by goals and points. Tactical intelligence, data-led planning, and...

The act of receiving the ball to feet has become almost second nature. From grassroots football to the professional elite,...