Tactics
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How to make the opposition play the long ball game
By Huw Davies published
Chris Hughton Chris Hughton talks us through disabling the opposition's passing game and making them play route one

Playing with three attackers
By Ben Welch published
Phil Brown Drogba, Anelka and Torres? With the right midfield, a trio up top can work wonders, says Phil Brown

How to counter the high press
By Ben Welch published
Chris Hughton A host of clubs use a pressing style of football to win the ball back in the opposition's half - but what can you do to beat the high press?

What to do when you’re 3-0 down
By Ben Welch published
Psychology Damage limitation is a loser’s game, insists former Sheffield United gaffer Mick Wadsworth

Playing the offside trap as a full-back: the do's and don'ts
By Ben Welch published
Chris Hughton Positioning is key to snaring a striker in an offside trap, says former Spurs left back Chris Hughton

How to nullify pace
By Ben Welch published
Pace Former Reading boss Brian McDermott says you need to press high, create pressure and be brave

Ancelotti: How to design a counterattack
By Ben Welch published
Chelsea Hit a team on the break with tactical advice from Champions League winning gaffer Carlo Ancelotti
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