Manchester City suffered their fourth defeat of the season to Newcastle United in Gameweek 12 of the 2025/2026 Premier League season. Manchester City entered the game aiming to extend their winning run after beating Bournemouth and Liverpool before the international break. However, they were preparing for a game they already expected...
Manchester City defeated Liverpool 3-0 at the Etihad Stadium in Gameweek 11 of the 2025/2026 Premier League season. The result saw the Cityzens claim second place in the league table, just four points behind Arsenal. Meanwhile, Arne Slot's Reds drop down to a modest eighth spot, right behind their arch...
This weekend’s headline Premier League fixture sees Manchester City take on Liverpool in a clash that could have a big impact on the early title race. City enter the game second with 19 points, while Liverpool sit just behind on 18, having regained momentum following a five-game winless streak across...
Both Tottenham Hotspur and Manchester City came into Saturday off the back of opening weekend wins. It was Thomas Frank’s first big Premier League test as the new Spurs manager, and he passed it with flying colours. Pep Guardiola has struggled against Tottenham over the years, as Spurs have become...
After a season that fell short of their usual dominance, Manchester City approached the 2025 FIFA Club World Cup with a refreshed outlook, both on the pitch and in the coaching setup. The club reinforced their squad with several additions, most notably Rayan Cherki from Olympique Lyonnais, Rayan Aït-Nouri from...
A few days ago, we analysed the playing style of Renato Gaúcho’s Fluminense and Fluzão's remarkable performance at the 2025 FIFA Club World Cup. The team captured attention not just for reaching the semi-finals — eliminating Inter Milan and Al Hilal along the way — but for the way they...
Pep Guardiola’s side missed out on a Premier League title for the first time in the last five seasons, finishing in a respectable 3rd place but 13 points behind league leaders Liverpool. Following a relatively unsuccessful season (by Man City standards), which included an FA Cup Final loss to Crystal Palace, Manchester City has made...
The footballing world was once again reminded of Rayan Cherki’s prodigious talent when he came on as a substitute in the 63rd minute of France’s dramatic 5-4 defeat to Spain in the UEFA Nations League. In that brief period, he delivered both an assist and a goal, which showed why...
The end of the season is always a time for reflection. One year ago, Total Football Analysis published our first-ever Ligue 1 Team of the Season for the 2023/2024 campaign. Now, we’re back again with an all-star XI from the French top flight for the 2024/2025 campaign, which saw Luis...
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...
In the world of football, the playmaker is often regarded as the heartbeat of a team. They possess the vision, creativity, and technical prowess to unlock even the most resolute defences, providing a crucial link between the midfield and the attack. As football continually evolves, the emergence of young talents...
It’s no secret that France produces some of the world's most incredible footballers. You need to look no further than the last edition of the FIFA World Cup for proof of that, with the likes of Kylian Mbappé and Aurélien Tchouaméni lighting up the tournament. The current crop of talent...
The Olympique Lyonnais academy system is famed for having produced some of the best players to grace a football pitch. Throughout his tenure as owner, Jean-Michel Aulas has emphasised the importance of a ‘Lyon DNA’ with a focus on creating a pathway to the first team for talented young players....
After an underwhelming performance in his first and ultimately only full Ligue 1 campaign in charge of Lyon last term and an equally underwhelming start to the 2022/23 campaign, Peter Bosz has been dismissed as manager of Lyon, with former Bordeaux, France, PSG and Al-Rayyan boss Laurent Blanc set to...
Aged just 16 years and 140 days old, the next great hope to come out of Lyon’s esteemed academy, Rayan Cherki, became the youngest player to score for Les Gones’ first team. Cherki netted for the first time as his side romped to a 7-0 Coupe de France win on...
Compared to 20 years ago the footballing world feels much smaller. Gone are the days when major international tournaments would be the first exposure that you would have to any promising young players with each squad seemingly containing exciting new talents. Now, in the era of social media saturation...
