Category: FA Cup

FA Cup

How overloads and quick transitions took Leicester to the FA Cup Final – tactical analysis

With Chelsea having overcome Manchester City in the earlier semi-final, Leicester City and Southampton faced off at Wembley to decide who would…

April 20, 2021

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Rodgers vs. Hasenhuttl: Performing well in transition and minimizing defensive errors are crucial for road to Wembley

The FA Cup semi-final will be the biggest match of the season so far for both Brendan Rodgers and Ralph Hasenhuttl. Given…

April 17, 2021

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Taking the bait: How Leicester’s press and clever turnovers exploited Manchester United’s midfield

With a spot in the last four up for grabs, Manchester United travelled to Leicester City in the hope of making another…

March 24, 2021

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FA Cup 2019/20: Newcastle United vs Manchester City – tactical analysis

The last game of the FA Cup quarter-final was played between Newcastle United and Manchester City on a Sunday night. Maybe the…

July 1, 2020

FA Cup

Yasser Larouci 2019/20 – scout report

Liverpool have undoubtedly set the global standard at present for the position of fullbacks. Trent Alexander-Arnold and Andy Robertson are more than…

June 1, 2020

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FA Cup 2019/20: Derby vs Man United – Tactical Analysis

The “Wayne Rooney Derby”, that’s what the media labelled the match as Man United travelled to Derby in the next round of…

March 8, 2020

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FA Cup 2019/20: Sheffield Wednesday vs Manchester City – tactical analysis

After securing their third straight Carabao Cup on Sunday, Manchester City continued to fight for another title: the FA Cup. In the…

March 6, 2020

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FA Cup 2019/20: Leicester City vs Birmingham City – tactical analysis

The FA Cup fifth round saw Premier League side Leicester City and Championship team Birmingham City face off. Somewhat surprisingly, the hosts find…

March 6, 2020

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FA Cup 2019/2020: West Bromwich Albion v Newcastle United – tactical analysis

The FA Cup always serves up a few special matches each round, where two teams of equal quality face off against each…

March 5, 2020

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FA Cup 2019/20: Oxford vs Newcastle – tactical analysis

The magic of the FA cup was in the air once again as Newcastle travelled to Oxford in a quest to reach…

February 6, 2020

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FA Cup 2019/20: Tranmere Rovers vs Manchester United – tactical analysis

Thirty-two teams remained fighting as the FA Cup fourth round kicked off this weekend. Tranmere Rovers previously knocked out Premier League side…

January 28, 2020

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FA Cup 2018/19: Manchester United vs Reading

After four straight league wins for Ole Gunnar Solskjaer over the festive period, he had a chance to rotate his squad for…

January 22, 2020

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FA Cup 2018/19: Sheffield Wednesday vs Luton 

As usual, January’s congested schedule is getting heavy with some cup rounds occurring in this period. In the FA Cup third round, Sheffield Wednesday…

January 22, 2020

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FA Cup 2018/19: Manchester City vs Rotherham United

Manchester City faced a nervous Rotherham side, whose manager Paul Warne held little expectations against Man City for the third round of…

January 22, 2020

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FA Cup 2018/19: Woking vs Watford

When Woking faced Watford in the FA Cup, it was definitely a David and Goliath battle considering the difference between the teams.…

January 22, 2020

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FA Cup 2018/19: Wolves vs Liverpool

At Etihad Stadium last Thursday, Liverpool suffered their first defeat of the Premier League season against fellow title contenders Manchester City, ending…

January 22, 2020

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FA Cup 2018/19: Blackburn Rovers vs Newcastle United

Blackburn Rovers held Newcastle United at a 1-1 draw at St. James’ Park on 5 January. The struggling Premier League outfit was…

January 22, 2020

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FA Cup 2018/19: Swansea City vs Gillingham

Swansea City continue to go from strength to strength in 2019 as they maintained their momentum with a convincing 4-1 FA Cup…

January 22, 2020

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FA Cup 2018/19: Shrewsbury Town vs Wolves

In a FA Cup fourth round filled with shocks and upsets, Wolves were handed a very late get out of jail free…

January 22, 2020

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How did Wolves reach the last eight of the FA Cup?

Wolves’ great season continued on Sunday as they ended Bristol City’s unbeaten streak which had stretched back to November of last year…

January 22, 2020