Category: EFL Cup

Analysis

Havertz’s displacement of Lukaku perfectly encapsulates the redefinition of the number 9 role – tactical theory

Chelsea’s £97m summer investment in Romelu Lukaku was touted as the ‘final piece in the jigsaw’ to catapult Thomas Tuchel’s side towards…

April 17, 2026

4-2-3-1 Formation

Arsenal Vs Manchester City [0–2] – EFL Cup Final 2025/2026: Pressing Structure & Box Presence – Tactical Analysis

Arsenal took on Manchester City in the 2025/2026 EFL Cup Final at Wembley Stadium. The Cityzens came out on top with a score…

March 24, 2026

Analysis

EFL Cup Final 2025/2026: Arsenal Vs Manchester City – Full Tactical Preview

We have a heavyweight clash in the EFL Cup Final on Sunday as Arsenal battle Manchester City. Mikel Arteta meets his former…

March 21, 2026

Analysis

Jhon Durán Scouting Report At Aston Villa 2024/2025 – Aston Villa’s Golden Find With World-Class Potential

Jhon Durán started his career at Envigado in the Colombian league before moving to Chicago Fire in the MLS. On January 23,…

February 6, 2026

4-2-3-1 Formation

Chelsea Vs Arsenal [2–3] – EFL Cup Semi-Final First Leg 2025/2026: Pressing, Precision & Defensive Fault Lines – Tactical Analysis

Chelsea hosted Arsenal at Stamford Bridge for the first leg of the EFL Cup semi-finals and lost 2-3 to the Gunners. Arsenal…

January 18, 2026

4-3-3 Formation

Arsenal Vs Crystal Palace [1–1 (8-7)] – EFL Cup Quarter-Final 2025/2026 – Tactical Analysis

Arsenal faced Crystal Palace in the EFL Cup quarter-final, and the Gunners qualified for the semi-finals by winning the penalty shoot-out after…

December 25, 2025

Analysis

Manchester United Vs Newcastle United [2-0] EFL Cup 2022/2023: How Erik Ten Hag Tactics Guided Manchester United To A First Trophy In Almost Six Years – Tactical Analysis

1955 – the last time we saw Newcastle United lift a major domestic trophy. Back then, the northeast club defeated Manchester City…

October 15, 2025

4-2-3-1 Formation

Liverpool Vs Newcastle United [1-2] Carabao Cup Final 2024/2025: Eddie Howe Tactics That Defeated Arne Slot Liverpool – Tactical Analysis

After an exciting final against Liverpool, Newcastle United won the EFL Cup, securing their first trophy in 70 years. In a match…

October 15, 2025

EFL Cup

EFL Cup 2020/21: Lincoln City vs Liverpool – Tactical Analysis

League One side Lincoln City hosted the defending Premier League champions, Liverpool, on Thursday night in the third round of the EFL Cup.…

September 30, 2024

Chelsea FC

EFL Cup 2018/19: Tottenham vs Chelsea

Chelsea travelled the short distance to play Tottenham in the semi-final first leg of the EFL Cup on Tuesday evening. Both sides…

July 26, 2022

Chelsea FC

EFL Cup 2018/19: Chelsea vs Tottenham

This Carabao Cup semi-final second-leg could arguably not have come at a worse time for both Chelsea and Spurs. Chelsea had just…

July 26, 2022

Analysis

EFL Cup 2020/21: Tottenham vs Chelsea – tactical analysis

This midweek, Tottenham came from behind to secure a penalty shootout victory over Chelsea in the fourth round of the EFL Cup. Timo Werner opened the…

July 26, 2022

Analysis

League Cup Final 2021/22: The key tactical battles in Liverpool’s cup final win over Chelsea – tactical analysis

On Sunday, February 27th, Liverpool took on Chelsea at Wembley Stadium in the EFL Cup Final. After a fascinating 90 minutes had…

March 1, 2022

Analysis

EFL Cup 2021/22: Why the 0-0 draw tells us more about Liverpool and Arsenal than you’d think – tactical analysis

The EFL Cup semifinal first leg between Liverpool and Arsenal was far from an entertaining game to watch and definitely far from…

January 14, 2022

Chelsea FC

EFL Cup 2019/20: Chelsea vs Manchester United – tactical analysis

On the opening day of the season, Manchester United put four past Chelsea, as they opened their campaign with a 4-0 win over…

July 16, 2021

Chelsea FC

EFL Cup 2020/21: Chelsea vs Barnsley – tactical analysis

Chelsea came into this matchup against Barnsley in the EFL Cup as heavy favourites given that the Blues are fighting for a…

July 16, 2021

Burnley FC

EFL Cup 2020/21: Burnley vs Manchester City – tactical analysis

Breaks are rare in this crazy season of football, as the EFL Cup arranged fixtures in this midweek to see who could…

July 16, 2021

Aston Villa FC

English League Cup 2019/20: Leicester City vs. Aston Villa – tactical analysis

As Leicester City hosted Aston Villa in the first leg of the English League Cup semifinal, both clubs knew they had a…

July 16, 2021

Aston Villa FC

EFL Cup 2019/20: Aston Villa vs Manchester City – tactical preview

This Sunday we have the first (second depending on where you stand on the Community Shield debate) silverware up for grabs in…

July 16, 2021

Aston Villa FC

English League Cup 2019/20: Aston Villa vs Manchester City – tactical analysis

Two Premier League games were postponed because of the first English major trophy final in 2020: Aston Villa vs Manchester City. After…

July 16, 2021