Bruno Fernandes

Manchester United enter the January transfer window with a structurally vulnerable midfield that has been repeatedly exposed throughout the 2025/2026 campaign. Rúben Amorim’s system places heavy tactical and physical demands on the double-pivot; the current squad profiles lack the balance, control, and defensive presence required to stabilise the team. Casemiro’s...

The 2025/2026 Premier League season has already begun to reveal significant differences between teams in how effectively they convert shooting opportunities into goals. While league standings often reflect overall performance, examining shot quality, expected goals (xG), and finishing efficiency provides a deeper understanding of whether a team is genuinely performing...

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...

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...

Manchester City have lost three games in a row for the first time since April 2018. Their local rivals, Manchester United, will look to make that happen again on Sunday, when the Red Devils travel to the Etihad Stadium for gameweek four of the 2025/2026 Premier League campaign. Pep Guardiola’s side are coming into Sunday’s game off...

Manchester United lost their first game of the 2025/2026 Premier League season at Old Trafford against Arsenal, despite showing some positive signs and confirming to their fans that they are ready to be more decisive and more competitive than last season. Manchester United showed great discipline and willingness to score,...

Portugal lifted their fourth-ever trophy after beating Spain on penalties following an extra-time period that finished 2-2 in the 2024/2025 UEFA Nations League Final, at the Allianz Arena in Munich, Germany. Portugal resisted Spain’s attacking threats, limiting their strengths and countering their attempts intelligently to bring the game to penalties....

Tottenham Hotspur have lifted the UEFA Europa League trophy following a 1-0 win over Manchester United. In addition to the silverware, this win grants Tottenham participation in next season’s UEFA Champions League despite finishing in the 17th spot in the Premier League—a remarkable achievement for the team this season. In...

Tottenham Hotspur will host Manchester United in the UEFA Europa League Final on Wednesday, May 21, 2025, at the San Mamés Stadium in Bilbao, Spain. The Europa Final will be a perfect occasion for both teams to salvage their disastrous Premier League seasons and miraculously reserve a precious spot in...

We have all observed how Declan Rice scored two goals from direct free kicks to facilitate Arsenal's victory over Real Madrid in the first leg of the UEFA Champions League quarter-finals. It is widely recognised that direct free kicks can be decisive in football, particularly when a team possesses skilled...

With FPL Gameweek 21 concluding last night, Fantasy Premier League managers have a short window to prepare as Premier League action resumes tomorrow with FPL Gameweek 22. Seventeen gameweeks remain in the season, offering ample time for FPL managers to climb the ranks and improve their points totals. We'll explore...

Manchester City will host Manchester United on Sunday at the Etihad Stadium. This match will mean a lot to both teams, giving both a chance to build some much-needed momentum. In this tactical analysis preview of the Manchester Derby, we will explore both teams’ tactics and identify what to avoid...

With FPL Gameweek 13 now behind us, Premier League action returns swiftly, with the next round kicking off on Tuesday. This quick turnaround leaves FPL managers little time to prepare their squads for the upcoming fixtures. Crucial decisions await as Fantasy Premier League managers weigh their options and consider various...

The Premier League returns this Saturday for Gameweek 12, ending the international break after Gameweek 11 and kicking off another exhilarating football weekend. Fantasy Premier League managers have carefully analysed transfer opportunities and monitored injury updates to fine-tune their squads. With plenty of key talking points to discuss, the stage...

Who Is Hugo Viana? As Manchester City opens a new chapter, Hugo Viana steps into the Manchester City Sporting Director role, tasked with reshaping the club's strategic decisions regarding recruiting new talent to sustain its success for years to come—even beyond Pep Guardiola's tenure. This report delves into Viana's influential...

Since Sir Alex Ferguson left the club, Manchester United have had no less than 10 managers, including interim appointments, with Rúben Amorim now becoming the latest to take on the role. Despite a series of managerial changes, Man United have struggled to find a coach who can restore them to...

Who Is Hugo Viana? As Manchester City opens a new chapter, Hugo Viana steps into the role of Manchester City Sporting Director, tasked with reshaping the club's strategic decisions regarding recruiting new talent to sustain its success for years to come—even beyond Pep Guardiola's tenure. This report delves into Viana's...

"The measure of intelligence is the ability to change." — Albert Einstein Erik ten Hag is widely regarded as an elite coach. He is capable of deploying various tactics and using players in different ways to optimise his team's performance by using his players' strengths in innovative and unconventional ways....

As Sporting Portugal won the 2018/19 Taça de Portugal title, Bruno Fernandes interviewed his good friend and teammate, Stefan Ristovski, as a good-natured piece of entertaining content for the Sportingistas. The Macedonian paused his celebration, took the mic and made a half-joking/half-serious appeal to his superstar teammate, saying, “Please stay...

Bruno Fernandes has been linked to just about every top club in Europe in the last few months, and it's easy to see why. The Portuguese attacking midfielder has enjoyed two stunning seasons in Lisbon since joining Sporting in 2017. Now, after 44 goals and 35 assists (at the time...