Player Analysis
Jack Hinshelwood is a 21-year-old Brighton & Hove Albion midfielder who has represented England at the U21 level. Although most naturally profiled as a central midfielder, his capacity to operate as a '6', full-back on either side, and more recently as a '10', is central to
Set-Piece Analysis
After 35 rounds in the Premier League, AFC Bournemouth are in sixth position with 52 points, just one place outside of the UEFA Champions League qualification spots. Despite their fantastic position, Andoni Iraola's side is struggling defensively, having conceded 52 goals, making them the fifth-worst team in the
Team Analysis
Brighton's build-up play under manager Fabian Hürzeler features some of the most interesting rotations being used in the Premier League today. This tactical analysis examines how the 33-year-old has brought the club to the brink of qualifying for UEFA competition by utilising very dynamic build-up play. Included in
Head Coach Analysis
Chelsea made the decision to sack Liam Rosenior after losing seven of the last eight matches. Football can be a cruel business, but it is, in the end, a results-based business. Rosenior was only hired on the eighth of January from Chelsea’s sister club, RC Strasbourg, and really wasn’
Tactical Theory
The role of full-backs playing in a back four can be one of, if not the most, tactically fluid positions on the pitch. Even within the same football formation, across any league on any given matchday, you will see full-backs being asked to take up various positions on the field
Set-Piece Analysis
Arsenal ended the Premier League Gameweek 34 with positive news. Although their position at the top may still be temporary, the victory over Newcastle United moved the Gunners back into sole first place, with Manchester City three points behind and still with a game in hand. The significance of the
Data Analysis
The Premier League has increasingly trended towards a more conservative and risk-averse tactical landscape, where structural control is prioritised over attacking spontaneity. This evolution is closely linked to the growing influence of Mikel Arteta and his 2025/2026 Arsenal side. After falling short in multiple competitions in previous seasons, often
Team Analysis
The Premier League, EFL Cup, and FA Cup have all slipped out of their fingers. For Arsenal, this season looked like it was full of potential silverware, but now the Gunners, after a bad run of form, could end up with nothing. Arsenal are coming off a potential title-defining 2-1
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Match Analysis
Manchester City hosted Arsenal in what could prove to be one of the most decisive fixtures of the Premier League season; the clash ended in a 2-1 win for the Citizens. This win gives Man City a chance to get back in front in the title race, as it puts
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Match Analysis
Tottenham Hotspur hosted Brighton & Hove Albion in Gameweek 33 of the 2025/2026 Premier League season, with the contest ending in a 2-2 draw. Spurs went ahead once in each half, only to throw away their lead by conceding in the injury time on both occasions. The 2025 UEFA
Tactical Analysis
Football strikers are arguably the most important players on the pitch, making all the difference to their team's results. Average teams, or good teams producing an average performance, can often be rescued by a prolific goalscoring striker. Antonio Conte once highlighted the importance of a team's
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Match Analysis
Since taking over ahead of January’s Manchester Derby win over Manchester City, Michael Carrick led Manchester United to a seven-game unbeaten run in the Premier League, which ended against 10-man Newcastle United at St. James’ Park in March. That game marked the start of a turbulent four-game run, which