Umir Irfan

Football tactics correspondent

The key differences between Tuchel and Southgate's England teams
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England Men
Posted
22 June
Why Pochettino's fluid USA midfield is thriving
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World Cup
Posted
19 June
Tactical analysis: England look exciting but how can they tighten up?
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England Men
Posted
18 June
Did you spot these England tactics? Video, 00:01:05
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England Men
Posted
18 June
Chalobah call-up fits Tuchel pattern
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Chelsea
Posted
16 June
False nines? 4-4-2? The tactical trends defining World Cup so far
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World Cup
Posted
15 June
Taking a leaf from Arsenal's playbook - Tuchel's set-piece plan
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England Men
Posted
15 June
Drop deep, cash in - why Kane can be England's free-scoring false nine
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England Men
Posted
11 June
How the weather can shape the tactics of a football nation
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World Cup
Posted
11 June
Carlos Cuesta: My tactics, leaving Arsenal and becoming Europe's youngest manager
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Italian Serie A
Posted
5 June
How to stop PSG's fluid attack
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Arsenal
Posted
30 May
The tactics that could win Arsenal the Champions League
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European Football
Posted
30 May
How Guardiola transformed the Premier League tactically
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Man City
Posted
22 May
Moving between back four and back five mid-game - Alonso's tactics
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Chelsea
Posted
21 May
What tactics might Alonso use at Chelsea?
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Chelsea
Posted
20 May
How Doku became key player for treble-chasing Man City
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Man City
Posted
16 May
How De Zerbi brought life to sinking Spurs
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Tottenham
Posted
4 May
Davide Ancelotti: My dad, my tactics and Brazil's World Cup prospects
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Football
Posted
4 May
The tactical fluidity that makes PSG so impressive
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European Football
Posted
28 April
How Guardiola found his best Man City XI
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Man City
Posted
25 April
How will Arteta set Arsenal up for Man City showdown?
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Arsenal
Posted
19 April
'I leave as one more of you' - but how do Man City replace departing Silva?
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Man City
Posted
16 April
Are Kompany's Bayern a glimpse at football after Guardiola?
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Football
Posted
15 April
Seven games to go - how will De Zerbi try to save Spurs?
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Tottenham
Posted
9 April