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FIFA 21 best formations: 5 great tried-and-tested systems explained
By Bradley Russell published
FIFA 21 These FIFA 21 formations will help you turn those score draws into emphatic victories

The Ole Gunnar Solskjaer conundrum: just how tactically astute is the Manchester United manager?
By Nora Calder published
Solskjaer got the approach against PSG exactly right, and is enjoying the longest winning streak away from home in Manchester United's history – but results like the Tottenham game can't be ignored

Handball chaos and a tactical battle for the ages: 8 things to look out for in the Premier League this weekend
By Alasdair Mackenzie published
Pep Guardiola and Marcelo Bielsa go head-to-head for the first time in the Premier League on a weekend that promises goals galore...

Deconstructing the 'Arteta Goal' – Arsenal's secret weapon that can stun Liverpool
By Richard Jolly last updated
Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta has given his side a way to beat opposition press through possession-based counter-attacks in a way that has already punished Premier League rivals

How Manchester United could line up with new signing Donny van de Beek in the side
By Ed McCambridge published
Dutchman Donny van de Beek's £35m arrival from Ajax gives Manchester United a range of interesting options in midfield

Jack Grealish doesn't naturally fit into England's system – so can he adapt to the role Gareth Southgate wants him to play?
By Richard Jolly published
The reason Jack Grealish only got a belated England call-up this week is that the role he excels in for Aston Villa doesn't exist in Southgate's plans. How can he prove himself for the Three Lions?

How Arsenal transfer target Houssem Aouar could fit into Mikel Arteta's team
By Mark White published
They've landed Gabriel Magalhaes, and Arsenal are set to bid for the Lyon schemer this week - where does Houssem Aouar fit into Mikel Arteta's plans?

Is Pep Guardiola holding Manchester City back in the Champions League? How his biggest weakness is linked to his greatest strength
By Mark White published
We all know Pep Guardiola is a genius – but Manchester City's defeat to Lyon showed that his constant need to out-think his opponents is his Achilles heel
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