Tijjani Reijnders playing for AC Milan
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Why Tijjani Reijnders Could Be Guardiola’s Most Important Signing At Manchester City Since Rodri

When Manchester City’s treble-winning captain Ilkay Gündoğan left for Barcelona in 2023, he left behind more than just medals. He left a tactical void – a No. 8 who knit together City’s phases of play, scored key goals, and led through structure, not sound. When he rejoined the club after his one-year stint at FC…

Newcastle United Manager
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Newcastle United’s Summer Rebuild: How Eddie Howe Should Plan to Strengthen After Beating the PSR Trap

PSR (Profit and Sustainability Rules) issues have meant Newcastle United haven’t signed a starting player in the last three transfer windows. Last summer’s reluctant sales of Elliott Anderson and Yankuba Minteh, plus the January departures of Miguel Almirón and Lloyd Kelly, left Newcastle finishing the 2024/25 campaign with a threadbare squad. The positive news is…

Luis Enrique, Tactical

Individual Brilliance, Tactical Instructions & The Keys To Success

Football, at its essence, is a simplistic sport. Eleven v Eleven, with the eleven with the better individuals profiled in the correct manner more often than not being the one that runs out the winners in the end. Luis Enrique’s resurgence with that simple 4-3-3 in the Champions League winning run proved that no matter…

Southampton’s Summer Rebuild: 20 Signings To Shape Will Still’s Legacy
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Southampton’s Summer Rebuild: 20 Signings To Shape Will Still’s Legacy

With key decisions made on who stays and who goes, the focus now shifts to rebuilding Southampton. After a season of disappointment and transition, new manager Will Still faces the daunting challenge of reshaping a squad capable of returning to the Premier League. While departures will create both financial flexibility and squad space, strategic reinforcements…

The 50 Worst Arsenal Transfers In the Premier League of All Time
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The 50 Worst Arsenal Transfers In the Premier League of All Time

There’s a certain kind of pain that only a bad transfer can bring. Arsenal fans know it all too well. One minute you’re watching a shiny new signing pose with the shirt, and the next you’re wondering how he’s managed to trap the ball further than most can kick it. From overhyped wonderkids to ageing…

How do Man United Replace Bruno Fernandes?
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How do Man United Replace Bruno Fernandes?

How do Man United replace Bruno Fernandes? In short, you can’t. Imagine a couple of years ago reading that Bruno Fernandes could be leaving to join the Saudi Pro League. You’d either think that his form had fallen off a cliff or that you were having a nightmare. And while there’s no confirmation yet of…