From Assists To Goals: How This €48.8 Million Arsenal Star Is Turning It In Style

Alexis Sanchez

It can hardly be argued that Mesut Ozil is a genuine world-class footballer. Having risen from the ranks of Schalke’s renowned youth academy, the German midfielder plied his trade in the Bundesliga with Werder Bremen post his spell in Gelsenkirchen before earning a big money move to Real Madrid. In the summer of 2013, the … Read more

2 Important Points For Arsenal – Ozil And Walcott Have A Big Say In The Result Against Swansea [Tactical Analysis]

On Saturday, the Gunners closed the gap on league leaders Manchester City after a win wrapped up early enough against the visiting Swans saw them move level on points at the top of the table, with only goal difference separating the north London side and City following the latter’s draw against Everton. How did it … Read more

How Mourinho Countered Klopp’s Pressing – Tactical Analysis Of The 0-0 Draw

On paper, this is a match between two of the world’s finest tactical minds with a complete contrast of styles. With Klopp you have the high energy, progressive and exciting geggenpress. Whereas Mourinho’s pragmatic controlling strategy that we have watched over the years can be dull, but highly effective. But football isn’t played on paper, … Read more

113.2 Kilometres Covered Per Game – Why Tottenham Have The Best Midfield In The Premier League

Tottenham boss Mauricio Pochettino

When football analysts and pundits are assigned the responsibility of pinpointing a particular area of the pitch crucial to the outcome of a match, they usually identify the centre of the park, also known as the midfield as the zone of extreme importance. Nowadays, central-midfielders are burdened with numerous tasks given the expanded dynamic of … Read more

Talking Tactics: Why Marcos Alonso Could Be The Key To Chelsea Shifting To A 3-5-2 Formation

Football Tactics - Drawing Board

Prior to his official unveiling as Chelsea’s new manager, opinions were divided as to which formation the then Italy coach would deploy upon his assumption of duty at Stamford Bridge. At Juventus and with the Italian national team, Antonio Conte used the 3-5-2 formation, and he recorded great successes with it. Using a 3-man defence … Read more

Talking Tactics: Which Tottenham Midfielder Should Partner Victor Wanyama In The Pivot?

Moussa Dembele

Tottenham have finally got their man as the London club confirmed that they have signed Victor Wanyama from Southampton. The Kenyan was a player who was linked with a move away from the South coast for a number of years and finally got his move in a £11 million deal. Wanyama was linked with Tottenham … Read more

Tactics Zone: Arsenal vs Manchester City In-depth Match Report

Giroud Arsenal

Arsenal vs Manchester City: Tactical Match Report The two premier league favourites battled it out on Monday Night Football in a bid to catch surprise leaders Leicester City. The importance of the clash in the title race meant the word caution was of utmost importance to the two managers. Delph started ahead of sterling in … Read more

Talking Tactics: 3 Things Klopp Must Do To Improve Liverpool’s Results

Jurgen Klopp

Whenever Liverpool fans get the euphoric feeling of coming close to being the old Liverpool, they fall face first into the dust, evaporating each  bit of those hopes. They hammer City at the Etihad, but lose to Newcastle, manage to draw against West Brom by striking late and get ripped apart by Watford 3-0 away … Read more

Tactical Analysis: (Liverpool 2-2 West Brom) Klopp’s Defensive Tactics Needs Some Fine Tuning

Football Tactics - Drawing Board

Tactical Analysis: (Liverpool 2-2 West Brom) Liverpool have been showing signs of optimism in recent weeks dispatching Chelsea, City and Southampton in style but struggling against lower well-drilled opposition most notably against Newcastle the previous week. The Baggies on the other hand, were looking to end their run of difficult matches with the trip to … Read more

Tottenham vs Chelsea Tactical Preview: Tactics, Key Areas, And Summary

Tottenham vs Chelsea Tactical Preview The last time both these teams met at the lane, Chelsea were top of the Premier League, Spurs were trying to find their identity under Pochettino. Costa was scoring goals for fun and Kane was an unknown quantity who had suddenly sprung to life. Fast forward 11 months, Chelsea are … Read more