Category: Premier League

Analysis

Solskjær’s system: How clever pressing and marking off the ball won Manchester United the derby

Manchester City had sailed away in the title race by the time they hosted their neighbours at the Etihad, aiming to regain…

March 9, 2021

Analysis

How Tuchel’s build-up structure orchestrated a win over Liverpool’s poor pressing

In what seems like a now daily occurence, the Premier League offered up another mouth-watering clash between two top sides managed by…

March 6, 2021

Analysis

Rapid Raphinha: How Leeds’ Brazilian powerhouse is fuelling their Premier League campaign

Leeds United have been one of the most intriguing sides to have been promoted to the Premier League in recent seasons, and…

February 17, 2021

Analysis

Deadline Day Davies: What will Liverpool’s Championship signing add to their defence?

Perhaps one of the most surprising signings in a January transfer window came to pass on deadline day, as Liverpool belatedly moved…

February 5, 2021

Analysis

Flexible Foxes: How Brendan Rodgers’ Leicester tactics mean they are challenging for the Premier League

Leicester City pulled off a fairytale Premier League title win back in the 2015/16 season, with that Foxes team going down in…

February 5, 2021

OneFootball

Professor Pep: 3 tactical tweaks from Guardiola to get Manchester City back in the title race

At the beginning of the season, everyone was questioning the performance of Manchester City. And after they lost against Tottenham in London,…

February 5, 2021

Premier League

Klopp has passive problems: How Pep can exploit Liverpool’s issues in EPL clash

This coming weekend sees a fascinating match-up in the English Premier League as Pep Guardiola takes his Manchester City side to Anfield…

February 5, 2021

Match Analysis

3 games without a goal: But did it go wrong for Liverpool against Manchester United?

On Sunday, we saw the biggest game of the season play out between first-placed Manchester United and second-placed Liverpool in the Premier…

January 19, 2021

Analysis

Solskjaer’s shape selection: Preview of the key tactical decisions ahead of Liverpool vs Manchester United

The biggest game in English football has an added narrative to it this year, with Liverpool taking on Manchester United in a…

January 16, 2021

Player Analysis

Recalled early: analysing why Graham Potter cannot wait to have Jakub Moder in his squad

Brighton & Hove Albion have made some very interesting purchases in recent years. Their recruitment team works diligently at scouting emerging player…

January 12, 2021

Data Analysis

Mourinho limiting Spurs and underperforming Brighton – Premier League data analysis

After Liverpool dominated last season, this Premier League season has brought us suspense after many surprising results. Just by looking at the…

January 11, 2021

Player Analysis

How has “weak” Man City international become key to Pep’s 2021 plans?

Manchester City are a team which always want to dominate the game and attack, especially under the management of Pep Guardiola. They…

January 6, 2021

Analysis

Analyzing past Premier League transfers with the new criteria – Would they have gone through?

Brexit means English football will start a deep change, starting with the signings its clubs will be able to make from January…

January 1, 2021

Analysis

Premier League 2020/21: Newcastle vs Liverpool- tactical analysis

The final game of the Premier League in 2020 saw reigning champions Liverpool travel to Newcastle United looking to extend their lead…

January 1, 2021

Analysis

Premier League 2020/21: Leicester City vs Manchester United – tactical analysis

The game ended with a 2-2 draw. This game might hugely affect the final ranking in the English Premier League of this…

December 28, 2020

Data Analysis

Searching the Championship to fix Sheffield United’s attack – data analysis

It’s official. After their defeat to the hands of the Manchester United, Sheffield United have endured the worst start to a season…

December 24, 2020

Analysis

Liverpool 2020/21 loan watch – data analysis

After winning the Premier League for the first time, Liverpool have maintained the core of their squad and added a few interesting…

December 18, 2020

Data Analysis

Finding the best wingers outside the “Big Six” in the Premier League – data analysis

The start of the 2020/21 English Premier League season has been nothing short of entertaining. In the 12 game weeks that we…

December 17, 2020

Analysis

Premier League 2020/21: Transfer Report – data analysis

Less than a month to go before the winter football transfer window will open in Europe. We await a lot of transfers…

December 11, 2020

Analysis

The TFA Premier League Analysis Podcast – Week 10

Our latest podcast sees Chris Mumford, Harshal Patel and Dre Fortune look at the weekend’s Premier League action. Check out our insights…

December 1, 2020