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Andre Onana Manchester United goalkeeper in the Premier League
Manchester United goalkeeper Andre Onana explains controversial Erik ten Hag tactic

By Steven Chicken Published

Manchester United star Andre Onana has explained the thinking behind Erik ten Hag's controversial decisions this season

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Anthony Gordon celebrates after scoring against Manchester United
Pinning: football tactics explained

By Jack Lacey-Hatton Published

TACTICS What exactly is pinning? Here's our tactical explainer

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Gareth Southgate on the touchline as England face Malta
Staggering: football tactics explained

By Jack Lacey-Hatton Published

TACTICS What actually is staggering? Here's your handy tactical explainer

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Head Coach Ruben Amorim of Sporting CP in action during the Liga Portugal Betclic match between Sporting CP and Boavista FC at Estadio Jose Alvalade on March 17, 2024 in Lisbon, Portugal. (Photo by Gualter Fatia/Getty Images) style of play and tactics
Ruben Amorim's style of play and tactics: What Liverpool fans can expect from the Portuguese manager

By Ryan Dabbs Published

Ruben Amorim will have his style of play and tactics scrutinised at Liverpool - and here's what to expect

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Football tactics and formations explained: the most common systems – and how to beat them

By John Robertson Last updated

TACTICS A rock, paper, scissors guide to the most familiar tactics and formations employed by contemporary coaches

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Chelsea manager Mauricio Pochettino looks up during the League Cup win over Middlesbrough.
‘Desperate’ Chelsea manager Mauricio Pochettino deploys unique tactic after Blues reach League Cup final

By Ben Mountain Published

Chelsea manager Mauricio Pochettino has suggested the Blues’ League Cup final is an “amazing achievement” – but do we hear a barrel being scraped?

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Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola
Manchester City looking to sign 'the next Leroy Sane' in surprising tactical tweak: report

By Joe Mewis Published

Manchester City could be set for a busy summer transfer window at the end of the season

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Arsenal captain Martin Odegaard during the Arsenal Men's team photocall at London Colney on August 08, 2023 in St Albans, England.
Arsenal: Martin Odegaard's future has been made clear following recent tactical tweaks from Mikel Arteta

By Mark White Published

Arsenal captain Martin Odegaard has been one of Mikel Arteta's most consistent performers – but his future in this side is looking ever clearer in recent weeks

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Tottenham Hotspur Manager Ange Postecoglou of Tottenham Hotspur watches from the sidelines during an exhibition football match against West Ham at Optus Stadium in Perth on July 18, 2023. (Photo by TREVOR COLLENS / AFP) / -- IMAGE RESTRICTED TO EDITORIAL USE - STRICTLY NO COMMERCIAL USE -- (Photo by TREVOR COLLENS/AFP via Getty Images)
Tottenham Hotspur want versatile defender perfectly suited to Ange Postecoglou's tactics: report

By Ryan Dabbs Published

Tottenham Hotspur are in the market for a new centre-back, and one on the radar could fit in brilliantly

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Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta looks on prior to the UEFA Champions League match between PSV Eindhoven and Arsenal FC at Philips Stadion on December 12, 2023 in Eindhoven, Netherlands.
Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta makes HUGE tactical decision that could solve his injury crisis

By Mark White Published

Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta has a pileup of injuries – and needs to solve it in a creative manner

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