In anticipation of United’s season opener versus Brighton, this article will highlight some tactical elements they have employed during pre-season–focusing on the budding dynamics down the team’s right flank. Introduction For the past few years, Manchester United have been heavily left-side dominant. Most of our best players played or preferred playing there, and there hadContinue reading “What are Manchester United ‘cooking’ this season?”
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Game-week 5 Report
Italy 0 – 1 Portugal A goal from David Chukwudi assisted by captain Renle meant that his side secured qualification on the last day. The Italian team lineup caused a lot of talking points as many of their star players were out of position most notably Mammah playing as their 9. This didn’t affect theirContinue reading “Game-week 5 Report”
Game-week 4 Report
Belgium 2 – 2 Italy A brace from Presley and goals from Iloka and Chibudom were enough to see the game end as a draw. Belgium started the game strongly with an early goal from Presley in the 6th minute. The striker was first to an excellent ball over the top from Buyi and wastedContinue reading “Game-week 4 Report”
Game-Week 3 Report
Match Report: Croatia 1-1 Portugal ‘Jide scores a stunning goal, but Denrele equalizes late in the game.’A stunning 40-yard free-kick from Jide and a thunderous outside of the box shot from Denrele leaves both teams searching for their first victory in the competition. Portugal started the game brightly, looking to win their first game ofContinue reading “Game-Week 3 Report”
Game-week 2 Report
FRANCE 2-0 BELGIUM Charis’ brace propelled France to the top of the table with four points. Belgium dominated possession in the first half but failed to create any clear-cut opportunities, owing to Olumide Bajomo’s numerous misplaced passes in the final third. However, Presley’s excellent pressing resulted in him creating a chance out of nothing inContinue reading “Game-week 2 Report”
Game-week 1 Report
France 0-0 Croatia This was a gloomy match. The players appeared nervous as if they were terrified of playing the first official bluesteel match. The first half was tense, with several passes failing to hit their intended recipients. Charis had the best chance of the half when a mis-kick fell to his feet, but heContinue reading “Game-week 1 Report”
Premier League Transfer Window: Ratings and Review
During this transfer window, so many Premier League teams adjust transfer strategies to cope with the financial climate, which the pandemic inflicted. Nonetheless, teams still made a fair amount of investment as they entire the hectic new campaign. Which teams do you think had the best transfer window? Read on and share your opinion inContinue reading “Premier League Transfer Window: Ratings and Review”
Game-week 33: Review
United and Bournemouth provide a 7-goal thriller. Many spectators were surprised when the unchanged United side went a goal down, but they showed their class as they came back and scored five against a tough Bournemouth side. Furthermore, it was a massive day for youngster Mason Greenwood as he bagged a brace and stole theContinue reading “Game-week 33: Review”
Gameweek 32: Review
Arsenal shrug of relegation-threatened Norwich. It was all smooth sailing for the gunners as they knocked four past a Norwich side who already seemed to have settled for Championship football next season. The canaries must have felt early on that it would be another unlucky outing for them after Ben Godfrey struck the post withContinue reading “Gameweek 32: Review”
Game-week 31: Review
Martial captures the attention at Old Trafford. It was a day to remember for United’s Anthony Martial, scoring his first senior hat trick, and becoming the first player to score a hat trick in the premier for the club since Robin van Persie back in 2011. Martial displayed signs of a ruthless finisher for hisContinue reading “Game-week 31: Review”
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