premier league – Holding Midfield

Goal Analysis: Georginio Wijnaldum – Liverpool 3-0 Bournemouth 9/2/1019

February 9, 2019February 9, 2019 by Joshua Askew

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After back to back draws, Liverpool managed to win back their place at the head of the table against Bournemouth. Liverpool found themselves frustrated by a heavily packed West Ham defence on Monday, however Bournemouth played into their hands both defensively and offensively, as shown in Georginio Wijnaldum's goal. Bournemouth…

Case Study: West Ham 1-1 Liverpool 4/2/2019

February 5, 2019February 5, 2019 by Joshua Askew

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The Premier League's mid-week fixtures were a lesson in context. Manchester City's loss to Newcastle gave Liverpool the opportunity to extend their lead at the top of the table to seven points, but instead they drew against Leicester. Had both they and City won, the atmosphere probably would have been…

How has Ole Gunnar Solskjaer turned Manchester United around?

February 2, 2019February 2, 2019 by Joshua Askew

Joshua Askew

Just a few months ago Manchester United were suffering from Jose Mourinho's third season syndrome. Results weren't coming as the Portuguese lashed out at everyone around him. A loss to Liverpool was the final straw: Mourinho was sacked, replaced by Ole Gunnar Solskjaer as caretaker with plans to appoint a…

Case Study: Tottenham Hotspur 0-1 Manchester United 13/1/2019

January 14, 2019January 14, 2019 by Joshua Askew

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Ole Gunnar Solskjaer goes into his sixth game as Manchester United manager with a 100% record, having taken over from Jose Mourinho in his now regular third season meltdown, while Tottenham remain outside contenders for the title behind Liverpool and Manchester City. Solskjaer and Mauricio Pochettino appeared to be picking…

Jurgen Klopp’s Liverpool

January 2, 2019January 2, 2019 by Joshua Askew

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Despite going without a trophy since 2012, times are good for Liverpool supporters. A European Cup final last season in just their second appearance in the competition this decade was followed by a strengthening of the squad in the summer. Acquiring Naby Keita, Alisson Becker, Fabinho and Xherdan Shaqiri adds…

Case Study: Arsenal 4-2 Tottenham Hotspur 2/12/2018

December 5, 2018 by Joshua Askew

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A North London derby between two sides in similar boats at the moment. Arsenal have fallen away in recent years and Unai Emery faces a tough job to get them back to the top, while Tottenham Hotspur have failed to invest in a squad that has performed superbly under Mauricio…

Case Study: Chelsea 0-0 Everton 11/11/2018

November 14, 2018November 14, 2018 by Joshua Askew

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Chelsea remain unbeaten under Maurizio Sarri, suggesting his team has adapted quicker than expected to his methods, while Everton had a bumpy start under Marco Silva but have since strung together a good run of results to propel them into the top half of the table. Sarri went with his…

Goal Analysis: David Silva – Manchester City 3-1 Manchester United 11/11/2018

November 13, 2018 by Joshua Askew

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As we have discussed recently on the site, Manchester United's defenders don't exactly cover themselves in glory and the opening goal in this weekend's Manchester derby was a prime example of that. Manchester City's possession starts with a freekick some thirty seconds before, but the intervening part of the move…

Case Study: Tottenham Hotspur 0-1 Manchester City 29/10/2018

October 30, 2018October 30, 2018 by Joshua Askew

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A clash between two teams getting great results this season, however, while Manchester City are playing some of the best football on the planet, Tottenham Hotspur seem to be struggling to keep up, with off-field issues limiting their progression on the pitch. Mauricio Pochettino set up his team in a…

Case Study: Liverpool 0-0 Manchester City 7/10/2018

October 8, 2018 by Joshua Askew

Joshua Askew

The most anticipated match of the Premier League season so far. Liverpool and Manchester City clashed in some memorable games last season and both sides look likely to challenge for the title this year. Jurgen Klopp set up his team in their usual 4-3-3 formation, while Pep Guardiola opted for…

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