Tactical Theory
What is overloading to isolate? This tactical theory explains how teams manipulate defensive structures, create overloads on one side and exploit the space created on the opposite flank to isolate dangerous attackers in 1v1 or 2v1 situations.
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Match Analysis
PSG stunned Manchester City 4-2 at the Etihad with first-half dominance, quick transitions and collective attacking play. This tactical analysis examines how Luis Enrique exposed Enzo Maresca’s high press and defensive structure.
Player Analysis
Iliman Ndiaye has joined Manchester City as Enzo Maresca reshapes the squad. This scout report analyses his dribbling, 1v1 threat, crossing and pressing, while assessing his tactical fit and how his numbers compare with City’s other wingers.
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Match Analysis
Manchester City beat Manchester United 1-0 at Old Trafford despite playing with 10 men for over an hour. This tactical analysis examines United’s attacking problems and Enzo Maresca’s key adjustments after Phil Foden’s red card.
Set-Piece Analysis
Premier League corner tactics are adapting to new IFAB rules. This tactical analysis uses Big Six pre-season data to examine delivery trends, six-yard-box congestion and changing goalkeeper-blocking strategies.
Player Analysis
This Elliot Anderson scout report uses data and tactical analysis to examine how the England midfielder could operate under Enzo Maresca at Manchester City, including his potential roles as a left-sided No. 8, positional connector, box runner and aggressive presser.
Tactical Theory
As coaches prepare for the upcoming season, implementing a cohesive pressing system is crucial for teams seeking to control games when they do not have the ball and when trying to force the opposition to play into areas they feel they can exploit. Working on a variety of pressing options
Head Coach Analysis
Pep Guardiola’s imminent departure from Manchester City points to one major speculation: his successor. Former Chelsea manager Enzo Maresca is heavily linked with the Man City new manager position at the time of writing. The Italian earned quite a reputation during his time at Chelsea, as they showcased some
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Match Analysis
Gameweek 37 in the Premier League produced one of the most decisive matches of the 2025/2026 title race, as AFC Bournemouth held Manchester City to a 1-1 draw at the Vitality Stadium. The result confirmed Arsenal as English Premier League champions for the first time in 22 years
Training Analysis
In recent times, certain football formations have become the convention for deployment, as they are conducive to meeting the tactical demands of modern football. The 4-3-3 formation, for example, somewhat phased out the regular 4-4-2 formation due to its numerical superiority in midfield. By extension, the
Training Analysis
What Are Patterns Of Play? Perhaps you were watching a Premier League or UEFA Champions League match this past season and heard the commentator say, "What an excellent training ground move from…" Or perhaps you were reading our tactical analysis, and the writer emphasised a particular passing and
Tactical Theory
What Is Mid-Block In Football? The mid-block is a well-established football tactic and will be seen at some point during most games at all levels. A mid-block can be broadly defined as players being positioned zonally rather than in response to the opposition's positioning,