Category: Teams

Analysis

Premier League 2021/22: How Pep finally managed to get one over Tuchel in his own den – tactical analysis

The 6th gameweek of the 2021-22 Premier League season featured a mouth-watering clash between defending champions Manchester City and reigning European champions…

September 27, 2021

Brentford FC

Premier League 2021/22: Brentford vs Liverpool – stats

Saturday’s late kick-0ff saw a Premier League goal-fest between Brentford and Liverpool. We’ve broken down all the key stats for you to…

September 26, 2021

Chelsea FC

Premier League 2021/22: Chelsea vs Man City – stats

Saturday saw a massive Premier League clash between Chelsea and Man City at Stamford Bridge. We’ve broken down all the key stats…

September 26, 2021

Analysis

Tuchel’s team selection will be key to victory for Chelsea versus Man City – tactical analysis

Thomas Tuchel, to date, has had Pep Guardiola’s number in their battles as Chelsea and Man City coach respectively. Towards the latter…

September 24, 2021

Analysis

Serie A: Atalanta’s underperformance in possession – scout report

Gian Piero Gasperini and his Atalanta didn’t start the new season with the usual confidence and consistency. While they established as one…

September 24, 2021

Analysis

Patrick Schick: How the Bayer Leverkusen striker has started the season in red-hot form – scout report

Bayer Leverkusen’s Patrik Schick caught the eye in the European Championships this summer. He scored the goal of the tournament, with an…

September 23, 2021

Analysis

Manchester City Women 2021/2022: Why their lack of “match sharpness” has led to a “nightmare” start – tactical analysis

After finishing second in the WSL last season, two points behind Chelsea Women, Manchester City Women have not lived up to pre-season…

September 22, 2021

Brentford FC

English Premier League 2021/22: Wolves vs Brentford analytics – stats pack

Saturday’s early Premier League kick-off saw Brentford shock Wolves and leave Molineux with a 2-0 victory. We’ve broken down all the key…

September 19, 2021

Analysis

UEFA Champions League 2021/22: Man City beat Leipzig but their pressing worried Pep Guardiola – tactical analysis

UEFA Champions League football is back! Manchester City returned with a 6-3 victory against Jesse Marsch’s RB Leipzig at the Etihad Stadium.…

September 17, 2021

Analysis

FAWSL 2021/2022: how Man Utd’s “exciting” attacking intent spoiled Leicester’s home WSL debut – tactical analysis

Last season was Leicester City Women’s first as a fully professional club, having been taken over by men’s team owners King Power…

September 15, 2021

Analysis

Bundesliga 2021/22: Dortmund edge Leverkusen in seven goal thriller – tactical analysis

This past Saturday Gerardo Seoane’s Bayer Leverkusen welcomed Marco Rose’s Borussia Dortmund to The BayArena. It was a game where caution was…

September 14, 2021

Analysis

Bundesliga 2021/22: Bayern beat Leipzig in style thanks to Musiala masterclass – tactical analysis

At this early juncture of the Bundesliga campaign, we just witnessed a telling tale of last season’s top two. While RB Leipzig have…

September 13, 2021

Analysis

EPL 2021/22: Is Demarai Gray finally reaching his potential? – scout report

Demarai Gray burst onto the scene at Birmingham at 17 years of age, to much fanfare, gaining his first start in November…

September 7, 2021

Analysis

Saul Niguez scout report: The loan deal that demonstrates Tuchel’s intelligent strategy at Chelsea – tactical analysis

After winning the 2020/21 Champions League edition as well as the Super Cup, Chelsea didn’t settle for a minute. Thomas Tuchel’s goal…

September 6, 2021

La Liga

VIDEO: Why Eduardo Camavinga will improve Real Madrid – tactical analysis

In our latest tactical analysis video, we look at Real Madrid‘s new midfielder Eduardo Camavinga and explain why he should improve Carlo…

September 3, 2021

Analysis

Jules Koundé scout report: Sensational Sevilla defender being beckoned by Thomas Tuchel and Chelsea

The transfer window season is well underway now – even Chelsea have awoken from their slumber. £222m of spending last season has…

September 3, 2021

Analysis

VIDEO: Allegri’s philosophy at Juventus – tactical analysis

Max Allegri is back in the Old Lady’s dugout leading Juventus for the second time, so it’s time for some tactical analysis.…

September 3, 2021

Analysis

Replacing Romelu: Using xGOLD to identify a new 9 for Inter – data analysis

It’s all occurring in the wild world of football transfers now. Lionel Messi has left Barcelona. Lionel Messi has left Barcelona. Sorry,…

September 3, 2021

Analysis

Ben White scout report: The £50m defender with an “old school mentality” bought to replace David Luiz

Mikel Arteta continues his Arsenal project and has been rather active in the summer transfer window. After the left-back Nuno Tavares and…

September 3, 2021

Adi Hütter

How Borussia Monchengladbach can spring an opening day surprise against Bayern – tactical analysis

On Friday evening, both Borussia Mönchengladbach and reigning Bundesliga champions, Bayern Munich, will kick off their domestic campaigns in their first game…

September 3, 2021