Bayern Munich v Manchester United – tactical preview
On paper, United should be set up perfectly to deal with this one. No side in Europe rely on their wide players as much as Bayern do, no side in Europe defend from the wings as effectively as United...
View ArticleManchester United 1-2 Chelsea: Ancelotti gets it right with his strikers
A tight game that was won the better side. United looked tired after their midweek game in Munich – Chelsea were fresher, brighter and created more goalscoring opportunities. They are now in the...
View ArticleA good Danish side that deserve more attention
There hasn’t been much focus upon Denmark in the build-up to the World Cup, but many of those who watched this team in qualification suggest that this is the strongest Danish team since they won the...
View ArticleThe final analysis, part four: second half changes on the flanks
As the game wore on, Arjen Robben took up even more advanced and central positions when Holland had the ball. Indeed, the shot below sees Robben (green) about to race through for his one-on-one with...
View ArticleRoma 2-1 Fiorentina: everything down the wings
Roma ended a run of four draws with a victory over Fiorentina in a highly entertaining match. Rudi Garcia’s side was as expected – Adem Ljajic continued to play the Francesco Totti role against his...
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