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⚫️ #OM #Marseille Tactical Thread ⚪️
A chaotic, high-stakes clash awaits. Roberto De Zerbi's Marseille are built on tactical bravery and high-risk football. For a #NUFC side struggling to build attacks, and especially away from home, this is another tough test. #UCL #NUFC
A chaotic, high-stakes clash awaits. Roberto De Zerbi's Marseille are built on tactical bravery and high-risk football. For a #NUFC side struggling to build attacks, and especially away from home, this is another tough test. #UCL #NUFC
November 25, 2025 at 4:02 AM
⚫️ #OM #Marseille Tactical Thread ⚪️
A chaotic, high-stakes clash awaits. Roberto De Zerbi's Marseille are built on tactical bravery and high-risk football. For a #NUFC side struggling to build attacks, and especially away from home, this is another tough test. #UCL #NUFC
A chaotic, high-stakes clash awaits. Roberto De Zerbi's Marseille are built on tactical bravery and high-risk football. For a #NUFC side struggling to build attacks, and especially away from home, this is another tough test. #UCL #NUFC
#NUFC host Bournemouth, which means I watched Bournemouth's recent draw with Chelsea to get a sense of how they're playing right now. Here's what I saw-
January 18, 2025 at 3:14 AM
#NUFC host Bournemouth, which means I watched Bournemouth's recent draw with Chelsea to get a sense of how they're playing right now. Here's what I saw-
One bit of speculation is that Emi Martinez is in a slump. According to Fbref.com’s “post shot expected goals minus goals allowed” (basically, the likelihood of saving a shot based on its location), Martinez is 33rd in the PL.
December 26, 2024 at 1:49 AM
One bit of speculation is that Emi Martinez is in a slump. According to Fbref.com’s “post shot expected goals minus goals allowed” (basically, the likelihood of saving a shot based on its location), Martinez is 33rd in the PL.
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This possibly feeds into why Ipswich has the 3rd highest xGA in the PL despite their layered defensive approach.
In other words, you HAVE to win your duels if you’re this committed to high turnovers.
This possibly feeds into why Ipswich has the 3rd highest xGA in the PL despite their layered defensive approach.
In other words, you HAVE to win your duels if you’re this committed to high turnovers.
December 20, 2024 at 6:28 AM
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This possibly feeds into why Ipswich has the 3rd highest xGA in the PL despite their layered defensive approach.
In other words, you HAVE to win your duels if you’re this committed to high turnovers.
This possibly feeds into why Ipswich has the 3rd highest xGA in the PL despite their layered defensive approach.
In other words, you HAVE to win your duels if you’re this committed to high turnovers.
For the most part, NUFC tended to control the match. It struck me how Brentford seemed to bury every chance that fell at their feet, while Newcastle floundered so many of them.
What really jumped out though was the stretch of time I have circled on this attacking timeline.
What really jumped out though was the stretch of time I have circled on this attacking timeline.
December 18, 2024 at 6:34 AM
For the most part, NUFC tended to control the match. It struck me how Brentford seemed to bury every chance that fell at their feet, while Newcastle floundered so many of them.
What really jumped out though was the stretch of time I have circled on this attacking timeline.
What really jumped out though was the stretch of time I have circled on this attacking timeline.
Considering #NUFC just played Brentford 10 days ago, I'll eschew my usual preview format and present quick + tidy thoughts for the upcoming Carabao Cup match at ST JAMES' PARK.
December 18, 2024 at 6:34 AM
Considering #NUFC just played Brentford 10 days ago, I'll eschew my usual preview format and present quick + tidy thoughts for the upcoming Carabao Cup match at ST JAMES' PARK.
3) Leaky Bees defence. Their out of possession setup looks similar to past campaigns: man-marking in a high press, relying on a mammoth backline to handle long balls evading the press.
However, this approach is susceptible to switches. The more technical sides that switch play will find space.
However, this approach is susceptible to switches. The more technical sides that switch play will find space.
December 6, 2024 at 5:31 AM
3) Leaky Bees defence. Their out of possession setup looks similar to past campaigns: man-marking in a high press, relying on a mammoth backline to handle long balls evading the press.
However, this approach is susceptible to switches. The more technical sides that switch play will find space.
However, this approach is susceptible to switches. The more technical sides that switch play will find space.
1) Goals will be scored… by everyone. Brentford are among the best at scoring goals (especially with their kick-off routines), and they are also giving up nearly as many goals.
December 6, 2024 at 5:31 AM
1) Goals will be scored… by everyone. Brentford are among the best at scoring goals (especially with their kick-off routines), and they are also giving up nearly as many goals.