Latest articles by Thore Haugstad
How Diego Costa is running less but scoring more – and why it should worry Spurs
Premier League Thore Haugstad explains why the former Atletico Madrid man is thriving in Antonio Conte's system - and why he's a particular danger to Spurs this weekend
Why Barcelona are (probably) back – thanks to one man in particular
Barcelona Andres Iniesta improved Luis Enrique’s team when he came on in Saturday’s Clásico at the Camp Nou – even though, writes Thore Haugstad, his team couldn’t hang on for a gritty win against Real Madrid
Why injuries, anger and poor form have put Gareth Bale's Real Madrid place in danger
Gareth Bale The Welsh ace has been a hit in Madrid, but a series of ineffective displays and the rise of a new generation have put his place under serious threat, says Thore Haugstad
FourFourTwo's tactical review: Walcott’s dual role, Conte nails 3-4-3, Pep finds pleasure
Stats Zone Thore Haugstad uses Stats Zone to report four trends from the weekend’s big Premier League fixtures
Analysed: Why Pep got it right despite his Barcelona bashing
Stats Zone The 4-0 scoreline may suggest a thrashing, but Thore Haugstad explains why the Catalan's tactics were actually spot on at the Camp Nou on Wednesday
Tottenham vs Leicester tactical preview: Why switching Son could solve Spurs' problems
Tottenham Hotspur Mauricio Pochettino's men haven't netted from open play in their last three games, but Thore Haugstad believes their dry patch could come to an end if their South Korean forward is deployed out wide
Cristiano Ronaldo's evolution as a footballer is complete – and here is the evidence
Cristiano Ronaldo Thore Haugstad evaluates the Real Madrid man's current role at the Bernabeu and explains why he should now be considered an out-an-out striker
Why big spending has almost nothing to do with Manchester City’s success this season
Manchester City Sure, Pep Guardiola had a blank chequebook to get the players he wanted this summer – but look a bit deeper and it’s clear that isn’t the real reason for City’s scintillating football this season, writes Thore Haugstad
The evolution of Lionel Messi: how Barça's king adapted his game – and toppled Ronaldo
FFT100 The brilliant Barcelona star is back on top of FFT's Best 100 Football Players in the World. Thore Haugstad evaluates what's changed for the Argentine in 2015...
5 things from Atletico 2-0 Barcelona: How Simeone got his tactics spot on
Stats Zone Thore Haugstad was at the Vicente Calderon to analyse the Colchoneros' defeat of the Champions League holders with Stats Zone...
Toure epitomises Man City mistakes: 5 things from Real Madrid 1-0 Man City
Stats Zone Thore Haugstad was at the Bernabeu to analyse this Champions League semi-final using Stats Zone…
How Hiddink helped fall guy Fabregas emerge from Mourinho malaise
Cesc Fabregas The Spaniard has started pulling strings again since Guus Hiddink's arrival in December. Thore Haugstad uses FREE analysis app Stats Zone to assess Cesc's revival...
He’s bringing sexy back: 5 tactical notes from Zidane’s first game in charge
Zinedine Zidane Thore Haugstad was at the Bernabeu using Stats Zone to analyse the Frenchman’s first game in charge of Real Madrid...
Tottenham vs Man City tactical preview: Why De Bruyne's absence spells danger for Guardiola's men
Premier League It's second against first in the Premier League this weekend, and Thore Haugstad believes the loss of the Belgian playmaker could prove costly for the visitors to White Hart Lane...
Pepe experiment pays off for Mourinho, but 'new Desailly' Zouma's better off at the back
Stats Zone Chelsea's young defender performed admirably in an unfamiliar role in the League Cup final, but Thore Haugstad doesn't expect to see him in midfield too often...
Why Ronaldo might actually be the best thing to happen to Bale at Real Madrid
Stats Zone Who cares if Cristiano's going to throw a strop when his team-mate scores? Thore Haugstad says Bale could do worse than follow his team-mate's lead...
How new-look Barcelona pose an entirely different threat to Man City this time around
Barcelona Thore Haugstad evaluates the big changes Luis Enrique has made to maximise the havoc caused by his blistering Barcelona frontline...
Why Cristiano Ronaldo has stopped scoring for Madrid
Stats Zone Thore Haugstad explains the Ballon d'Or winner's mysterious goal 'drought' as Real prepare to face Schalke...
Simeone still searching for Diego stunt double, but Torres being put to good use
Stats Zone Thore Haugstad evaluates the first month of former Chelsea flop Fernando Torres back at his hometown team...
The truth about Martin Odegaard's first season at Real Madrid
Martin Odegaard Spanish media have painted a sorry picture of the 16-year-old Norwegian in his first season at the Bernabeu, but Thore Haugstad - who has followed the teenager's development closely, watching all but one of his appearances - says it's an unfair portrayal in a tough campaign...
Erik Lamela the perfect symbol of Pochettino's new Tottenham
Erik Lamela There have been plenty of promising signs in Erik Lamela's early performances for Spurs this season - Thore Haugstad outlines what it is the Argentine forward is finally doing right...
Irked Ozil the real loser in Wenger's new system – and it's unlikely to change anytime soon
Mesut Özil The World Cup winner has been marooned on the wing again this season, but he's drawn the short straw for a reason, writes Thore Haugstad...
How Liverpool can stop Cristiano Ronaldo
Cristiano Ronaldo As Liverpool gear up to face European champions Real Madrid, Thore Haugstad assesses how Brendan Rodgers can possibly hope to stop CR7 at Anfield...
