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1 month ago | 
betweentheposts.net | David Pugh |Neel Shelat |Josh Manley
Rayo Vallecano edged Celta Vigo on the penultima matchday of the Spanish La Liga. The Madrid side’s first-half high press and sustained pressure in possession allowed them to take a lead into the break. The hosts defended deeper and made quick transitions into attack in the first half and pegged the visitors back in the second, but they came up short in the end.
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2 months ago | 
betweentheposts.net | Josh Manley |Erik Elias |Neel Shelat
Unai Emery's Aston Villa team found a way to break through Newcastle's midfield pressing through their positional structure in this game and were rewarded with three points. The first half ended level, but three goals in quick succession in the second half secured the win for Villa who also gave away few chances from open play. Tactical analysis and match report by Josh Manley.
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2 months ago | 
betweentheposts.net | Emmanuel Adeyemi-Abere |Josh Manley |Neel Shelat
Cup competition can bring the best out of clubs, but the week-to-week grind from the Premier League has different demands. This clash in the capital let the table toppers come to the cusp of silverware as Arsenal allowed themselves to fall short of the standards set in the last two years. Tactical analysis and match report by Emmanuel Adeyemi-Abere.
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2 months ago | 
betweentheposts.net | Josh Manley |Max Bergmann |Nick Hartland
Former Manchester United man Anthony Elanga scored the decisive goal early on here with a superb counter-attacking solo effort. Forest defended astutely, although United created chances with their width-focused approach in the second half. Ultimately though, United were not able to convert their chances to equalize. Tactical analysis and match report by Josh Manley.
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2 months ago | 
betweentheposts.net | Josh Manley |Kareem Bianchi |Om Arvind
Olympique Lyonnais showed a fluid possession game here and a defensive scheme that allowed them to restrict United's attacks. However, they still needed a last-minute goal from Rayan Cherki to end this game level, while much of the attention will be on the decisive role of André Onana in this game. Tactical analysis and match report by Josh Manley. After a convincing win over Real Sociedad in the last round, Manchester United's Europa League campaign continued this week against Olympique Lyonnais.
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Mar 2, 2025 | 
betweentheposts.net | Gaurav Krishnan |Om Arvind |Josh Manley
Real Madrid claimed the spoils against Villareal in their away fixture at the Estadi del a Ceramica. Kylian Mbappe scored a quickfire brace after Juan Foyth bundled the ball over the line from a corner in the first half. Mbappe’s goals gave Real the victory as they remain top of La Liga by a slender margin. Tactical analysis and match report by Gaurav Krishnan. It’s been some week for Carlo Ancelotti and Real Madrid.
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Jan 2, 2025 | 
betweentheposts.net | Rahul Madhavan |Josh Manley |Manasvin Andra
Arsenal put their recent struggles behind them with a much-improved performance in the North London Derby. While the scoreline suggests a close contest, the Gunners were in control from the very first whistle. Their quality shone through, especially their out-of-possession approach, as they disrupted Tottenham Hotspur’s build-ups and created numerous chances on the breakaway. Tactical analysis and match report by Rahul Madhavan. We decided to make this article free to read.
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Jan 2, 2025 | 
betweentheposts.net | Fahd Ahmed |Josh Manley
Two teams with differing narratives of overperformance and underachievement faced off, showcasing the reasons behind their current trajectories. Eintracht Frankfurt continued their winning momentum with another victory, whilst Borussia Dortmund's struggles showed no signs of easing. Tactical analysis and match report by Fahd Ahmed. The season narratives for Eintracht Frankfurt and Borussia Dortmund have been vastly different.
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Jan 2, 2025 | 
betweentheposts.net | Fahd Ahmed |Manasvin Andra |Josh Manley
An intensely contested match between two of Germany's strongest teams ended in a thrilling draw, with the home side mounting an impressive comeback. The result slowed Bayer Leverkusen’s momentum as they continue their pursuit of defending their crown. Tactical analysis and match report by Fahd Ahmed. The eagerly awaited clash between RB Leipzig and Bayer Leverkusen was the highlight match of the weekend in the Bundesliga.
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Jan 2, 2025 | 
betweentheposts.net | Nick Smoothy |Josh Manley |Max Bergmann
Nottingham Forest and Liverpool shared the spoils in this top of the table clash. Nuno's side defended resolutely and deserved a point whilst Slot's substitutions continue to positively impact Liverpool's results. Tactical analysis and match report by Nick Smoothy. At the start of the 2024/25 Premier League season, there wouldn’t have been many that foresaw a mid-January fixture between Nottingham Forest and Liverpool being described as a ‘top of the table’ clash.
