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Mykhailo Mudryk's return highlights Chelsea’s urgent creative drought
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Mykhailo Mudryk's return highlights Chelsea’s urgent creative drought

Chelsea’s xG per 90 dropped by 0.38 during Mudryk's ban, signaling a …

2 months ago
Iraola's chaotic Liverpool transition needs more than 4-2 wins
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Iraola's chaotic Liverpool transition needs more than 4-2 wins

Liverpool's 4-2 win over Sunderland masks severe defensive gaps that Andoni Iraola …

2 months, 1 week ago
Andoni Iraola's data-driven transition at Liverpool
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Andoni Iraola's data-driven transition at Liverpool

Andoni Iraola arrives at Liverpool with a 9.8 PPDA rating and a …

2 months, 1 week ago
Argentina and Spain are redefining the tactical World Cup final
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Argentina and Spain are redefining the tactical World Cup final

Analyzing the tactical metrics of Argentina and Spain as they prepare for …

2 months, 2 weeks ago
Why the 2026 World Cup's mid-table chaos defied expectations
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Why the 2026 World Cup's mid-table chaos defied expectations

Underdogs hit a 34% win rate against top-seeded opponents, exposing the structural …

2 months, 2 weeks ago
Why Morocco vs Netherlands is the ultimate tactical derby of World Cup 2026
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Why Morocco vs Netherlands is the ultimate tactical derby of World Cup 2026

Exactly 32 years since their first World Cup clash, Morocco and the …

3 months, 1 week ago
Antoine Semenyo's improbable route to Manchester City stardom
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Antoine Semenyo's improbable route to Manchester City stardom

Antoine Semenyo’s transition from a trialist to a key Manchester City cog …

3 months, 1 week ago
Thomas Tuchel's gamble on English creative fluidity carries significant risks
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Thomas Tuchel's gamble on English creative fluidity carries significant risks

England generates elite individual creation stats but leaves massive defensive holes, conceding …

3 months, 1 week ago
Kieran McKenna and the Ipswich tactical paradox
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Kieran McKenna and the Ipswich tactical paradox

Ipswich secured 96 points with a high-risk system, but their defensive exposure …

3 months, 3 weeks ago
Arsenal’s title win: The numbers behind a calculated dominance
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Arsenal’s title win: The numbers behind a calculated dominance

Arsenal finished with 92 points, relying on a dominant 62% possession average …

4 months, 2 weeks ago
Bournemouth are tactically trapped by their own possession patterns
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Bournemouth are tactically trapped by their own possession patterns

Bournemouth are drowning in static possession, as their 14% drop in progressive …

5 months, 2 weeks ago
Arsenal must pivot their tactical approach to survive at the Etihad
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Arsenal must pivot their tactical approach to survive at the Etihad

Arsenal have conceded 9 goals in their last three Etihad visits; here …

5 months, 3 weeks ago
Manchester City's resurgence forces the league back into a corner
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Manchester City's resurgence forces the league back into a corner

Manchester City's resurgence is built on an increased 2.4 goals per match …

5 months, 3 weeks ago
Chido Obi and the brutal reality of Manchester United's transition
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Chido Obi and the brutal reality of Manchester United's transition

From Chido Obi’s slow transition to Liverpool’s tactical vacuum, the numbers reveal …

6 months ago
Chelsea are sleepwalking toward a tactical dead end
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Chelsea are sleepwalking toward a tactical dead end

Chelsea's offensive output has plummeted, with shot volume dropping by over 16% …

6 months ago
Roberto De Zerbi inherits a tactical puzzle at Tottenham
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Roberto De Zerbi inherits a tactical puzzle at Tottenham

Roberto De Zerbi’s five-year deal at Tottenham ignores the high-risk reality of …

6 months ago