Premier League

Manchester City defeated Liverpool 3-0 at the Etihad Stadium in Gameweek 11 of the 2025/2026 Premier League season. The result saw the Cityzens claim second place in the league table, just four points behind Arsenal. Meanwhile, Arne Slot's Reds drop down to a modest eighth spot, right behind their arch...

Aston Villa hosted Bournemouth for Gameweek 11 of the Premier League, and the game ended with a huge 4-0 win for the hosts against one of the in-form teams to start the season. This win saw the Villans climb to sixth, with 18 points, equal to Tottenham Hotspur, Manchester United,...

Manchester United’s results have steadied under Rúben Amorim with three wins and two draws from the last five matches, but the underlying structure still shows a clear imbalance. The biggest one remains the left wing-back position. When Amorim arrived, I expected the 3-4-3 to bring balance: wing-backs to push high,...

In football, increasingly conditioned by speed, reduced spaces, and coordinated pressing, a technical detail or a tactical reading can determine the direction of a play or even the outcome of an entire match. Rodrigo Bentancur, the Uruguayan midfielder from Tottenham Hotspur, is one of those few players capable of giving...

This weekend’s headline Premier League fixture sees Manchester City take on Liverpool in a clash that could have a big impact on the early title race. City enter the game second with 19 points, while Liverpool sit just behind on 18, having regained momentum following a five-game winless streak across...

Sunderland have taken the Premier League 2025/2026 by storm. The newly promoted Black Cats haven’t just come up to survive in the league; they are competing for European qualification and fear no one, as demonstrated by their brave play and determination in duels. It cannot be overstated just how significant...

Liverpool finally ended their 4 game Premier League losing streak, securing a 2-0 victory over Aston Villa at Anfield in gameweek 10 of the 2025/2026 EPL season. Both sides were level on 15 points entering the game. However, their respective form this season has been in stark contrast. The Reds...

Mikel Arteta’s Arsenal are one of the most complete sides in world football. They control every phase of the game, from build-up to rest defence, and have reached a level of collective understanding that few teams can match. Their possession play suffocates opponents, their defensive structure is near impenetrable, and...

Marcos Senesi (185cm/6’1”, 80kg/176lbs) has been one of the big winners of 2025/2026 thus far, with the current campaign looking likely to end up being Senesi’s most impactful season for AFC Bournemouth since his first in the Premier League. Senesi has been with the Cherries since the summer of 2022,...

Sunderland could not have dreamed of a better start to their Premier League season.  The Black Cats currently sit fourth in the table after their 2-1 stoppage time win over Chelsea, making it three wins in their last four matches.  It’s an incredible rise considering in October of 2020, they...

There have been a plethora of talents to have come through Chelsea’s academy over the years. However, due to the high volume of transfer activity conducted by the Blues, many slip through their fingers or are shipped out for profit. It is fascinating to look up the names of some...

The 2025/2026 Premier League season has revealed a striking tactical shift: the resurgence of the long ball. After several years defined by controlled possession and methodical build-up play, English clubs have once again embraced a more direct and vertical approach. Data from the opening nine gameweeks highlights a clear rise...

There was a mixed response to Ange Postecoglou's sacking at Tottenham Hotspur this summer. However, regardless of which side of the fence you sat on, Thomas Frank was a welcome appointment when he became the new Spurs manager this summer. He was well regarded by most Spurs fans for his work...

Who Is Nordi Mukiele? Nordi Mukiele (187cm/6’2”, 84kg/185lbs) has become an integral part of Régis Le Bris’ Sunderland tactics in the Wearside club’s mission for Premier League survival. The 27-year-old former France international arrived at the Stadium of Light from European champions Paris Saint-Germain last summer for a €12m transfer...

Aston Villa defeated Manchester City by a slender margin of 1-0 in round 9 of the 2025/2026 Premier League. The result saw Unai Emery's Villa close the points gap to just one, leaving City in fifth place. Meanwhile, the hosts are now in eighth, just behind Liverpool on goal difference....

Arne Slot inherited Jürgen Klopp’s Liverpool and despite a quiet first transfer window, Slot immediately focused on fitness, control, and structure. Last season’s move from relentless gegenpressing towards a 4-2-4 pressing shape brought stability and helped the Reds reclaim the Premier League title on Slot's first try. However this season,...

Regardless of what happens from this point on, Oliver Glasner will undoubtedly and deservedly go down as one of the best managers in Crystal Palace history. The Austrian coach ensured that’d be the case when he guided Palace to their first-ever piece of major silverware last season: the FA Cup....

Every Manchester United game under Rúben Amorim has felt like a potential crisis. A loss sparks talk of sackings, or a win brings only brief relief until the next fixture. While this past weekend's win over Liverpool represents the highest of highs, the Red Devils' season so far has been...

Tottenham Hotspur will face Aston Villa on Sunday at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium for game week eight of the Premier League. It will be a good opportunity for Spurs to continue their journey to the top spots. They have been climbing up the standings to reach third place with 14...

People often obsess over formations and forget that it is the personnel and the actions behind the structure that determine whether a formation becomes functional or not.  The numbers on paper are just a base or a reference point.  What matters is how the system breathes, how players interpret their...