Latest articles by Thore Haugstad
How much is Pep Guardiola actually to blame for Manchester City’s woes?
Pep Guardiola A crushing 4-0 defeat at Everton has left the Catalan’s new club 10 points adrift of Chelsea, and City fans bitterly disappointed. But is Pep the only man to point fingers at? Thore Haugstad discusses
Arsenal vs Liverpool preview: will Klopp's 'gegenpressing' prove too much for Gunners?
Premier League Arsenal take on a Liverpool side feeling the benefit of a full pre-season with Jurgen Klopp in their opening 2016/17 Premier League fixture. Thore Haugstad explains how the Gunners are shaping up…
What on earth has happened to James Rodríguez, then?
James Rodríguez Once a World Cup golden boy and €80m player, the Colombian is struggling to get into Real Madrid’s team for the matches that matter. Madrid-based Thore Haugstad looks at why…
5 things from Atletico 1-0 Bayern: Simeone's side do their thing again
UEFA Champions League Thore Haugstad was at the Vicente Calderon to analyse the Colchoneros' defeat of the Bundesliga champions with Stats Zone...
5 reasons why it has all gone wrong for Ronaldo at Euro 2016
Cristiano Ronaldo Despite his country advancing to the latter stages of Euro 2016, it hasn't been the Portuguese attacker's summer so far. Thore Haugstad investigates where it's gone wrong for the superstar…
FourFourTwo’s tactical review: Giroud vs Januzaj, blunted Spurs, Klopp’s aerial kings
Premier League Thore Haugstad uses Stats Zone to report four trends from the weekend’s Premier League fixtures
Arsenal vs Chelsea tactical preview: Why fabulous Fabregas holds the key against former club
Stats Zone The Spain international has found game time hard to come by so far this term, but Thore Haugstad explains why he'll be essential against the Gunners
Chelsea vs Liverpool tactical preview: Why Conte might well be jealous of Klopp
Premier League The Italian will long for the dynamic options his German counterpart has in his engine room, and Thore Haugstad explains why that could be the key factor on Friday
How to stop Barcelona: 5 ways Atletico Madrid silenced the MSN trident
La Liga Halting Messi, Suarez and Neymar is far from easy, but Diego Simeone's side managed to do it on Wednesday night. Thore Haugstad, armed with Stats Zone, was at the Camp Nou to observe their approach...
How the Clásico was won: 5 things from Real Madrid 0-4 Barcelona
Stats Zone Thore Haugstad was in the Bernabeu for FFT to analyse a thumping win for Barça which plunges Rafa Benitez into yet more trouble...
Why Ozil was always destined to become the top flight's most productive playmaker
Mesut Özil The German has been recording some superb assist and chance creation statistics this season, but Thore Haugstad explains why such form has been a long time in the making...
Rafa Benitez’s loyalty to Sacchi could be his undoing at Real Madrid
Real Madrid Thore Haugstad believes that Real Madrid’s new coach must begin to entertain the Santiago Bernabeu after a goalless draw in his first league match...
Vintage Simeone vexes the Bernabeu again: 5 things that got us talking after Real Madrid 0-1 Atletico Madrid
Stats Zone Thore Haugstad was in the press box at the Santiago Bernabeu to analyse the Rojiblancos' latest success over their city rivals using Stats Zone - FREE on iOS and Android...
Analysis: Amid the gloom, Chelsea are improving – and here's the proof
Stats Zone The Blues have been buoyed by Champions League success as they face high-flying Leicester, but Thore Haugstad notes their displays have been improving for a while...
Analysed: Why Liverpool boss Klopp prefers mobile Firmino to static Benteke
Stats Zone The Brazilian was labelled a "real centre-forward" by his manager on Sunday, pushing his ex-Aston Villa team-mate down the pecking order. Thore Haugstad considers why the Belgian is struggling for playing time...
When will Florentino Perez take responsibility for the mess he’s left Real Madrid in?
Real Madrid Zidane is El Presidente’s 11th coach in 12 years over two spells at the Bernabéu, but in reality he’s only there after yet another blunder, writes Thore Haugstad…
Sanchez and Ozil showing all the signs of a blossoming relationship to come
Stats Zone Arsenal's two biggest ever signings have taken time to find their groove with one another, but now Arsene Wenger's side are reaping the rewards, writes Thore Haugstad...
How Branislav Ivanovic became one of Chelsea's greatest ever signings
Stats Zone Thore Haugstad analyses the Serbian's transformation from domineering middle man to marauding full-back...
Cazorla vs Ozil: Which playmaker will seal a spot in Wenger's best XI?
Stats Zone Thore Haugstad analyses the potential battle between the German genius and the Spanish schemer for a first-team berth...
