Category: Set Piece Analysis

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UCL Final 2022/23: A look at how both sides can affect the final scoreline through set-piece routines – set-piece analysis

Manchester City will confront Internazionale in the final of the UEFA Champions League. We often hear that small details decide finals, but…

June 5, 2023

AC Milan

Analysing why Milan have conceded so many goals from corners this season – set-piece analysis

We have all witnessed the stunning goal of Edin Džeko from a corner kick in the eighth minute of the clash between…

May 29, 2023

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Best corner routines against man-marking defending system of this Premier League season – set-piece analysis

Everyone has noticed the importance of set-pieces in this Premier League season and how many matches they have decided, so you will…

May 21, 2023

AFC Bournemouth

How Bournemouth’s ‘All or Nothing’ set plays helped them to escape the relegation battle – set-piece analysis

Bournemouth have surpassed expectations this season after a tragic opening month to the season. After sacking Scott Parker within a month of…

May 3, 2023

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How Toulouse have used set plays to preserve their Ligue 1 status – set-piece analysis

Toulouse currently sit in 12th place in Ligue 1, 9 points clear of the relegation zone. In a season where there are…

April 26, 2023

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How FC Copenhagen’s corner routines have helped them to become title favourites in Denmark – set-piece analysis

FC Copenhagen are currently sat in first place of the Danish Superliga, as they head into the final few games of the…

April 19, 2023

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How Sturm Graz have been so creative from near post corner routines this season – set-piece analysis

Sturm Graz currently sit in second place in the Austrian Bundesliga, 4 points off league leaders RB Salzburg in the closing stages…

April 12, 2023

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Ternana’s innovative application of set-piece strategies – set-piece analysis

Ternana currently sit in 10th place in Serie B, with the club being rumoured to be bought by Premier League minnows Fulham‘s…

April 5, 2023

Analysis

How PSV Eindhoven’s variations of screens make them a threat from corners – set-piece analysis

PSV Eindhoven currently sit 4th in the Eredivisie, within six points of first-placed Feyenoord. The departure of key players like Cody Gakpo…

March 15, 2023

Analysis

How Celtic have utilised corners to stay ahead of bitter rivals Rangers in the title race – set-piece analysis

Celtic are enjoying what looks like will be yet another successful title defence in the Scottish Premiership. They lead the title race…

March 8, 2023

Analysis

Dissecting Tottenham Hotspur’s deadly near-post corner routines – set-piece analysis

Tottenham Hotspur have had a mixed start to the current Premier League campaign. After inconsistent performances from game to game, the only…

March 1, 2023

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Como’s inadequacies defending set plays which could see them relegated from Italy’s second tier – set-piece analysis

Como are a team in Serie B who are partly owned by ex-Arsenal players Thierry Henry and Cesc Fabregas (who still currently…

February 22, 2023

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Why the use of set-plays are key to Sheffield United’s bid to return to the Premier League – set-piece analysis

Sheffield United currently sit in second place in the Championship, 10 points clear of third-placed Middlesbrough in their bid to achieve automatic…

February 15, 2023

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How Union Berlin have used set-pieces to join the German elite – set-piece analysis

Sat in 2nd place in the Bundesliga, 1 point off leaders Bayern Munich, Union Berlin are certainly in the hat for a…

February 8, 2023

Analysis

An analysis of five attractive set-pieces from Premier League and La Liga over the last fortnight – set-piece analysis

Set pieces are no longer a luxury. This season, we have witnessed the growth of many teams in this aspect across the…

January 26, 2023

Analysis

How Celta Vigo’s poor defensive set-plays could cost them a place in La Liga – set-piece analysis

Celta Vigo currently sit in 16th position in La Liga after a poor start to the season. This club has flirted with…

January 20, 2023

Analysis

Why do Chelsea look so toothless from dead balls? – set-piece analysis

Chelsea have been one of the more underwhelming teams in the Premier League this season. From their slow start under Thomas Tuchel…

January 11, 2023

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Analysis of Napoli’s unsung hero en route to winning the Scudetto – set-piece analysis

Napoli have so far this season blown teams away with ease in both the Serie A and the UEFA Champions League, where…

January 4, 2023

Analysis

How have Monaco been particularly effective from set-pieces? – set-piece analysis

AS Monaco sit in 6th place this season, with the goal of securing UEFA Champions League football after another season in the…

December 28, 2022

Analysis

Can Inter Milan’s use of set pieces help to recover lost ground in the title race? – set-piece analysis

In 2020/21, Inter Milan won the league, breaking Juventus‘ era of dominance in the Serie A. However, due to financial difficulties, key…

December 21, 2022