Player Analysis: Why Premier League clubs want Nico Williams
There is something beautifully simple in the way Nico Williams plays. At Athletic Bilbao, a club with its uniqueness in Spanish football, the 21-year-old…
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In focus: What Manuel Ugarte will bring to Manchester United
For the first time in some time, there’s an optimism around Manchester United. New investors and encouraging early transfer window movement has some suggesting…
Tactical Analysis: England their own enemy in unconvincing 1-0 win over Serbia
As England stepped onto the pitch at Euro 2024, Gareth Southgate was not just tasked with bringing the Three Lions’ 58-year trophy drought to…
Player Analysis: How Ross Barkley is flourishing at Luton Town
This season, Ross Barkley is rewriting the narrative of his career. That is no small task, for it seemed he would forever be remembered…
AFCON: How Mozambique Held Egypt to a 2-2 Draw
Egypt have already stuttered in their pursuit of an unprecedented eighth AFCON title, drawing 2-2 with Mozambique in the opening match of Group B.…
Player Profile: In-demand Brentford forward, Ivan Toney
Ivan Toney will be free to resume his career next week as the forward nears the end of his eight-month suspension. Toney has not…
Player Profile: Spurs centre-back target Radu Dragusin
Tottenham are interested in a deal to sign Genoa centre-back Radu Dragusin this month, as Ange Postecoglou looks to bring in much needed reinforcements.…
Are Manchester United stagnating under Erik ten Hag?
For most Manchester United fans, the expectation for the team this season was tactical progression. Their third place finish last season was somewhat fortunate,…
Player Profile: Feyenoord forward Santiago Gimenez
There’s nothing that turns the head of football recruiters quite like goals and the form of Santiago Gimenez at Feyenoord has got scouts scrambling…
Can Sean Dyche help Everton stay up?
Everton begin their first full season under the management of Sean Dyche with a clear objective – remain in the Premier League for another…
Player Analysis: Why Chelsea and Brighton want Mohammed Kudus
As football becomes more tactically sophisticated, the role of a player is becoming more important than their position. Teams now seek specific profiles of…
Opinion: Why Postecoglou is the right man to usher in the post-Kane era at Tottenham
Since the departure of Mauricio Pochettino, Harry Kane has undoubtedly become the club’s talisman. As Tottenham Hotspur lurched from one coach to the next,…
Player Analysis: Why Rasmus Højlund is a perfect signing for Manchester United
Like many clubs searching for a striker this summer, Manchester United find themselves with limited options. Truly world-class striking options are few and far…
Tactical Analysis: Why Mauricio Pochettino to Chelsea makes sense
Mauricio Pochettino’s seemingly inevitable return to the Premier League has come in the most unlikely of forms. At the time of writing, he is…
Tactical Analysis: What would Julian Nagelsmann bring to Tottenham Hotspur or Chelsea
With Chelsea and Tottenham Hotspur both struggling badly, it’s clear why both clubs will be searching for new permanent managers this summer. Undoubtedly, one…
Player Analysis: Manchester United’s David de Gea Problem
Manchester United’s improvement under Erik Ten Hag has been undeniable, but whether the club can support him with the right players remains to be…
Player Analysis: What qualities will Trossard bring to Arsenal?
While there was widespread shock at Arsenal missing out on Mykhailo Mudryk to Chelsea, they have responded swiftly, signing Leandro Trossard from Brighton after…
Player Analysis: Why Chelsea’s purchase of Mykhaylo Mudryk is a big risk
While the January transfer window has been relatively dormant for most club, Chelsea continue to be active in the market. They’ve now made their…