Tactics

Russo keeps firing Arsenal forward but defensive cracks remain

Arsenal’s star forward has changed the mood around Arsenal, but Liverpool exposed familiar weaknesses in transition

22 hrs ago • Max Radwan

Who are the best of the rest in the WSL?

Part two of a bumper series looking at the numbers behind the sides outside of the WSL’s top two.

Nov 6 • Yash

Who are the best of the rest in the WSL?

Part one of a bumper series looking at the numbers behind the sides outside of the WSL’s top two

Nov 3 • Yash

How Real Madrid almost beat another domestic champion

An impressive performance but perplexing result for Las Blancas in the UWCL.

Oct 30 • Yash

Have Brighton really gotten worse under Arturo Ruiz?

Brighton’s results have stalled under new manager Arturo Ruiz, but the underlying numbers suggest a side still capable of recovery.

Oct 21 • Yash

Mentality monsters: Dissecting Manchester City's unbeaten start

The numbers and details behind Manchester City’s perfect start to the WSL season.

Oct 15 • Yash

Tottenham vs London City: Who is built to stay in the top four?

Two sides with very different approaches are making early cases for a place among the WSL’s leading clubs.

Oct 12 • Chiara Bozzarello

Arsenal’s disastrous start: Selection, substitutions, and pure bad luck

Renee Slegers and her side deserve plenty of criticism for their woeful start to the season, but luck has played its part, too. Max Radwan takes stock…

Oct 7 • Max Radwan

How to not beat Barcelona

Real Madrid suffered an embarrassing 7-0 defeat in the El Clasico. Here’s what went wrong.

Oct 6 • Yash

Why Gareth Taylor’s Liverpool are clicking into gear

Liverpool have had a promising start to the new season but that doesn’t mean Gareth Taylor has abandoned his tactical principles.

Oct 2 • Chiara Bozzarello

What went wrong for Arsenal against Chelsea?

Renee Slegers chopped and changed her side but couldn’t deliver a result at Stamford Bridge.

Sep 29 • Max Radwan

How Chelsea forged a familiar route to victory against Arsenal

Chelsea’s ability to survive a difficult opening 20 minutes and grow into the game offered a reminder of the resilience that has defined them for so…

Sep 28 • Chiara Bozzarello

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