FourFourTwo’s tactical review: Conte’s back three, Spurs’ supremacy, Pogba’s freedom

Willian scores against Hull

The weekend action served a reminder of the many interpretations of defending in football. Antonio Conte set up Chelsea in a cautious 3-4-2-1 system that repelled Hull in a 2-0 win; at White Hart Lane, Tottenham pressed Manchester City into errors, while Sean Dyche’s rearguard approach long frustrated Arsenal at Turf Moor.

Struggling Stoke did not defend at all at times, but still left Old Trafford with a point thanks to Paul Pogba squandering chances.

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