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...
The Fantasy Premier League has been a cornerstone of football fandom for over two decades. Since its launch 22 years ago, it has captivated millions by offering fans a chance to showcase their football expertise, competing within their social circles and on a global stage. Year after year, the game's...
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 Liverpool and Manchester City rivalry has been one of the most intense and entertaining in recent Premier League history and in world football in general. Over the past few seasons, everyone has been excited when Liverpool and Manchester City face off, and there is almost never a clear favourite...
The UEFA Champions League has thrown another curveball at Pep Guardiola’s Manchester City, as a second-half collapse at the hands of Feyenoord has further compounded their issues. With the Premier League champions yet to win a game this month, it was almost a foregone conclusion that when Erling Haaland nestled...
Pep Guardiola is known to be the master of rotation in the Premier League. Ask FPL managers if you have any doubts, but did you know he is also the master of gradually integrating new signings into the team and getting the best out of them? Multiple recent examples will...
Pep Guardiola is known to be the master of rotation in the Premier League. Ask FPL managers if you have any doubts, but did you know he is also the master of gradually integrating new signings into the team and getting the best out of them? Multiple recent examples will...
For the 2024/25 Premier League season, İlkay Gündoğan has made a return to Manchester City, bringing his quality and intelligence both in the build-up phase and by making attacking runs to create opportunities for his teammates. With Rodri out for the season due to an ACL injury, Gündoğan is expected to...
Under the watchful eye of Txiki Begiristain, Manchester City's Director of Football, the club has transformed into a powerhouse of European football, renowned for its strategic recruitment and meticulous squad building. Begiristain, a key architect behind City's success, has consistently identified and acquired talents that fit perfectly into Pep Guardiola's...
Innovative coaching methods are continually being developed, introduced, and implemented in world football. Perhaps more than ever, these innovations include the defensive side of the game. This tactical theory focuses on exercises that develop players’ 'emergency defending' skills. For the purposes of this tactical analysis, emergency defending is defined as...
Two weeks ago, our tactical theory article on the relationship between the #9 and #10 hit the website. Initially, this was supposed to be a stand-alone article. After watching some of Europe's best pairings, it was clear this wasn't possible. A second instalment was needed. And that's where we find...
Right after the end of the international break, the English Premier League had witnessed one of the most waited-for games every season between Pep Guardiola's Manchester City and Jürgen Klopp's Liverpool, in which the home side is only one point ahead, leading the title race. A draw in the Etihad Stadium was the...
Jérémy Doku was one of Manchester City’s four major transfers in the summer of 2023, brought in as a long-term investment, similar to Joško Gvardiol. While the 21-year-old has predominantly played as a right-winger, Pep Guardiola has different plans for him, seeing the potential of using him as an inverted...
Man City had one of their most successful campaigns in club history last season, winning the UEFA Champions League for the first time. As part of a historic treble, it rewarded Pep Guardiola and the team’s hard work over the last 4 years. In terms of expected points, City had...
Erling Haaland is an exceptional football player who combines pace, power, and physicality. Despite his height of 194 cm, he possesses explosive quickness and delicate skill. Haaland has scored an impressive number of goals for different teams, including Red Bull Salzburg, Borussia Dortmund, and Manchester City. He even scored nine...
At the time of writing, Amiens SC sit in sixth place in Ligue 2 after 19 games — the midway point of the 2022/23 season, just four points off second-placed fallen giants Girondins de Bordeaux, and Tolu Arokodare (197cm/6’6”, 95kg/209lbs) played a crucial role in his team’s positive first half...
As early as May, two of the most eye-catching players already settled on their destination for the 2022/23 season. Kylian Mbappé would be staying in France as he signed a new contract with PSG, while Erling Håland did not go to Real Madrid either, instead, joining Man City to challenge...
So far, the current season has not gone as Borussia Dortmund had imagined. After being eliminated from the UEFA Champions League, UEFA Europa League, and the domestic DFB-Pokal, they have only a small chance of winning the league. Nevertheless, after a club-intern analysis, Marco Rose will also be on the sidelines at BVB next...
What Makes Erling Haaland So Good? Erling Haaland is a unique talent in many ways. As a youth international, he scored nine goals in a game. Upon arriving in Dortmund, he scored on his debut in the Bundesliga, DFB-Pokal, and Champions League (becoming the first player in history to do this)....
It is almost guaranteed that Erling Haaland will leave Borussia Dortmund in the summer. The center-forward, who signed from Red Bull Salzburg in January 2020, is set to leave the German club after becoming one of the most prolific center-forwards in Europe. He has a release clause attached to his...
