After an exciting final against Liverpool, Newcastle United won the EFL Cup, securing their first trophy in 70 years. In a match that Newcastle United aimed to be filled with emotions, physicality, and transitions, the Magpies triumphed as they succeeded in their objectives, securing their first silverware since the FA...
For Liverpool fans, the 2024/25 Premier League season has been one of mixed feelings. On the plus side, the appointment of head coach Arne Slot as Jürgen Klopp’s replacement has proven to be a masterstroke. The team currently leads the English top flight by seven points and has advanced to the Champions League last...
Newcastle United needed to beat Leicester City to get back to winning ways. They are currently 12th in the Premier League after 16 rounds, a poor position for a team that has recently been considered one of the best in England. Eddie Howe's side didn't only win but also overwhelmed Leicester...
The possession-dominant teams featured in our high xG shot creation tactical analysis often make the game look easier. While there is beauty in simplicity, and they pull it off well, a certain degree of quality is necessary to execute attacking sequences with those levels of precision. We certainly won't assume that any...
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...
The Premier League has become a major reference in football analysis due to its abundance of high-level coaches and players, making it a hub for those seeking to learn from coaches worldwide. One of the areas where the Premier League currently leads globally is set-pieces, where it has made significant...
Two weeks ago, we put out an analysis on tactical principles for efficient penalty area entries. Let's build on that. In this week's tactical theory article, we'll look at the passing sequences that position a team to attack the box. That moves beyond the entry, scaling our focus back to...
Following the Saudi Public Investment Funds takeover at Newcastle in 2021, there have been numerous comings and goings at St James’ Park. While big money has been spent on established Premier League players such as Anthony Gordon and Harvey Barnes, one player acquisition that may have slipped under the radar...
Teams have many main tactics to defend indirect free-kicks, but they change some roles and positions of specific players depending on many variables. The distance of the free-kick from the goal determines the defensive scheme. The defensive scheme for a near free-kick, which is closer to the goal, is different...
During the recent international break, England confirmed its qualification for the 2024 European Championships, to be held in Germany this summer, following a victory over defending champions Italy. While selecting some players into the Euros squad is considered a no-brainer, such as captain Harry Kane and world-class talent Jude Bellingham, other positions...
On the second matchday of the UEFA Champions League 2023/24 Group of Death, Newcastle United and Paris Saint-Germain met. Newcastle United can carry on the momentum from last season and are still on the rise thanks to the financial injection from Saudi Arabia. Most recently, the newly rich club even...
With football leagues beginning all over Europe, teams are looking to put their new signings to good use and build on any success from the prior campaign. Newcastle United are no different in that sense, but there is a real buzz amongst the fans since the club gained new ownership,...
Newcastle United's impressive 2022/23 Premier League campaign has transformed them from mid-table mediocrity to UEFA Champions League competitors. Much of their success was helped by the new-found financial backing provided by the club’s new owners, leading to some claims that the Magpies have bought their way into the top four....
In this episode of the TFA Scouted podcast, host Adam Scully is joined by his co-host Bryant Marques to discuss a future star bagged by Newcastle United this transfer window - Yankuba Minteh. In this verbal scout report, the duo discuss Minteh’s star potential, his strengths, weaknesses and style of...
The chaos is about to begin with the summer transfer window officially opening next week. Teams will soon begin to assemble their squads in preparation for another season. As well as this, those sides who suffered relegation at the end of the previous season will also look to keep hold...
1955 – the last time we saw Newcastle United lift a major domestic trophy. Back then, the northeast club defeated Manchester City 3-1 to win the FA Cup. Fast forward 67 years and Eddie Howe’s team have a chance to make history once more, with only Man United standing between...
We’re not even halfway through the season, yet the Premier League has shown us many surprises. Arsenal are top of the league, and Chelsea, Tottenham Hotspur and Liverpool are struggling. One of the surprises is Eddie Howe's Newcastle United, standing third in the league with 35 points. Having already played against...
In a tempestuous encounter, Arsenal drew with Newcastle United 0-0 at the Emirates Stadium. Both teams, which no one before the season expected them to be in their positions, played one of the best tactical games in the Premier League in the 2022/23 campaign. The Gunners, who tried to move...
We're not even halfway through the season, yet the Premier League has shown us many surprises. Arsenal are top of the league, and Chelsea and Liverpool are not even in the top six. One of the surprises is Newcastle United, standing third in the league with 30 points. Having already...
Premier League has every season brought up shocking results, teams and players. This campaign hasn't been the exception. With Liverpool, Chelsea and Manchester United having an irregular start with very poor results and performances after 15 games, teams like Newcastle United have taken advantage of these situations to show off...
