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Tactical Analysis: Milan vs. Inter
With Inter looking to challenge for the Scudetto while playing adventurous and risky football and Milan seeking to continue their great form under Stefano Pioli, the first Derby della Madonnina of the season both promised and delivered. The defining individual on the night was Zlatan Ibrahimović, who at 39 years of age, spearheaded Milan…
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The Top Five Canadian Footballers in the World
It’s always a challenge to determine the best players of a specific demographic. But the following five soccer players are unquestionably five of the best Canadian footballers on the planet in 2020. Samuel Piette Born in Le Gardeur, Quebec, defensive midfielder Samuel Piette has been one of Montreal Impact’s most consistent performers over…
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Tactical Analysis: Chelsea vs. Southampton
Returning from the October international break, Chelsea hosted Southampton on Matchday 5 of the Premier League. Having lost 2-0 to Ralph Hasenhüttl’s side on Boxing Day, Frank Lampard was looking to come up with a victory this time around, and with six new players in the line-up, Southampton faced a different beast at the Stamford…
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Player Analysis: Edin Višća
At Fatih Terim Stadium, a gigantic orange shirt is hoisted above a group of excited figures on the pitch below. Emblazoned on the back is the name of Turkey’s president Recep Tayyip Erdoğan. The crowning of Istanbul Başakşehir as champions of Turkey this July was not your standard title celebration. The club has strong…
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Player Analysis: Romelu Lukaku
Since joining Inter Milan for a club-record €80 million on August 8, 2019, Romelu Lukaku has cemented his place as one of the best center forwards in Europe, shattering expectations with 34 goals in all competitions in the 2019/20 season and equalling Ronaldo’s record for most goals in his debut season at Inter. The…
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Tactical Analysis: Manchester City vs. Arsenal
Manchester City took on Arsenal at the Etihad Stadium on Saturday evening. In the last meeting between Pep Guardiola and Mikel Arteta, Arteta’s side restricted City with their 5-4-1 formation and punished them on the counter, resulting in a 2-0 win and taking Arsenal through to the FA Cup Final. In truth, Saturday’s match…
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Player Analysis: Jérémie Boga
Chelsea have established a reputation for boasting one of the finest academies in Europe, with a collection of triumphant youth teams and a constantly expanding crop of young talent. But due to the demand for immediate success and the competition for first-team spots, many prospects have had to depart Cobham to get a chance at…
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Tyrick Mitchell: Crystal Palace’s Latest Academy Graduate
It is July 4th, 2020. Leicester City are competing in a home game against Crystal Palace in one of the final matches of the 2019-20 Premier League season. League games in England do not usually take place in the height of summer, but this campaign is an anomaly. For this is no ordinary season.…
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Tactical Analysis: Arsenal’s 3-4-3
Mikel Arteta has had a promising start to life as Arsenal manager since leaving his post as Pep Guardiola’s assistant at Manchester City and taking over on December 20, 2019. Most notably, Arsenal have massively improved in games against their top 6 rivals. After starting with a 4-2-3-1, Arteta has switched to a 3-4-3 and…
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Player Analysis: Ryan Kent
It’s been 3,433 days since Kyle Lafferty’s early brace led Rangers to a 5-1 victory over Kilmarnock, sealing the Glasgow club’s 45th league title and third consecutive league. In the nine seasons that have passed since that glorious conquest on the final day of the 2010/11 Scottish Premier League season, time, always based in immoral…
