Manchester United faced AFC Bournemouth in Gameweek 16 of the 2025/2026 Premier League campaign, and it was one of the most entertaining games of the season, ending in a 4-4 draw. It was, however, not so entertaining for both teams’ players and managers, especially for Manchester United, who were winning...
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...
The opening weeks of the 2025/2026 Premier League season have showcased the growing influence of African players across the division. From clinical forwards to dynamic wide attackers and progressive full-backs, many sides have benefited from standout performances delivered by their African contingents. This rising prominence, however, comes with an inevitable...
For the entire summer, although Brentford were heavily involved in two of the biggest deals, losing two huge players in Bryan Mbeumo and Yoane Wissa, it felt like they were an afterthought in both sagas. The Bees lost more than just players; their magnetic, excellent manager, Thomas Frank, went to Tottenham Hotspur. In what felt...
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...
The arrival of Rúben Amorim at Manchester United in the middle of the 2024/2025 campaign was met with cautious optimism. Yet, the reality of his early tenure underscored the magnitude of the task he had inherited. Succeeding Erik ten Hag, Amorim stepped into a squad burdened with inconsistency, tactical disorganisation,...
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,...
Matheus Cunha officially became a Manchester United player after the Red Devils paid the £62.5m release clause that Wolverhampton Wanderers had set. Reports also suggest that United are interested in adding Bryan Mbeumo as their second new attacker this summer, and that the player is willing to move to Manchester. Last season, Cunha...
After a mixed season, Tottenham Hotspur fired head coach Ange Postecoglou. A 17th-place finish was far too unsatisfactory for the eventual UEFA Europa League winners. After his admirable stint at Brentford, Thomas Frank takes over as the new Spurs head coach. While it is a surprising turn of events, it is an...
Few clubs in the Premier League are having a better run than Brentford FC. Ever since they gained promotion to the top flight back in 2021, they have built a reputation as a side with ambition but who also know their financial and performance capability. For that reason, even though they...
Brentford currently sit 11th in the Premier League table, just three points adrift of a UEFA Europa Conference League qualification spot. Since their promotion in 2021, Brentford have defied expectations by establishing themselves as a regular in the top flight, with an average league finish of 13th. This stability has...
Welcome to part five of Total Football Analysis’s throw-in series. In the previous four parts, we have presented all the variables necessary to understand the unique nature of throw-ins and the factors that influence throw-in strategies for different teams and coaches. We have also conducted a two-part interview with the expert throw-in coach, Thomas...
Gameweek 22 wrapped up last weekend with thrilling last-minute winners and unexpected results that shook things up. For Fantasy Premier League managers, some high-profile players have come under scrutiny. In this article, we’ll dive into the performance of those players and analyse key FPL statistics while providing some fantasy football...
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...
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...
After establishing themselves in the Premier League for over a season, Brentford commenced their current form without a single loss, but secured only one victory in their first four games. The absence of Ivan Toney for eight months due to a breach of FA betting rules has left Brentford in...
Who Is Bryan Mbeumo? Newly-promoted Brentford have got off to a strong start in the Premier League, taking eight points from their first five games. Whilst Ivan Toney, Rico Henry, Pontus Jansson, and the new Celtic signing Kristoffer Ajer have rightly been receiving praise for their performances in England’s top division...
While the regular EFL Championship season may have concluded, with Norwich City and Watford having bounced straight back up to the Premier League following relegation last season, the identity of the third team to join them will take the scenic route through the playoffs, with Brentford, Swansea, Barnsley and Bournemouth...
Under Matthew Benham’s ownership, Brentford have become a club synonymous with innovative thinking. The Bees have adopted a model that emphasizes and values complex statistical data, thereby trying to identify undervalued players whose financial situation aligns with theirs in the seemingly unsustainable cauldron of the EFL Championship. Nonetheless, their recruitment...
