Tactical Analysis: How Eddie Howe transformed Newcastle United
When Newcastle United was purchased by the Public Investment Fund of Saudi Arabia, many believed they would eventually emerge as a new contender for…
Tactical Analysis
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Squad Analysis: Why Graham Potter needs time to mould Chelsea’s muddled team
When a new manager takes charge of a club, we often expect to see instantaneous changes in the way they play. In an era…
Player Analysis: Why Cristiano Ronaldo’s Manchester United return never worked
After much fanfare when he returned to English football, Cristiano Ronaldo has departed Manchester United after his contract was terminated by mutual consent. While…
World Cup Preview: How Tite’s flexible setup makes Brazil dangerous
Despite their underwhelming performances in recent World Cups, Brazil retain a mystical place in the footballing imagination. The pantheon of legends to have adorned…
How Argentina are maximizing Messi’s ability and became one of the favorites for the World Cup
Following Argentina’s disastrous display in the 2018 World Cup under Jorge Sampaoli, they have been rejuvenated under the auspices of Lionel Scaloni. After clinching…
Player Analysis: Why Amadou Onana is Integral for Everton
Despite scepticism entering the season about Everton’s prospects for success, they currently sit 12th in the table and have earned recent victories against their…
Player Analysis: Why Manchester United needed €100 million man Antony
After a tumultuous transfer window, Manchester United’s highest-profile signing was the €100 million acquisition of Antony from Ajax. Critics will point to the Brazilian’s…
Opinion: Aston Villa are discovering the limits of Steven Gerrard’s management
After a 1-0 defeat to West Ham, pressure is mounting on Steven Gerrard. Upon his appointment as Aston Villa manager in November 2021, there…
Player Profile: Manchester United target Matheus Cunha
Manchester United’s scattergun approach to the final weeks of the window has reportedly led to Matheus Cunha, with the Red Devils understood to be…
Opinion: Why Spurs can be genuine title challengers this season
Tottenham Hotspur have had an incredibly active summer transfer window. Six summer signings, as well as a slew of impending outgoings, has indicated the…
Player Analysis: Jules Kounde, a smart answer to Chelsea’s defensive issues
At the start of the summer, Chelsea’s defense was in clear need of reworking. Antonio Rudiger and Andres Christensen both left on free transfers…
Player Analysis: Why Armando Broja is the ideal striker for West Ham
One of West Ham’s priorities in the transfer window will be to add another striker to their squad. David Moyes has been extremely reliant…
Player Analysis: Why do Chelsea want Raheem Sterling?
As Chelsea move closer to offloading Romelu Lukaku, Raheem Sterling has emerged as the prime candidate to replace the Belgian striker. With the arrivals…
Player Analysis: Why exactly could Darwin Nunez be a generational talent?
When Benfica’s Champions League run came to an end as they fell to Liverpool 4-6 on aggregate back in April it was crystal clear that Darwin Nunez…
Player Analysis: Does Gabriel Jesus to Arsenal make sense?
Among the crucial factors in Arsenal missing out on Champions League football was their lack of a natural goal-scoring forward. In contrast to their…
Player Analysis: Why Barcelona are so keen on Leeds winger Raphinha
While Barcelona have dropped out of the Europa League and have had a dip in league form, Xavi has undoubtedly improved the team since…
Player Analysis: Why is Romelu Lukaku underperforming at Chelsea?
At the start of the Premier League season, Chelsea were the favourites to break the Manchester City-Liverpool duopoly and challenge for the title throughout…
Player Analysis: Why Bruno Guimarães is the signing of the January window
Unsurprisingly, Newcastle United were one of the major spenders in the January transfer window. Rather than splurging recklessly, they targeted players with Premier League…