Category: Manchester United FC

Analysis

Individual errors and structural issues: Manchester United’s UEFA Champions League loss to FC Bayern – tactical analysis

Erik Ten Hag: We have to make our luck. The Red Devils’ 4-3 loss at the Allianz Arena comes after back-to-back 3-1…

September 23, 2023

Erik ten Hag

FA Cup Final 2022/23: How Manchester United can stop Guardiola’s central overloads to deny their rivals a historic treble – tactical preview

The FA Cup final is always a special occasion, but this year’s edition promises to be an even more thrilling clash as…

May 31, 2023

Analysis

Assessing the INEOS era at Nice ahead of the company’s potential takeover of Manchester United – data analysis

Amid reports linking INEOS and CEO Jim Ratcliffe with a landmark takeover of EPL giants Manchester United — whose fans have been…

May 12, 2023

Interviews

Luke Chadwick: Learning from Sir Alex Ferguson and Roy Keane – podcast

In the latest episode of the TFA Podcast, host Adam Scully is joined by Premier League winner Luke Chadwick, formerly of Manchester…

May 11, 2023

Analysis

WSL 2022/23: How Manchester United kept their title campaign on track with an impressive tactical victory at Tottenham Hotspur – tactical analysis

Manchester United Women have been enjoying a stellar campaign in the FA Women’s Super League this season. They have surprised many this…

February 15, 2023

Analysis

How Arsenal’s high pressing tactics caused chaos against a Casemiro-less Manchester United this weekend – tactical analysis

The lively Arsenal‘s destiny may be favourable following their most important match at the Emirates as they breezed over Erik ten Hag’s…

January 24, 2023

Analysis

Premier League 2022/23: Why Arsenal vs Manchester United could be one of the most interesting tactical battles of the season – tactical preview

Christmas has come late for Premier League viewers. Last weekend, a double-derby header took place as Manchester United battled local rivals Manchester…

January 20, 2023

Analysis

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 were able…

October 5, 2022

Analysis

Premier League 2022/23: Haaland takes over Manchester as City cut United to shreds – tactical analysis

Erling Haaland is nine goals away from last season’s golden boot winning total. There are 30 games left to play. The terminator…

October 4, 2022

Data Analysis

UEFA Europa League 2022/23: Man United vs Real Sociedad – data viz, stats and insights

Thursday evening saw Man United vs Real Sociedad in the UEFA Europa League. We’ve broken down all the key stats for you…

September 10, 2022

Arsenal

Premier League 2022/23: Man United vs Arsenal – data viz, stats and insights

Sunday saw Man United vs Arsenal in the Premier League. We’ve broken down all the key stats for you to digest in this…

September 6, 2022

Analysis

Premier League: How ten Hag’s tactical perseverance trumped Arteta’s admirable naivety – tactical analysis

Albeit somewhat of an ode to a previous era, Manchester United versus Arsenal still remains one of the most bitter fixtures in…

September 6, 2022

Brendan Rodgers

Premier League 2022/23: Leicester vs Man United – data viz, stats and insights

Thursday night saw Leicester vs Man United in the Premier League. We’ve broken down all the key stats for you to digest…

September 3, 2022

Analysis

Premier League 2022/23: How Man United’s quick transitions proved too much for Leicester City’s defensive frailties – tactical analysis

On Thursday night, Man United beat Leicester City one-nil at the King Power stadium. The victory saw Erik ten Hag’s men win…

September 3, 2022

Data Analysis

Premier League 2022/23: Southampton vs Man United – data viz, stats and insights

Saturday saw Southampton vs Man United in the Premier League. We’ve broken down all the key stats for you to digest in…

August 29, 2022

Data Analysis

Premier League 2022/23: Man United vs Liverpool – data viz, stats and insights

Monday night saw Man United vs Liverpool in the Premier League. We’ve broken down all the key stats for you to digest…

August 23, 2022

Erik ten Hag

Premier League 2022/23: Man United – 3 key tactical areas that led to their shock win over Liverpool

How quickly the narrative can change around football. Just 48 hours ago, the perceived chatter surrounding Manchester United was that they were…

August 23, 2022

Brentford FC

Premier League 2022/23: Brentford vs Man United – data viz, stats and insights

Saturday saw Brentford vs Man United in the Premier League. We’ve broken down all the key stats for you to digest in this…

August 15, 2022

Brighton & Hove Albion

Premier League 2022/23: Man United vs Brighton – data viz, stats and insights

Sunday saw a shock at Old Trafford where Brighton beat Man United in the Premier League. We’ve broken down all the key…

August 9, 2022

Analysis

Forget how bad United were – this is why Brighton could surprise many – tactical analysis

Some things never change. There was a buzz about Manchester United heading into their first Premier League game of the season. A…

August 9, 2022