Daily Archives: January 4, 2024

Manchester United and the evolution of its midfield diamond

The fallacy surrounding Manchester United in recent seasons has been that of the midfield diamond. A tactical concept, and a strategical structure, deriving at Manchester United from how Bobby Charlton was deployed in the 1960s. A deep-lying center forward, alongside hard-tackling midfield creator-destroyers, such as Maurice Setters, Paddy Crerand, David Sadler, or Nobby Stiles. Bringing into play with long-range pinpoint …

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Anton Ferdinand admits he has been amazed by Tottenham man this season

Anton Ferdinand admits despite not liking Tottenham Hotspur, he has been amazed by Ange Postecoglou this season. Tottenham have impressed with their offensive football so far this season and find themselves only one point away from top four in the standings, despite suffering with multiple key injuries. Despite losing a player like Harry Kane in summer, the North London club …

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European giants will not make move for £100m Newcastle man in January

Paris Saint-Germain will not make a move for Newcastle’s Bruno Guimaraes during the current transfer window despite reports out of Brazil.  That is according to Ben Jacobs, who states that Guimaraes will stay put at St James’ Park for the rest of the season having recently signed a new deal. Reports from ESPN Brazil via GOAL stated that the French giants …

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Barcelona lose star defender to an injury during Las Palmas clash

Barcelona kicked things off against Las Palmas away at the Gran Canaria just a little while ago and things are already looking for worrisome for them. After all, the reigning La Liga champions let in a goal just 12 minutes into the contest, with former Barça forward, Munir El Haddadi, doing the honours. Prior to that moment, though, the Blaugrana …

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Premier League club ready to push for six-goal Arsenal star in January

Crystal Palace are prepared to push hard for Arsenal striker Eddie Nketiah if the North London club become open to letting the 24-year-old leave during the current transfer window.  That is according to David Ornstein, who reports that the Eagles have a strong interest in the Gunners forward but Arsenal are not open to letting him leave. Ben Jacobs has also …

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Vazquez ready to switch Cincinnati for Mexican side Monterrey

United States men’s national team star Brandon Vazquez seems set for a move from Cincinnati to Monterrey. The forward originally joined the Major League Soccer side in 2019 via trade with Nashville. The Boys in Gold grabbed the striker in their expansion draft, however, they quickly swapped him for Targeted Allocation Money. Vazquez also previously played for Atlanta and Mexican …

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