For Leicester City, relegation from the Premier League has been a case of “when” and not “if” for much of this season. Despite a positive campaign in the Championship last time out, in which they secured another second-tier title, they have struggled to replicate that form on their return to...
We were treated to another exciting period of midweek Premier League action, with the London Stadium playing host to the final match on Thursday night. West Ham United welcomed Leicester City's visit in a match in which both sides were desperate to collect all three points. Graham Potter’s Hammers have experienced mixed...
Newcastle United needed to beat Leicester City to get back to winning ways. They are currently 12th in the Premier League after 16 rounds, a poor position for a team that has recently been considered one of the best in England. Eddie Howe's side didn't only win but also overwhelmed Leicester...
PSV Eindhoven currently sit 4th in the Eredivisie, within six points of first-placed Feyenoord. The departure of key players like Cody Gakpo and Noni Madueke to Liverpool and Chelsea respectively may have left PSV with a lower level of quality in their general play, but head coach Ruud Van Nistelrooy...
Sir Alex Ferguson is arguably the greatest manager of all time. During his four-decade managerial career, the Scot coached hundreds upon hundreds of players, particularly during his illustrious tenure at Old Trafford. However, no players really went on to have enthralling careers in football as coaches or managers. Steve Bruce,...
Ajax versus PSV, the De Topper, have had a long-standing rivalry in the Netherlands. Before this weekend, Ajax had won 22 head-to-head matches while PSV Eindhoven had won 21, with 12 ending in draws. Both clubs averaged 3.15 goals per match. PSV has won three of their past five encounters, while Ajax...
The last days of the transfer window were extremely chaotic for a lot of clubs, especially those in the English Premier League, as clubs scrambled to add an extra level of depth and talent to their squads. In the end, however, there was one player who was targetted by several...
Xavi Simons was once touted as the greatest prospect to emerge from Barcelona's La Masia academy since Lionel Messi. The Dutch attacking midfield player moved to PSG, where he made his professional debut in Ligue 1. With limited game time with the star-studded first team, Simons has been racking up the minutes with...
Tuesday evening saw Rangers vs PSV in the UEFA Champions League. We've broken down all the key stats for you to digest in this tactical analysis and provide insights around; * shot maps * pass flow * heatmaps * defensive actions * average positions and much more! We also try...
Update 10/28/24: Manchester United have sacked Erik ten Tag and Ruud Van Nistelrooy is now the interim manager of Manchester United. This piece from 2022 looks at Ruud van Nistelrooy's coaching style at PSV Eindhoven, which gives us some potential insights into Ruud Van Nistelrooy's tactics at Manchester United. Who...
