Newcastle United have had a tumultuous summer in the summer transfer market. Star striker Alexander Isak has been desperately pushing for a move, and incoming signings have been far from smooth sailing. Despite the impressive acquisitions of Aaron Ramsdale, Malik Thiaw, Jacob Ramsey, and Anthony Elanga, the Magpies have faced...
Chelsea have completed the signing of 23-year-old Brazilian João Pedro from Brighton & Hove Albion. Pedro arrives for a fee believed to be in the region of £60m, just two years after leaving Watford for a fee of around £35 million. The forward joins Liam Delap and Jamie Gittens as...
The choice between a two-striker system and one with a central forward supported by two wide attackers represents one of a coach's most significant tactical decisions. Each approach offers advantages and presents challenges, profoundly influencing offensive dynamics, defensive structure, and the team's overall balance. Analysing the pros and cons of...
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...
Karim Benzema's exit was a quick one. With Saudi Arabia offering €120 million a year, they quickly sealed Benzema’s transfer to Al-Ittihad. The transfer sent shock waves through Madrid. At one point, there were rumours that little investment would be made in the transfer market. Now that Karim Benzema has...
Diogo Jota arrived at Anfield last summer from fellow Premier League club Wolves for £45 million. Jota’s career is an interesting one. He started off at Pacos De Ferreira, where he was impressive. Subsequently, he got a move to Atletico Madrid, where he never made an appearance. He had two...
Breaking down a low block is something that top sides around the globe can face on a weekly basis. The reason opponents engage in defending in this way is to reduce the opportunity of being caught out and ensure they remain organised, stay compact, and consequently reduce space for the...
One of the most highly-rated young talents in England and the entire footballing world is Liverpool’s Curtis Jones. The 19-year-old has been with the champions for the last decade, learning the craft in their academy before making his debut for the first team in an FA Cup fixture against Wolves almost two years ago....
Diogo Jota completed a £45m move from Wolves to Liverpool on the 19th of September 2020. The 23-year-old Portuguese winger became Jurgen Klopp’s 24th signing at Liverpool and was one that went under the radar. It is a move which has Liverpool fans excited. It is the back-up they have...
League One side Lincoln City hosted the defending Premier League champions, Liverpool, on Thursday night in the third round of the EFL Cup. After finishing 15th in the third tier last season, Lincoln City jumpstarted this campaign by winning their first five matches in September. The Reds began their league title...
Set-piece situations can define a team's season and secure vital points, which can be the difference between staying up and relegation, or between continental qualification and mid-table obscurity. As a result, like everything in football, more focus and detail are being put into set-pieces, with different strategies and trends used...
The showpiece event of European football took place at the Wanda Metropolitano in Madrid on Saturday evening. For the first time since 2008, the Champions League Final was an all-English affair, pitting Tottenham against Liverpool. Having been defeated in last year's final by Real Madrid, Liverpool were one of the...
