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Why Bayern Munich Are Thriving Under Vincent Kompany
Why Bayern Munich are dominating under Vincent Kompany: elite wing isolation, Harry Kane’s quarterback role, relentless high pressing and the Bundesliga’s best defence combine to create Europe’s most complete team.
6 hours ago5 min read


Why Arsenal Struggle to Score in Open Play...
Arsenal dominate possession and set pieces, but why is their open play creativity limited? We analyse the lack of central penetration and its impact on Arteta’s title push.
2 days ago6 min read


Cesc Fàbregas' Como: tactics and style of play as a head coach
An in depth tactical analysis of Cesc Fàbregas’ Como, exploring their vertical build up, positional rotations, and high pressing, and how his ideas differ from Pep Guardiola, Mikel Arteta, Xabi Alonso, and align closer to Roberto De Zerbi’s approach.
5 days ago7 min read


What Players Can Learn from João Pedro’s Back-to-Goal Play
Back to goal play is no longer just a striker’s skill, it is a modern necessity. This piece breaks down the four key phases of receiving under pressure: preparation, separation, decision and execution, using João Pedro as a case study. With real match examples, it shows how scanning, body use and touch selection turn tight marking into attacking progression.
Feb 166 min read


What Are Inverted Full Backs? How & Why Teams Use Them...
The inverted full-back is one of the most important tactical developments in modern possession football. Rather than staying wide, they step into midfield during build-up to create central overloads, improve rest defence, and free attacking players to operate higher up the pitch. This role helps teams control transitions, open passing lanes, and create better attacking structures.
Feb 124 min read


HOW IS IGOR THIAGO THRIVING IN THE PREMIER LEAGUE?
Igor Thiago has exploded into the Premier League scoring charts, combining physical dominance, blind-side movement, and elite shot selection to become Brentford’s new goal machine. With 16 goals in 23 games and a Golden Boot race forming, this tactical breakdown explains exactly why he’s thriving and how his profile is translating into consistent goals.
Feb 106 min read


WHY DE ZERBI MAKES SENSE FOR MAN CITY POST-GUARDIOLA
Pep Guardiola has defined Manchester City’s identity, making his eventual replacement a huge call. Roberto De Zerbi offers continuity without stagnation - a possession-led, aggressive system built on structured build-up, rotation, and pressing. His principles closely mirror Pep’s, while adding fresh ideas that could evolve City rather than reset them, making him a natural post-Guardiola successor.
Jan 296 min read


CARRICK TRUMPS ARTETA IN FIVE-GOAL EMIRATES THRILLER: FULL MATCH ANALYSIS
Michael Carrick’s Manchester United continued their impressive start with a statement win away at Arsenal. Beyond the scoreline, this performance revealed a clear tactical identity built on structured pressing, compact defending, and growing control in possession at the Emirates.
Jan 265 min read
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