It’s been a rollercoaster of a season for Nottingham Forest, who find themselves in the relegation fight. They were coming off a historic season in which they were in the top four until Matchweek 33, eventually falling to seventh place. Nuno Espírito Santo did a masterful job tactically turning Nottingham...
Nottingham Forest are facing trouble this season, sitting in 17th place in the Premier League as of this writing, but they still have some great talent in their squad. Elliot Anderson has caught some attention, having played 15 games in the EPL over 1350 minutes, scoring 1 goal and assisting...
Everton’s 1-0 defeat at Bournemouth might not have been the greatest surprise, given the campaigns both teams were having at the time. However, it would surely have given many visiting fans a sinking feeling that this might finally be the season their time in the Premier League ended after a...
Manchester City versus Everton should be a game that is decided before the game even starts. Over the last few years, the home team has been the most dominant force in English — and maybe even European — football, winning multiple Premier League titles and a UEFA Champions League trophy....
Everton Under Sean Dyche Tactics In this tactical analysis, we delve into Everton's approach under the leadership of Sean Dyche, looking at their summer transfer window exploits and the tactics they have been using so far this term. This team-focused scout report will provide an analysis of key areas such...
In our previous analysis, we discussed floated crosses, highlighting their main features, which include isolating the standout player in a 1-v-1 situation against the marker away from the zonal defenders and the orientation problems they cause. We have also explained their effectiveness in leagues not of the highest level and...
Who Is Jarrad Branthwaite? One of the most interesting aspects of the season would be observing which young players are ready to make the leap and highlight their immense footballing aptitude at the highest level. The Premier League has been no different, with a plethora of under-21 talent not only...
This year, Leverkusen’s strong performance under former Real Madrid and Liverpool player Xabi Alonso has been gaining a lot of attention across the globe, with Leverkusen being the hottest contender for the Bundesliga title. However, we cannot forget a traditionally strong force from Germany—Borussia Dortmund, which ranks fifth at the time...
Sean Dyche openly admitted that he has “massive work to do” at the club following Everton's defeat to Arsenal. Despite some offensive improvements compared to Frank Lampard's tenure, Everton's start to the season 2023/24 under Sean Dyche has been disappointing, marked by a lack of victories and the lowest goal...
Everton are one of English football’s most iconic and successful football clubs. The Toffees are top-flight veterans, having been competing among England’s elite — whether that’s known as the Premier League as it is today or the old First Division — since earning promotion via a second-place finish in the...
Everton confirmed the hiring of Sean Dyche earlier this week as the club’s new manager. Since being discharged by Burnley last April, Dyche has been out of work and now joins on a two-and-a-half-year contract until June 2025. Frank Lampard’s sacking came after a run of nine losses in 12...
Saturday afternoon saw Watford welcome Burnley in the Premier League. We've broken down all the key stats for you to digest in this tactical analysis and provide insights around; * shot maps and set-pieces * xT (expected threat) * pass networks * xG timelines * defensive duels * average positions...
Sunday lunchtime saw Norwich City welcome Burnley in the Premier League. We've broken down all the key stats for you to digest in this tactical analysis and provide insights around; * shot maps and set-pieces * xT (expected threat) * pass networks * xG timelines * defensive duels * average...
Wednesday evening saw Burnley welcome Everton in the Premier League. We've broken down all the key stats for you to digest in this tactical analysis and provide insights around; * shot maps and set-pieces * xT (expected threat) * pass networks * xG timelines * defensive duels * average positions...
Saturday afternoon saw Burnley welcome Manchester City in the Premier League. We've broken down all the key stats for you to digest in this tactical analysis and provide insights around; * shot maps and set-pieces * xT (expected threat) * pass networks * xG timelines * defensive duels * average...
Saturday afternoon saw Brentford move further away from the relegation zone, leaving Burnley very much in it in the Premier League. We've broken down all the key stats for you to digest in this tactical analysis and provide insights around; * shot maps and set-pieces * xT (expected threat) *...
Saturday afternoon saw Chelsea beat Burnley 4-0 in the Premier League. We've broken down all the key stats for you to digest in this tactical analysis and provide insight around; New in February - set pieces! Plus... * shot maps * xT (expected threat) * pass networks * xG timelines...
In the January transfer window, Burnley FC lost their main goal-scoring threat, Chris Wood, to Newcastle United. The Clarets were left in a terrible position as their then top goal-scorer, Maxwel Cornet, was unavailable due to national duties with Côte d'Ivoire. Burnley re-invested the £27m for the New Zealand striker...
Saturday afternoon saw Burnley pick up another important point against Crystal Palace in the Premier League. We've broken down all the key stats for you to digest in this tactical analysis and provide insight around; New in February - set pieces! Plus... * shot maps * xT (expected threat) *...
Saturday afternoon saw Burnley get a big win against Brighton in the Premier League. We've broken down all the key stats for you to digest in this tactical analysis, including; New in February - set pieces! Plus... * shot maps * xT (expected threat) * pass networks * xG timelines *...
