The Tactics Board: How the 4-4-2 works

The classic 4-4-2 featured box-to-box midfielders, who rampaged up and down the field, and strike partnerships up front: Alan ...

How Chelsea can overwhelm Tottenham with ‘crosses of chaos’ if Enzo Maresca ditches predictable tactics

ENZO MARESCA cannot find the formula to make Chelsea consistent as they struggle against deep-lying defences. SunSport’s ...
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Chelsea are suffering from a very specific defensive tactic by their opponents

The sluggish start, followed by a second-half spark. Long throw-ins, pedestrian approach play, even the red and white stripes. Chelsea fans had seen this film before. An unconvincing 2-1 win over ...
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Hearts midfielder Blair Spittal discusses stating XI return, changing tactics and role in 'core' player group

The former Dundee United and Motherwell man was back in the Jambos’ starting line-up for Saturday’s 4-0 win over Dundee.
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Tactics: How Arsenal solved their biggest weakness to beat Burnley

Their victory at the weekend did little to sway the naysayers, either: Arsenal netted their first via a corner, and with ...

'We completely dominated': Mikel Arteta defends Arsenal tactics for Man City draw

Mikel Arteta has defended his team selection against Manchester City, arguing: “Nobody asked me about the midfield-three in Bilbao”. Arsenal claimed a point against City on Sunday after Gabriel ...