The January transfer window offers teams a second chance. It is time to address what went unaddressed in the summer and respond to problems that have surfaced in the opening half of the season. The window tends to focus on clubs managing injury crises or those needing a final push...
The 2025/2026 Premier League season has already begun to reveal significant differences between teams in how effectively they convert shooting opportunities into goals. While league standings often reflect overall performance, examining shot quality, expected goals (xG), and finishing efficiency provides a deeper understanding of whether a team is genuinely performing...
When one takes a glance at the Premier League top goalscorers list at the beginning of this season, they are immediately met with two forwards that they would have anticipated. Erling Haaland characteristically leads the way with a sensational eight goals from seven, followed by Bournemouth's Antoine Semenyo (six). Then,...
After nearly six rounds in the 2025/2026 Premier League campaign, many tactical battles and ideas have stood out, offering coaches, analysts, and fans around the world a chance to explore new ideas or revisit old ones through a different lens. Set-pieces are among the trends in which the Premier League...
What Is Low Block Defending? Low block defending, where a team is set up to defend in their shape with numbers behind the ball in their own defensive third, is seen in almost every game of modern football. This can be part of a deliberate strategy to sit deep and...
Manchester City are reported to be closing in on the signing of English goalkeeper James Trafford. Trafford would arrive from Premier League newcomers Burnley, who signed the goalkeeper themselves from Manchester City in 2023. This move further signals the start of a new era for Pep Guardiola, who, along with...
France has long been a conveyor belt of top-level centre-back production. In recent years, the Premier League has benefited significantly from this tradition, with players like William Saliba, Ibrahima Konaté, and Maxence Lacroix making their mark. Joining this group next season is Burnley’s 6’4 left-sided centre-back, Maxime Estève. At just...
As the 2024/25 EFL Championship season unfolds, the league once again showcases its unpredictable nature, tactical variety, and fierce competitiveness. Every matchweek adds new twists to the promotion race, but beyond the fluctuating league positions lies a wealth of data that offers a deeper understanding of each team’s identity and...
Scott Parker’s Burnley won 0-2 against Chris Wilder’s Sheffield United in a tightly-contested match decided by small details. With this win, Burnley (third) are only one point behind Sheffield United (second), while Leeds United have taken the leadership in the EFL Championship standings. As we discussed weeks ago, Chris Wilder’s...
“It’s one of the more difficult to score from, but we see it as a set-play situation we can set up and control as much as possible.” That was Thomas Frank’s press conference message regarding kick-offs after a 3-1 defeat to Tottenham. That defeat marked back-to-back EPL matches with a...
In association with NewBettingSites.uk, we had the privilege of speaking with Chris Waddle, an England football legend who has made his mark on the field and in the media. In this exclusive interview for Total Football Analysis, Chris Waddle reflects on his diverse football journey, from adapting to the unique...
It’s that time of the year – transfer rumours are inescapable, fans and pundits alike give their thoughts on what their team needs to be stronger next season, and, of course, the retained & released lists are announced. When it comes to Premier League teams, you usually get fewer first-team...
Since his summer arrival in Burnley for just £2.5 million, Luca Koleosho has emerged as one of Burnley's most exciting and impactful young players. With minimal first-team experience playing in La Liga, Vincent Kompany has entrusted the 19-year-old with the vital role of being an attacking catalyst, capable of sparking...
It's easy to forget that Sander Berge is only 25 years old; the Norwegian midfielder seems to have found himself linked to several clubs for years. After breaking through the youth system at Asker, a 17-year-old Berge moved on to Vålerenga, where he quickly established himself as an essential player...
With the English Premier League back in action, it brings with it a blend of speculation, anticipation, excitement, and drama. As is customary, attention turns towards to expect the success or failure of deals like Kai Havertz, Jurrin Timber, André Onana, Mason Mount, Christopher Nkunku, Alexis Mac Allister, and Mateo...
All eyes are on Burnley, as peculiar as that sounds to say. The Clarets became synonymous with an unfashionable style and, under Sean Dyche, for defying the odds year after year. After their luck ran out and they were relegated, it was time for a revolution. Every adjective previously used...
Some amazing talents have come out of the illustrious Chelsea academy over the years – players who have become established players at the top-level leagues across the globe. Ian Maatsen is one of those, although the 21-year-old is a Netherlands youth international and originally from the Feyenoord academy. Early in...
While Arteta was listening to Pep Guardiola intently at Manchester City, another gentleman was watching. This man was former Man City captain Vincent Kompany. He explained before in the Sky Sports interview: "I learnt the most from Pep for sure”. The 36-year-old, after his stint at Anderlecht, is now leading...
So far in this transfer window, Vincent Kompany and Championship side Burnley have looked to Belgium for a few new recruits in preparation for their first season back down in the Championship since 2016. The former Manchester City defender had already raided former club Anderlecht for Irish midfielder Josh Cullen,...
In this podcast, Adam Scully sat down with Ben Jackson from the Belgian Football Podcast to discuss all things football in the Belgian Pro League, from Alfred Schreuder’s appointment at Ajax and Vincent Kompany’s eyebrow-raising move to Burnley, all the way to Belgium’s prospects in the 2022 World Cup in...
