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Napoli faced AC Milan in the Supercoppa Italiana semi-finals recently and beat them to advance to the final against Bologna. After winning the title last season, I Rossoneri failed to repeat the feat this time, as Napoli were more determined and crucial in both the defensive and attacking phases, ensuring a positive result...

Napoli hosted Juventus for the 14th fixture of Serie A at Stadio Diego Armando Maradona; the game ended with an entertaining Napoli win that keeps them in the title race. Napoli have looked great since the international break despite numerous injuries limiting the team's options, especially in midfield. Those injuries...

The 13th fixture of Serie A ended with a decisive narrow 0-1 win for Napoli against Roma in the Derby del Sole. It was one of the most important editions of Derby del Sole, as the match came at a time when both teams were at the top of the...

Scotland faced Denmark at Hampden Park in Glasgow and wrote history, qualifying for the FIFA World Cup for the first time in 28 years following a dramatic 4-2 win. It was a match full of emotion as both teams battled until the end, each scoring to extend their lead, but Scotland were more...

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...

Tottenham Hotspur have lifted the UEFA Europa League trophy following a 1-0 win over Manchester United. In addition to the silverware, this win grants Tottenham participation in next season’s UEFA Champions League despite finishing in the 17th spot in the Premier League—a remarkable achievement for the team this season. In...

Tottenham Hotspur will host Manchester United in the UEFA Europa League Final on Wednesday, May 21, 2025, at the San Mamés Stadium in Bilbao, Spain. The Europa Final will be a perfect occasion for both teams to salvage their disastrous Premier League seasons and miraculously reserve a precious spot in...

It is safe to say that Manchester United have been a slow burner under Ruben Amorim so far. The team shows some signs of adapting to his wing-back tactics but struggles for overall form. As a result, they have picked up just four wins from their 21 Premier League matches...

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...

Manchester United’s poor start to the season has left them sitting in 13th place with just seven points from six matches. A deeper look into Erik ten Hag's tactical approach reveals that they’ve only scored five goals, the second-lowest in the Premier League, with only Southampton scoring fewer, with three...

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...

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...

This is the third article of a series looking at young players to watch throughout the 2022/23 season. This time, we will turn our attention to forwards. For the most part, the forwards that we are looking at are probably best described as ‘9’s as they prefer to play centrally...

When the January transfer window opened, Sturm Graz decided to cash in on their star striker, Kelvin Yeboah; when Genoa, under new manager Alexander Blessin, spent €6.5 million to bring Yeboah to northern Italy. After selling their main striker, Sturm Graz looked to Denmark for their next young forward, bringing...