Jean-Philippe Mateta

Arsenal faced Crystal Palace in the EFL Cup quarter-final, and the Gunners qualified for the semi-finals by winning the penalty shoot-out after a 1-1 draw in regular time. Arsenal looked more dangerous in front of goal throughout the match but were not clinical enough, which prevented them from winning in...

Regardless of what happens from this point on, Oliver Glasner will undoubtedly and deservedly go down as one of the best managers in Crystal Palace history. The Austrian coach ensured that’d be the case when he guided Palace to their first-ever piece of major silverware last season: the FA Cup....

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...

Following a thoroughly disappointing 2024/2025 season, wherein they finished 15th in the Premier League and lost the UEFA Europa League Final to Tottenham Hotspur, Manchester United need to undergo a significant squad upheaval for the upcoming season. With the Manchester United transfer of Matheus Cunha and Bryan Mbeumo finalised, Ruben Amorim's next...

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...

Crystal Palace are 12th in the Premier League with 36 points after 27 matches, having won, drawn, and lost nine matches each. With a balanced performance and statistics, Oliver Glasner's side have scored 35 goals and conceded 33. While these figures may seem average at first glance, a closer look reveals that...

As the Olympic 2024 soccer tournament finishes up, all eyes are on the thrilling final matchup between France and Spain, as they both fight for a Gold medal. Both teams, renowned for their rich footballing history and tactical prowess, are set to clash in what promises to be a captivating...

The Olympic 2024 campaign has reached a thrilling juncture as the final group stage matches have concluded, revealing the top teams that have emerged victorious from each group. France, Morocco, Egypt, and Japan have each showcased exceptional skill, strategy, and teamwork to secure their positions at the pinnacle of their...