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Switching it up: How Brighton and Villa’s early tactical trends promise exciting top-six race

New managers have sparked life into mid-table sides, but the next challenge will be dominating teams in and around them.

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Oct 02, 2024
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Tottenham’s Hayley Raso challenges Aston Villa midfielder Kirsty Hanson. Credit: Aston Villa FC

There is no fate more cursed for a WSL side than being picked ahead of the season as the ‘surprise’ team who might break into the top four.

In seasons gone by both Aston Villa and Brighton have been tipped to magically break into the top four or even top three…

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