Category: Teams

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

Analysis

A first glimpse at Jesse Marsch’s RB Leipzig as they comfortably saw off Sandhausen – tactical analysis

As is tradition, the first round of the DFB Pokal opened the season for teams in the Bundesliga, and although Sandhausen have…

September 3, 2021

Analysis

Ligue 1 2021/22: Triumph in transition – how long-time Lyon assistant Baticle fashioned his former side’s defeat to Angers – tactical analysis

This past weekend, Gérald Baticle claimed the biggest scalp yet of his young tenure in charge of Angers as he guided Le…

September 3, 2021

Chelsea FC

The Stats: Who was Chelsea’s biggest threat? Have Palace changed style under Vieira?

UEFA Champions League winners Chelsea got their Premier League season underway with a convincing 3-0 win over Crystal Palace at the weekend.…

September 3, 2021

Analysis

Buzzing Bees: Brentford’s all-action approach that Arsenal couldn’t contain – tactical analysis

On Friday evening, we witnessed the first game of the new Premier League season with new boys Brentford facing Mikel Arteta’s Arsenal.…

September 3, 2021

Adi Hütter

Bundesliga 2021/22: A battle of half-spaces between Borussia Monchengladbach and Bayern Munich – tactical analysis

Bundesliga 2021-22 kicked off with a big clash between Borussia Monchengladbach and Bayern Munich on Friday night. Although the champions were clearly…

September 3, 2021

Analysis

EPL 2021/22: How Spurs shocked City to provide a memorable opening weekend win – tactical analysis

On Sunday afternoon, Manchester City and Tottenham opened up their respective Premier League campaigns with a game at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium.…

September 3, 2021

Analysis

Rafa Mir scout report: Can powerful target man push Lopetegui’s Sevilla closer to LaLiga crown?

Sevilla have officially announced the signing of Rafa Mir, a player with both LaLiga and Premier League experience who will be joining…

September 3, 2021

Burnley FC

Premier League 2021/22: Liverpool vs Burnley – stats

Saturday’s early kick-off in the Premier League saw Liverpool beat Sean Dyche’s Burnley 3-0. We’ve broken down all the key stats for…

September 3, 2021

Analysis

Premier League 2021/22: Arsenal vs Chelsea – stats

Sunday’s final game in the Premier League saw Chelsea see off Arsenal 2-0 at the Emirates. We’ve broken down all the key…

September 3, 2021

Analysis

Premier League 2021/22 Preview: How can Arsenal minimize their defensive issues to stop City’s explosive attack – tactical analysis

Mikel Arteta’s job as Arsenal manager isn’t very secure at the moment with the team having tons of squad problems and struggling…

September 3, 2021

Daniel Farke

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

Manchester City beat newly-promoted Norwich City 5-0 in the Premier League on Saturday. We’ve broken down all the key stats for you…

September 3, 2021

Analysis

Hayley Raso: Why the Matildas star could help Man City “gain the edge” in 2021/2022 – scout report

When players like USA internationals Sam Mewis and Rose Lavelle departed Manchester City Women this summer, many feared that Gareth Taylor’s side…

September 3, 2021

Analysis

Danny Ings: How the new arrival at Aston Villa can transform their attack – scout report

Danny Ings is a player very familiar to fans of the Premier League. After playing for Southampton in his youth career, he…

September 3, 2021

Analysis

Leipzig star Szoboszlai steals the show versus Stuttgart in an emphatic 4-0 victory – tactical analysis

After a disappointing debut match of the season versus Mainz, RB Leipzig got back to winning ways on Friday evening in an…

September 3, 2021

Chelsea FC

Premier League 2021/22: Liverpool vs Chelsea – stats gallery

The Saturday evening kick-off in the Premier League saw Jurgen Klopp’s Liverpool draw 1-1 with Thomas Tuchel’s Chelsea in the heavyweight clash…

September 3, 2021

Analysis

Chelsea’s defensive discipline sees them win a point at Anfield – tactical analysis

The 3rd game week of the 2021-22 Premier League season saw the 2019-20 Champions, Liverpool, host reigning European Champions Chelsea in a…

September 3, 2021

Analysis

Ligue 1 2021/22: Why Monaco have struggled so far – tactical analysis

Under former Bayern and Frankfurt head coach, Niko Kovač, Monaco had a good 2020/21 season by making it into third place and…

September 3, 2021

Bundesliga

Josip Stanišić: How the versatile defender fits into Julian Nagelsmann’s dynamic Bayern Munich – scout report

At the time of writing, Julian Nagelsmann has coached Bayern Munich for three competitive games in all competitions. The Bavarian giants are…

September 3, 2021