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TFA Today: What makes Taty so good, how Bristol City have returned to the top table, how Toulouse have used set-pieces to help them stay in Ligue 1

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Bristol City Women confirmed their return to the WSL at the weekend – our Head of Women’s Football Analysis David Astill looks at their tactical development over the course of the season

Toulouse do a lot of things very, very well under the leadership of Damien Comolli – one of many areas they excel in is on the pitch, set-pieces. Our set-piece expert Marcel Seifeddine looks at what they do, why they do it and how it has helped them preserve their Ligue 1 status this season

In this week’s TFA Scouted #Podcast, Adam Scully and Bryant Marques discuss the qualities of Italy’s youngest-ever debutant – Simone Pafundi, leading the next generation of homegrown talent

As Jack Manship says, unless you’ve been living under a rock for the last eight months or so, you’ll have heard about the incredible story unfolding in the Vanarama National League this season. But for once, this isn’t about Wrexham – we look at the tactics behind Luke Williams’ County side who have also broken records but are consigned to the playoffs

ICYMI: The April TFA Scouted Magazine is out! 21 non-obvious, under-the-radar talents identified using data and video scouted by our consultancy team – including using xGOLD to suggest clubs that should be looking to sign them based on our in-house metrics. Download it now!

Evan Ferguson has signed a new long-term deal with Brighton to remain at the club until 2028 – read our recent scout report looking at why the Irishman is one of the best young talents on the planet

Valentin Castellanos hit Real Madrid for FOUR last night as Girona ran riot against the European champions in a 4-2 victory – read our analysis of what makes ‘Taty’ so good

Luis Sinisterra scored a crucial goal for Leeds United last night in what may have been a disappointing result for Javi Gracia’s side – take in our scout report of the intricate Colombian attacker

Mamelodi Sundowns pulled off a 1-0 goal win over Richards Bay to move 18 points clear at the top of the league – read our analysis of the South African team’s interesting build-up strategy with their goalkeeper

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Chris Beaumont

Former Football Manager nut and lover of all things data and stats in scouting - founder of Total Football Analysis and Director of Scouting & Analysis Operations for Velez CF

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