Case Study: Tottenham Hotspur 2-4 Barcelona 3/10/2018

October 10, 2018October 11, 2018 by Joshua Askew

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An important game for both teams. Barcelona need to get back on track after some recent poor form, while Tottenham lost their first group match against Internazionale. Mauricio Pochettino opted for a 4-2-3-1 formation, whereas Ernesto Valverde set up his team in a 4-4-2/4-3-3, with Philippe Coutinho pushing up high…

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

October 8, 2018 by Joshua Askew

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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…

Case Study: West Ham United 3-1 Manchester United 29/9/2018

October 1, 2018October 1, 2018 by Joshua Askew

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Manchester United go into this match in a bad run of form, drawing last weekend against Wolverhampton Wanderers and losing on penalties in mid-week against Championship side Derby County in the League Cup. West Ham started the season terribly but now look on the up, getting a win away to…

Case Study: Sevilla 3-0 Real Madrid 26/9/2018

September 27, 2018September 28, 2018 by Joshua Askew

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Real Madrid looked to take advantage of Barcelona's loss earlier in the day against Levante to go top of La Liga, while Sevilla are trying to build on a solid albeit mixed start under new coach Pablo Machin. Machin set up his team in a 3-5-2 formation, whereas Julen Lopetegui…

Case Study: Manchester City 1-2 Olympique Lyonnais 19/9/2018

September 20, 2018September 20, 2018 by Joshua Askew

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The Champions League returned to Manchester, with City playing hosts to Olympique Lyonnais. Pep Guardiola, banished to the stands for this match due to a sending off last season, opted for his usual 4-3-3 formation, while Bruno Genesio sent out the away side in a 4-2-3-1 shape with Memphis Depay…

Case Study: Tottenham Hotspur 1-2 Liverpool 12/9/2018

September 17, 2018September 18, 2018 by Joshua Askew

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The country's two most notable counter-pressing teams met at Wembley again, as Tottenham failed to get their revamped stadium ready for the match. These games have typically been closely-fought, with the exception of this same fixture last season. Jurgen Klopp continued with his 4-3-3 formation, going back to the line-up…

Case Study: Watford 2-1 Tottenham Hotspur 2/9/2018

September 3, 2018September 4, 2018 by Joshua Askew

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Two teams forced into fighting it out to maintain their 100% record. Watford came off the back of a 2-1 win over Crystal Palace, while Tottenham had beaten Manchester United 3-0. Javi Gracia continued with the 4-4-2, making no changes from the team that triumphed over Palace, whereas Mauricio Pochettino…

Case Study: Manchester United 0-3 Tottenham Hotspur 27/8/2018

August 28, 2018August 30, 2018 by Joshua Askew

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Tottenham go into this game looking to maintain their 100% start to the season against their frequent bogey team Manchester United, who were hoping to bounce back after losing away to Brighton last weekend. Both managers set up in unusual shapes: Jose Mourinho picking a 3-5-1-1 with Ander Herrera at…

Case Study: Wolverhampton Wanderers 1-1 Manchester City 25/8/2018

August 26, 2018 by Joshua Askew

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Manchester City looked to maintain their 100% record as they defend their Premier League title, while Wolverhampton Wanderers are still looking for their first win in the top division after storming their way to the top of the Championship last season. Nuno Espirito Santo set up his side in a…

Case Study: Brighton & Hove Albion 3-2 Manchester United 19/8/2018

August 23, 2018August 24, 2018 by Joshua Askew

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With a moody preseason not helped by Manchester United's failure to sign a new centre-back, Jose Mourinho is doing little to assuage fears over his often ill-fated third season, while Brighton are looking to build upon a positive first year in the Premier League. Mourinho set up his team in…

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