Marcus Rashford

The most exciting contest in Gameweek 4 of the UEFA Champions League saw Club Brugge and Barcelona play out a thrilling 3-3 draw, with numerous chances at both ends of the pitch. The draw leaves some question marks for Hansi Flick’s side, who have now won only three of their last seven matches and sit outside the...

As Barcelona approach the first Clásico of the 2025/2026 season under Hansi Flick tactics, the atmosphere feels markedly different from the dominance of the previous campaign. Flick, who led the team to a historic domestic treble, winning La Liga, the Copa del Rey, and the Spanish Super Cup, while defeating...

Barcelona lost their UEFA Champions League clash with PSG at the Lluís Companys Olympic Stadium after a challenging match that witnessed an excellent level of football from both sides, but with more realism, concretisation, and consistency from PSG, who were more determined to win throughout the 90 minutes. Barcelona failed...

Since the arrival of Unai Emery, Aston Villa has undergone a complete transformation.  When Emery was appointed, the club was in 16th place under Steven Gerrard, while Dean Smith’s tenure before that had also ended in decline.  Emery immediately altered the direction of travel, leading Villa to seventh, fourth, and...

Few players in Europe divide opinion quite like Marcus Rashford. At his best, he looks unstoppable, combining blistering pace with elite ball-striking and the ability to terrorise defenders one-on-one. At his worst, he can appear disengaged, lacking intensity and consistency. Yet across his career, there has always been a clear...

The 2025/2026 La Liga campaign arrives as a defining chapter for Barcelona under the stewardship of Hansi Flick, following a season that provoked as many questions as it did answers. Flick’s arrival last year signalled a decisive break from recent managerial patterns, embedding a philosophy grounded in high defensive lines,...

Marcus Rashford’s loan to Barcelona in the summer of 2025 represents more than just a high-profile transfer; it is, in many ways, a final attempt to reignite a career that once promised world-class heights. After struggling for rhythm and consistency during the latter stages of his Manchester United tenure, followed...

Despite very nearly completing a dramatic comeback, Aston Villa’s 2024/2025 UEFA Champions League journey has officially come to an end versus Luis Enrique’s Paris Saint-Germain. Les Parisiens are increasingly looking like strong contenders for this season’s European Cup but face stiff competition in the next round from an Arsenal side...

The UEFA Champions League quarter-final first-leg clash between Paris Saint-Germain and Aston Villa was a fascinating encounter of contrasting tactical philosophies between 2 Spanish managers, Luis Enrique vs Unai Emery. Luis Enrique's PSG utilised a fluid and adaptable 4-3-3 setup, which was a testament to their quality. In contrast, Unai...

One of the biggest emerging stories of the January transfer window is Khvicha Kvaratskhelia's status as a Napoli player. It’s been reported that Kvaradona and his club have reached a stalemate in contract extension talks. The Georgia international’s current deal expires in the summer of 2027. This news has put...

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...

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...

Arne Slot Coaching Philosophy As Liverpool FC embarks on a new chapter under Arne Slot, the club’s tactical setup has become a focal point for fans and analysts alike. This tactical analysis report examines the distinct phases of play that define Slot’s strategic blueprint at Liverpool thus far, providing insights...

The Glazer's control over Manchester United has been turbulent, to say the least. The American-based owners have been accused of letting one of the biggest clubs in world football left to rot. All the while, they profit financially, living off the club's history. However, this season has brought new optimism...

Having won the Swiss Super League title by 31 points during the 2020/21 season, BSC Young Boys manager Gerardo Seoane was snatched up by one of the Bundesliga’s most historical and exciting clubs – Bayer Leverkusen. Unsurprisingly, the former head coach was taken to a top-five league. It became almost...

"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....

1955 – the last time we saw Newcastle United lift a major domestic trophy. Back then, the northeast club defeated Manchester City 3-1 to win the FA Cup. Fast forward 67 years and Eddie Howe’s team have a chance to make history once more, with only Man United standing between...

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...