Tactics

Rick Passmoor's Leicester City: Formation, style of play and key players

Tactical deep dives on all 12 Barclays Women's Super League sides from The Cutback and Football Manager

Feb 19 • The Cutback

Structure, space and the hybrid role of Lauren James: How Chelsea broke down Liverpool

Sonia Bompastor's side are relying on collective scoring responsibility but can it continue?

Feb 17 • Chiara Bozzarello

A closer look at Manchester City’s poor performance at the Emirates

A 1–0 defeat at the Emirates saw City undone by small execution errors against a disciplined, well-prepared Arsenal side

Feb 11 • Chiara Bozzarello

A tale of two halves as Chelsea overcome Spurs in north London

Tottenham’s early control gave way to Chelsea’s efficiency in a London derby decided by moments around half-time

Feb 9 • Chiara Bozzarello

Liv Smith shines as Arsenal end Manchester City's winning run

Smith's runs in behind and a resilient defence secured 1-0 win for the Gunners

Feb 9 • Max Radwan

Rita Guarino's West Ham United: Formation, style of play and key players

Tactical deep dives on all 12 Barclays Women's Super League sides from The Cutback and Football Manager

Feb 6 • The Cutback

Manchester United's rising levels on show again in win over Liverpool

Goals start to flow for United side inspired by new arrivals and renewed attacking threat

Feb 2 • Conner Roberts

How Manchester City lifted the Chelsea curse

Tactical domination and game management behind huge win that leaves City on brink of WSL title

Feb 2 • Chiara Bozzarello

Finding advantages in the margins: How WSL leaders Manchester City are profiting from set pieces

Dangerous variations and training-ground routines have added huge threat to City's already-enviable attacking armoury

Jan 31 • Joel

Eder Maestre's London City Lionesses: Formation, style of play and key players

Tactical deep dives on all 12 Barclays Women's Super League sides from The Cutback and Football Manager

Jan 30 • The Cutback

A closer look at Smilla Holmberg's impact on Arsenal

The 19-year-old Swedish international arrives from Hammarby with impressive attacking numbers – but can she adapt to the demands of the WSL?

Jan 28 • Maya Shah

A closer look at Brighton's three-point press

How Albion tailored intense out-of-possession approach to Everton's build-up and were rewarded with winning goal

Jan 27 • Chiara Bozzarello

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