Category: Premier League

Chelsea FC

Premier League 2021/22: Chelsea vs Man City – stats

Saturday saw a massive Premier League clash between Chelsea and Man City at Stamford Bridge. We’ve broken down all the key stats…

September 26, 2021

Analysis

Tuchel’s team selection will be key to victory for Chelsea versus Man City – tactical analysis

Thomas Tuchel, to date, has had Pep Guardiola’s number in their battles as Chelsea and Man City coach respectively. Towards the latter…

September 24, 2021

Podcast

The TFA Premier League Podcast #22

This week’s Premier League podcast is a take on a weekend of football which seemed a lot more ‘normal’. The big teams…

September 22, 2021

Data Analysis

Premier League 2021/22: Which player tops the xG per 90? Who has the most recoveries in the opponent’s half?

Following GW5 of the Premier League, we’ve pulled together all the player stats for you to have a look at. These stats…

September 22, 2021

Interviews

The TFA Analysis Interview Podcast – Guy Branston

David Seymour is joined by Guy Branston, the Loan Manager for Leicester City FC. Guy has had plenty of experience working in…

September 22, 2021

Interviews

The TFA Analysis Interview Podcast – Scott Sellars

David is joined by Wolves Academy Manager, Scott Sellars, as they discuss the current direction of the Wolves Academy, and the impact…

September 22, 2021

Data Analysis

EPL Analytics GW5: Match pack & team and player benchmarking

Good afternoon/morning/evening wherever in the world you are getting your analytics fix from today. We are so pleased to be presenting you…

September 20, 2021

Brentford FC

English Premier League 2021/22: Wolves vs Brentford analytics – stats pack

Saturday’s early Premier League kick-off saw Brentford shock Wolves and leave Molineux with a 2-0 victory. We’ve broken down all the key…

September 19, 2021

Analysis

Marc Cucurella scout report: Brighton’s smart value upgrade for Solly March

Brighton fans can collectively breathe a sigh of relief – they finally have competition for Solly March at left wing-back. His injury…

September 8, 2021

Analysis

EPL 2021/22: Is Demarai Gray finally reaching his potential? – scout report

Demarai Gray burst onto the scene at Birmingham at 17 years of age, to much fanfare, gaining his first start in November…

September 7, 2021

Analysis

Saul Niguez scout report: The loan deal that demonstrates Tuchel’s intelligent strategy at Chelsea – tactical analysis

After winning the 2020/21 Champions League edition as well as the Super Cup, Chelsea didn’t settle for a minute. Thomas Tuchel’s goal…

September 6, 2021

Analysis

Jules Koundé scout report: Sensational Sevilla defender being beckoned by Thomas Tuchel and Chelsea

The transfer window season is well underway now – even Chelsea have awoken from their slumber. £222m of spending last season has…

September 3, 2021

Analysis

Four young, cheap players who could fill Danny Ings’ void at Southampton – data analysis

Reacting to the transfer of Jack Grealish to Man City, Aston Villa have reacted quickly signing Leon Bailey from Bayer Leverkusen and…

September 3, 2021

Analysis

English Community Shield 2021: How Pep’s cautious Manchester City lost to Leicester – tactical analysis

Another English league season began as Leicester City faced Manchester City in the Community Shield 2021 last Saturday. The two teams were…

September 3, 2021

Analysis

Ben White scout report: The £50m defender with an “old school mentality” bought to replace David Luiz

Mikel Arteta continues his Arsenal project and has been rather active in the summer transfer window. After the left-back Nuno Tavares and…

September 3, 2021

Analysis

How Manchester United dismantled Leeds’ defensive system yet again – tactical analysis

The opening game week of the 2021/22 Premier League season saw fierce rivals Manchester United and Leeds battle it out at the…

September 3, 2021

Analysis

Buzzing Bees: Brentford’s all-action approach that Arsenal couldn’t contain – tactical analysis

On Friday evening, we witnessed the first game of the new Premier League season with new boys Brentford facing Mikel Arteta’s Arsenal.…

September 3, 2021

Chelsea FC

The Stats: Who was Chelsea’s biggest threat? Have Palace changed style under Vieira?

UEFA Champions League winners Chelsea got their Premier League season underway with a convincing 3-0 win over Crystal Palace at the weekend.…

September 3, 2021

Analysis

Premier League 2021/22: Arsenal vs Chelsea – stats

Sunday’s final game in the Premier League saw Chelsea see off Arsenal 2-0 at the Emirates. We’ve broken down all the key…

September 3, 2021

Analysis

Danny Ings: How the new arrival at Aston Villa can transform their attack – scout report

Danny Ings is a player very familiar to fans of the Premier League. After playing for Southampton in his youth career, he…

September 3, 2021