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fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago

Guardiola praises Manchester City's fantastic' defensive display at Arsenal

Our resilience was fantastic, otherwise we couldn't survive, he said. Last season we lost 5-1; today we were close. It's by far one of the best teams in Europe. I would prefer to play another way, but when we play a lot of games in 10 years [as City manager], the teams defend deep, deep, deep and take a result of fantastic performance, mindset, strategy and the other one.
Manchester City
Soccer (FIFA)
fromwww.bbc.com
2 weeks ago

'Clean sheet mentality' - pragmatism proving key for Tottenham

Tottenham under Thomas Frank have shifted to a defensive, clean-sheet-focused approach, achieving multiple shutouts and prioritizing organisation over expansive attacking play.
Soccer (FIFA)
fromwww.fourfourtwo.com
3 weeks ago

It can feel a bit like chewing gum': Thomas Tuchel wants more enthusiasm from his England team and he's not alone

England struggled to break down Andorra's deep defensive setup despite winning, while focus remains fixed on short-term World Cup success under Thomas Tuchel.
fromRush The Kop
1 month ago

Liverpool pulled out another late win, but this cannot continue

Under Manager Eddie Howe, Newcastle's strongest attribute is its tough, aggressive defense. This approach has allowed the Magpies to seal games and change their narrative in recent years, while also fostering a hostile relationship with many Premier League teams, including Liverpool. Without Darwin Nunez's heroic off-the-bench performance two years ago, Liverpool's vulnerability at St. James' Park would be even clearer.
Soccer (FIFA)
Soccer (FIFA)
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

How to stop Viktor Gyokeres? We'd have to foul him just to slow him down'

Stopping Viktor Gyokeres proved a major challenge for defenders in Portuguese football; he scored 68 goals in 66 league matches.
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

England v Spain: where the Women's Euro 2025 final could be won or lost

Spain's midfield dominance played a key role in their victory over England, with Aitana Bonmati, Alexia Putellas, and Patri Guijarro excelling in possession and rotations.
Soccer (FIFA)
Liverpool FC
fromwww.bbc.com
5 months ago

Article: published on 14 April 2025

English football's tactical renewal has been shaped by top coaches, leading to significant innovations but currently lacks a unified future direction.
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