The 2025 football summer transfer window presents clubs with an exciting opportunity to strengthen their squads with high-quality free agents who are out of contract. This data analysis looks at all the top players available on free transfers across three key positions: attackers, midfielders, and defenders. We aim to provide...
After an exciting final against Liverpool, Newcastle United won the EFL Cup, securing their first trophy in 70 years. In a match that Newcastle United aimed to be filled with emotions, physicality, and transitions, the Magpies triumphed as they succeeded in their objectives, securing their first silverware since the FA...
The days of the classic "big and small" striker duo or the "act 1 and act 2" partnerships were once a staple of football, especially in English leagues. These partnerships combined different strengths, like power, skill, flair, and goal-scoring ability, to great effect. Think of the iconic pairings that defined...
Since last season, Arsenal have been consistent in creating goals from crosses. This season (not including the game vs Leicester last weekend), Arsenal have already scored 11 goals from crosses, which means they're just seven goals away from matching last season's total. Their 0.5 assists per game this season are...
Liverpool are nearly the best in everything in the Premier League. They are in first place in the table with 53 points, six above Arsenal, who have 47 points, knowing that the Reds played one less game. In the UEFA Champions League, the situation is nearly the same, holding the...
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...
The highline in football is not a new concept but one that coaches still treat with some trepidation, mainly because it is rarely coached and often just told. Many coaches don't spend time on the skill of catching an opposition forward offside, but when teams employ a high press, coaching...
This tactical theory will analyse tactics used in the attacking phase by teams playing in a 4-3-3 formation. The tactical analysis will focus on both the individual techniques and movements used by players in Europe's top teams as well as how these forwards interact with their teammates. Current Premier League...
At 21, Conor Bradley is one of Liverpool's younger defenders, with the majority of his career still ahead of him. His development in the club's youth academy has instilled several characteristic tactical elements of Liverpool's playing philosophy in his game, which we will examine in greater detail throughout this article....
The start of 2025 marks just about the halfway point of the 24/25 Premier League season, and what a season it has been thus far. We have been blessed with some riveting narratives, including huge managerial switches and unlikely suspects battling it out for the European spots. Currently in 6th...
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...
Tonight, Gameweek 14 will conclude with the final two matches of the round. With the next set of fixtures kicking off on Saturday, FPL managers have a tight deadline to finalise their teams before Gameweek 15. After a week filled with player rotations, unexpected results, and a flurry of goals,...
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...
Welcome to part four of Total Football Analysis's throw-in series. At this point, we can say that we are ready to get into tactical details and diagrams. In the previous three parts, we have shown all the variables needed to understand the unique nature of throw-ins and what affects the throw-in strategies...
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...
Welcome to part three of Total Football Analysis' throw-in series and the second part of the interview with the renowned throw-in coach, Thomas Grønnemark. In the previous throw-in tactics and analysis, we discussed throw-in techniques and their impact on tactics, examining Grønnemark's theory of long, fast, and clever throw-ins. We...
A variety of technical attributes come to mind when you consider the strengths of a winger. Many think of the skilful moves they produce at pace in order to beat the opposing full-back. People often highlight the need for the winger to produce crosses that lead to clear-cut chances for...
A variety of technical attributes come to mind when you consider the strengths of a winger. Many think of the skilful moves they produce at pace in order to beat the opposing full-back. People often highlight the need for the winger to produce crosses that lead to clear-cut chances for...
