Category: Tactical Analysis

Analysis

Michael Carrick Tactics At Middlesbrough 2023/2024 – Their Substandard Start To The Season

Last season, Michael Carrick surprised and impressed many by guiding Middlesbrough to the play-offs, producing some spectacular form and eye-catching football along…

January 20, 2026

4-2-3-1 Formation

Manchester United Vs Manchester City [2–0] – Premier League 2025/2026: Michael Carrick’s First Big Statement – Tactical Analysis

Saturday’s Manchester Derby delivered far more than just another fixture in the Premier League calendar; it was a compelling emotional matchup in…

January 19, 2026

4-2-3-1 Formation

RB Leipzig Vs Bayern Munich [1–5] – Bundesliga 2025/2026: Vincent Kompany’s Second-Half Reset – Tactical Analysis

RB Leipzig hosted Bayern Munich in Gameweek 18 of the 2025/2026 Bundesliga season, losing 5-1. Although they took the lead during the first…

January 19, 2026

4-3-3 Formation

PSG Vs Lille [3–0] – Ligue 1 2025/2026: Ruthless Efficiency Versus Attacking Waste – Tactical Analysis

PSG continue their journey towards the top spot. They are battling RC Lens for the lead, with one point separating the two after PSG’s…

January 18, 2026

4-2-3-1 Formation

Chelsea Vs Arsenal [2–3] – EFL Cup Semi-Final First Leg 2025/2026: Pressing, Precision & Defensive Fault Lines – Tactical Analysis

Chelsea hosted Arsenal at Stamford Bridge for the first leg of the EFL Cup semi-finals and lost 2-3 to the Gunners. Arsenal…

January 18, 2026

3-4-2-1 Formation

Borussia Dortmund Vs Werder Bremen [3–0] – Bundesliga 2025/2026: Second-Half Changes Decide A Deceptive Scoreline – Tactical Analysis

The usual order in the Bundesliga seems to have been restored after the first half of the 2025/2026 season. Borussia Dortmund are…

January 16, 2026

4-5-1 Formation

Eddie Howe Tactics At Newcastle United 2025/2026: Where Is Newcastle’s Defence Weak? – Tactical Analysis

Eddie Howe has overseen one of the most impressive transformations in modern Premier League history since arriving at Newcastle United. He inherited…

January 14, 2026

3-4-3 Formation

Inter Milan Vs Napoli [2–2] – Serie A 2025/2026: High Pressing, Defensive Gaps & A Costly Stalemate – Tactical Analysis

Inter Milan hosted Napoli for the 19th fixture of Serie A, and the clash ended with a 2-2 draw that keeps Inter…

January 13, 2026

Analysis

Luciano Spalletti Tactics At Juventus 2025/2026: Can His Exciting Philosophy Spark A Late Title Push? – Tactical Analysis

Luciano Spalletti attracted a lot of media attention when he formed a very strong team at Napoli, which won the Scudetto in…

January 12, 2026

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Manchester City Vs Brighton [1–1] – Premier League 2025/2026: Why Pep Guardiola Tactics Dominated But Failed To Win – Tactical Analysis

Manchester City were coming off back-to-back draws and desperate for three points to keep pace with Arsenal at the top of the…

January 10, 2026

3-4-2-1 Formation

Burnley Vs Manchester United [2–2] – Premier League 2025/2026: The First Steps Of The Post-Rúben Amorim Era – Tactical Analysis

Burnley hosted Manchester United in Gameweek 21 of the 2025/2026 Premier League season, and the match ended with an entertaining 2-2 draw…

January 10, 2026

4-2-3-1 Formation

Bournemouth Vs Tottenham Hotspur [3–2] – Premier League 2025/2026: Andoni Iraola Plan Exposes Spurs Problems – Tactical Analysis

The Premier League is in its busy winter phase, which is often one of the most decisive periods of the season. On…

January 9, 2026

Analysis

Rubi Tactics At Almería 2025/2026: How To Turn Corner Kicks Into Promotion Margins – Set-Piece Analysis

Dead-ball situations frequently prove decisive in the battle for promotion from Spain’s second tier.  In a division where matches are regularly decided…

January 8, 2026

Analysis

Ole Gunnar Solskjaer Tactics At Manchester United 2018/2019 – Tactical Analysis

After a stunning start to his time as Manchester United’s interim manager, Ole Gunnar Solskjær has faced an extremely difficult spell in which…

January 6, 2026

3-4-3 Formation

Lazio Vs Napoli [0–2] – Serie A 2025/2026: How Antonio Conte Tactics Exploited Structural Flaws – Tactical Analysis

Lazio hosted Napoli at the Stadio Olimpico in Rome, and the game ended with a convincing 0-2 away win for the Partenopei,…

January 6, 2026

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Manchester City Vs Chelsea [1–1] – Premier League 2025/2026: How Chelsea Held Firm After Enzo Maresca Exit – Tactical Analysis

Manchester City welcomed Chelsea in Gameweek 20 of the 2025/2026 Premier League season. The affair ended in a 1-1 draw as Tijjani Reijnders’…

January 6, 2026

4-2-3-1 Formation

Espanyol Vs Barcelona [0–2] – La Liga 2025/2026: How Barça Survived The Derbi Barceloní – Tactical Analysis

The Derbi Barceloní has been a very emotional game for many years, delivering many highlights and scandals, such as Espanyol fans running…

January 6, 2026

3-4-2-1 Formation

PSG Vs Strasbourg [3-3] – Ligue 1 2025/2026: Liam Rosenior Pressing Tactics & Joaquín Panichelli Finishing In Focus – Tactical Analysis

PSG faced Strasbourg at the Parc des Princes for the eighth fixture of Ligue 1, and the game ended in a very…

January 5, 2026

Aaron Connolly

How Liam Rosenior Tactics Transformed Hull City – EFL Championship 2023/2024

This 2023/24 season will mark the tenth anniversary of Hull City reaching the FA Cup final, which they eventually lost to Arsenal…

January 5, 2026

4-2-3-1 Formation

Carlos Corberán Tactics At Valencia CF 2025/2026: Why Possession Isn’t Creating Goals – Tactical Analysis

There are a bunch of teams in La Liga that struggle with scoring goals this season. Eight teams are currently sitting at…

January 4, 2026