Under the Microscope: Identifying the defensive underperformers in UEFA’s top leagues – data analysis
The 2023/24 campaign has come to an end for most of Europe, including each of the Big Five leagues. With...
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Aston Villa FC
Aston Villa 2023/24: Unai Emery’s issues with a compact mid-block and high defensive line – tactical analysis
The road to success and the road to failure are almost exactly the same. After returning to the English Premier...
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Premier League 2023/24: How five-star Newcastle dismantled Villa in game week one – tactical analysis
With football leagues beginning all over Europe, teams are looking to put their new signings to good use and build...
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Premier League 2023/24: Five Stealthily Shrewd Summer Transfers That Could Prove Significant – Scout Report
With the English Premier League back in action, it brings with it a blend of speculation, anticipation, excitement, and drama....
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Explaining Monchi’s Magic, How Defenders Have Evolved Since Pep, Why The Saints Could Become Very Exciting To Watch And A Generational Talent…
The last newsletter of the week already - full of analysis, scouting and tactics! Come and fill up on your football knowledge...
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Decoding Monchi: Analysing Aston Villa’s New Managing Director’s Transfer Philosophy – Data Analysis
Born Ramón Rodríguez Verdejo, he earned the nickname "Monchi" during his playing days as a goalkeeper for Sevilla FC. However,...
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Tactical Theory: How Aston Villa And Liverpool Reignited Their Playing Styles Using A Box Midfield – Tactical Analysis
These days, the most popular in-possession structure used in football is the box midfield as elite coaches tend to rely...
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Rachel Daly: Five left-back alternatives to the Aston Villa striker for England – scout report
When Sarina Wiegman led England to Euro 2022 success at the end of last summer, many Lionesses fans felt that...
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How Unai Emery Established His Stage Against Brighton & Hove Albion To Destroy De Zerbi’s Tactics – Tactical Analysis
After a rocky start to life under Roberto De Zerbi, Brighton & Hove Albion have turned a corner and came...
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Unai Emery Tactics At Aston Villa 2022/2023: What Can We Expect In His Return To England? – Tactical Analysis
Aston Villa decided to sack Steven Gerrard one week ago after the club's poor Premier League results and lack of...
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FA Women’s League Cup 2022/23: How Aston Villa exploited Manchester United’s defensive weaknesses to make a successful comeback – tactical analysis
Aston Villa Women hosted Manchester United Women for the FA Women's League Cup 2022/23 group stage fixture and the hosts...
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FAWSL 2022/23 : How Aston Villa exploited Manchester City’s defensive issues through high pressing – tactical analysis
Aston Villa hosted Manchester City in the first FAWSL fixture of the new 2022/23 season and the game ended with...
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Premier League 2022/23: Aston Villa vs Man City – data viz, stats and insights
Saturday saw Aston Villa vs Man City in the Premier League. We've broken down all the key stats for you...
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Premier League 2022/23: Arsenal vs Aston Villa – data viz, stats and insights
Wednesday saw Arsenal vs Aston Villa in the Premier League. We've broken down all the key stats for you to...
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Premier League 2022/23: Aston Villa vs West Ham – data viz, stats and insights
Sunday saw Aston Villa vs West Ham in the Premier League. We've broken down all the key stats for you...
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Premier League 2022/23: Aston Villa vs Everton – data viz, stats and insights
Saturday saw Aston Villa play Everton in the Premier League. We've broken down all the key stats for you to...
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Steven Gerrard Tactics At Aston Villa 2022/2023: Stevie G In For A Rude Awakening After Devastating Opening Day Defeat – Tactical Analysis
On the opening weekend of the Premier League season, the newly promoted Bournemouth met an optimistic Aston Villa side with...
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Boubacar Kamara Scout Report At Aston Villa 2022/2023
Aston Villa has moved fast this transfer window, with three players already in the books, and Steven Gerrard is far...
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Premier League: How Guardiola’s substitutes helped Man City overcome Aston Villa’s stubborn structure to clinch the title – tactical analysis
Bedlam, pandemonium, mayhem. These are just a few different words of the many that can be used to describe the...
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Premier League 2021/22: Manchester City vs Aston Villa – data viz, stats and insights
Sunday evening saw Manchester City retain the title after beating Aston Villa in the Premier League. We've broken down all the...
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