Tag: Football tactics

English football clubs are grappling with a growing rigidity crisis in positional play, according to a recent report by the Professional Footballers' Association (PFA)....

The rigidity of positional play in modern football is facing increasing scrutiny, with coaches and analysts questioning its effectiveness. The issue has come to...

The rigidity of positional play in modern football is facing increasing scrutiny, with coaches and analysts questioning its effectiveness. The issue has come to...

The rigidity of positional play in modern football is facing increasing scrutiny, with coaches and analysts questioning its effectiveness. The issue has come to...

Premier League teams are increasingly forcing unnecessary passes in high-pressure moments, according to a new study by the CIES Football Observatory. Analysing over 1.2...

Premier League teams are increasingly forcing unnecessary passes in high-pressure moments, according to a new study by the CIES Football Observatory. Analysing over 1.2...

English Premier League teams are forcing passes unnecessarily in high-pressure moments, according to a recent study by the CIES Football Observatory. Analysing over 10,000...

The Premier League is lagging behind its European counterparts in specialist set-piece coaching, with only a handful of clubs employing dedicated coaches for these...

In recent Premier League matches, defenders have repeatedly left their goalkeepers exposed, raising concerns about defensive strategies and communication. The issue has become particularly...

English Premier League clubs have increasingly rotated inexperienced goalkeepers this season, raising concerns about consistency and performance. With 23-year-old Aaron Ramsdale at Arsenal, 22-year-old...

Premier League managers are facing sharp criticism for ill-timed substitutions that have cost teams crucial victories this season. Across 15 matches in the last...

Premier League teams are facing significant challenges this season due to poor pressing coordination, a trend that has left managers and analysts baffled. Across...

In the 2023 football campaigns across the English top flight, teams lacking a natural defender have struggled to maintain defensive solidity, with goals conceded...

Poorly structured football teams across Europe's top five leagues are facing significant challenges this season due to a lack of passing options, according to...

Grassroots football teams across the UK are conceding late goals due to fitness shortfalls, according to a recent study by the Football Association (FA)....

Late in matches across Europe's top leagues, football teams are increasingly collapsing, with goals conceded in the final 15 minutes rising by 18% over...

The newly promoted Premier League teams, Burnley, Sheffield United and Luton Town, are facing significant challenges maintaining the league's relentless tempo, with all three...

Professional sports teams across the UK are failing to improve match-to-match due to a lack of structured post-game reviews, according to a recent study...

Premier League teams are grappling with a growing defensive vulnerability, struggling to repel counterattacks due to a rest defence issue that has emerged as...

In recent high-stakes football matches, several top-tier teams have seen their chances of victory slip away due to missed penalties, with routine errors emerging...

A new study has revealed that poor set-piece defence costs football teams more goals than open play, with 28% of all Premier League goals...

Premier League teams are increasingly struggling to build attacks from the back, with only 26% of passes originating from defenders in the 2022-23 season,...

Premier League teams are conceding late goals at an alarming rate this season, with 38% of all goals scored in the final 15 minutes,...

Football fans have long been suspected of influencing the momentum of high-stakes matches, and new research from the University of Liverpool provides concrete evidence...

Scientists have uncovered the reasons why football matches frequently witness late goals, with research showing that nearly a quarter of all Premier League goals...

Scientists have uncovered the reasons why football matches frequently witness late goals, with research showing that nearly a quarter of all Premier League goals...

Scientists have uncovered the reasons why football matches frequently witness late goals, with research showing that nearly a quarter of all Premier League goals...

Tactical explainers have surged ahead of traditional match reports in search rankings, according to a new study by sports analytics firm, Statlytics. The research,...

England's football development system, long celebrated for producing world-class forwards, has come under scrutiny for its failure to cultivate playmakers, according to a recent...

Defenders in England's lower leagues are adjusting their gameplay this season as Video Assistant Referee (VAR) technology remains absent from these divisions. With the...

The English Premier League's 2023-24 season has seen late throws-in become decisive moments, with 15 goals scored directly or indirectly from throws in the...

English Football League (EFL) clubs are frequently misapplying key tactical concepts, according to a recent study by football analytics firm Opta. The research, published...

Manchester City and Newcastle United are set to face off at the Etihad Stadium this afternoon in a crucial Premier League encounter. The match,...

Preston North End and Leicester City will lock horns this afternoon in a pivotal Championship showdown at Deepdale. The 12:30 BST kick-off pits the...

West Ham United and Newcastle United will face off at London Stadium tonight, with both sides fielding strong lineups in what promises to be...

Manchester City and Tottenham Hotspur have announced their starting lineups for Saturday's highly anticipated Premier League clash at the Etihad Stadium. The match, kicking...

Manchester United will host Bournemouth at Old Trafford this afternoon, with both teams aiming to secure crucial Premier League points. The match, kicking off...

Liverpool FC will face Lille OSC in a pivotal UEFA Champions League quarter-final first leg tonight at Anfield. The English side, managed by Jürgen...

Brighton & Hove Albion will host Liverpool in a crucial Premier League encounter at the Amex Stadium today, with both teams aiming to secure...

Manchester United has announced its starting lineup for tonight's highly anticipated Premier League clash against rivals Liverpool at Old Trafford. The match, kicking off...