Tactical Analysis

Buckle up, because we're covering a lot of ground in this week's episode. In chronological order, here are all the questions the gents were able to get to: – What is Everton's best case scenario if they sell Lukaku and Barkley this summer?– What stops first, and when: Spurs 'competing with the top 4', or Spurs spending around half as much on wages as them?– Does Klopp's style of play have the capacity, with an improved squad, to consistently defeat low block counter-attack Premier League...

The two Mikes discuss Higuain shaking off the "choker" label, Juventus holding off another great attacking side, and Atletico coming up empty at the hands of their rivals. Then, it's time for a long talk about what went wrong with Arsenal this year, what changes could mean (and whether they seem likely), and what the future holds for the club if it finishes sixth. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSupport the show

Another week, another Cascadian derby, another Fredy Montero goal. Only trouble was this week it ended in a 2-1 defeat. We dissect Vancouver Whitecaps' loss against the Portland Timbers. Was it the cliched game of two halves that it felt? Where did it all go wrong, who stood out, who was targeted, and should the 'Caps have taken something from it? We get the thoughts from 'Caps coach Carl Robinson and striker Fredy Montero after the match, about the game and where they go from here with three more tough away games coming up fast. We also chat with Christian Bolanos, who had a poor first half display but was likely the best player on the pitch for the Whitecaps in the second half. It's an honest take after the game, and there may be a little frustration starting to show. See what you think. With the MLS Transfer Window closing soon, are the 'Caps still likely to add some new faces? We hear from Robbo and ponder where they need to be and will they come? There's also chat about tactics, fitness levels, Kekuta Manneh, a look ahead to next week's Canadian derby at Montreal, and more. Have a listen!

Joe Devine is joined by Alex Stewart to discuss zonal and man marking. From Helenio Herrera to Tony Pulis; defending is often seen as dull. But when you take a closer look at the complexities of defensive systems, you’ll find artistry on par with the attacking game. Zonal vs Man Marking - https://youtu.be/BLMhylkO2eo Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

London is Blue is a soccer fancast created by Chelsea FC fans from America and covers all things Chelsea. Hosts are @BBBusbee, @DanDormer and @NickVerlaney. London is Blue is proud to be presented by WorldSoccerShop. Visit them at www.WorldSoccerShop.com to find the best Chelsea FC gear! GUEST: Jeff Borzello, ESPN Insider for College Basketball and Chelsea fan. Follow him at @JeffBorzello on Twitter! Part 1: West Ham United Review Chelsea 2-1 West Ham United, Premier League Monday, March 6th | London Stadium Fabregas was selected again over Matic, but this time the opponents weren't sloppy in possession and tight defensively. Instead, Fabregas had to unlock a physical side with lots of engergy. Up top Pedro has cemented a starting spot as his own and he delivered another assist today, absolutely playing the pass of the match to set up Hazard and the opening goal. This is the stuff of champions and we need to respect it! Man of the Match? N'Golo Kante, duh. Part 2: Social Media Questions What's wrong with Matic? Is this team the most adaptive ever? How terrible is the London Stadium? Will Conte stick to counter-attacking or try to kill teams off? And more! Part 3: Manchester United Preview Chelsea vs. Manchester United, Premier League Monday, March 13th | Stamford Bridge No Zlatan, no problem? Both teams have scored plenty of goals in the competition, but Mourinho's men play the week before in Europa League. Will Conte continue to rotate players or start to stick to his preferred Premier League lineup? Contact Us Twitter: https://twitter.com/LondonBluePod Instagram: https://instagram.com/LondonBluePod Facebook: https://facebook.com/LondonBluePod Website: http://londonisbluepodcast.com iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/london-is-blue-chelsea-fc/ This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/londonbluepod/support Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Robbie Mustoe and Robbie Earle are joined by Liverpool legend, Steve Nicol to recap the Premier League midweek action. Topics include Liverpool 1-1 Chelsea (0:30), Arsenal 1-2 Watford (11:05), Sunderland 0-0 Tottenham (19:23), Manchester United 0-0 Hull City (22:05), West Ham 0-4 Manchester City (29:09), a look at the relegation zone (33:38), analyzing the current state of the FA Cup (37:58) and ending with thoughts on Stevie's book, "5 League Titles and a Packet of Crisps" (41:00).

Defense presents a lot of problems when it comes to statistical analysis, and it gets very tricky when you start to move beyond chances created or conceded. The easy-to-define link between what players are doing and the endpoint of expected goals and goals on offense isn't so easy to follow backwards from the same result on defense. The two Mikes examine why defensive stats aren't great, and why reacting to what an offense is doing is hard to quantify beyond the reaction itself. Learn mo...

Robbie Mustoe and Robbie Earle break down Man United's 1-0 victory over Tottenham and the emergence of Henrikh Mkhitaryan. Has Jose Mourinho found his best starting XI? As for Spurs, the 2 Robbies look at what's missing from a still promising squad. Also, reaction to Chelsea's 1-0 win against West Brom thanks to a goal from who else, Diego Costa. Mustoe and Earle discuss how the Blues continue to find new ways to win against different types of opposition. Plus, analysis on Liverpool's 2-2 draw with West Ham and the Loris Karius problem developing in goal for Jurgen Klopp. The pod ends with a chat on the MLS Cup and how the league can continue to improve and grow.

Rog and Davo relive the tactical battle between Antonio Conte and Pep Guardiola, marvel at tiny Bournemouth's comeback win over high-flying Liverpool and duck-and-cover while recapping Spurs 5 - 0 Swansea. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Robbie Mustoe & Robbie Earle on Man City's 4-0 defeat at Barcelona including analysis of the mistakes made by City and the decisions made by Pep Guardiola. Also, thoughts on Arsenal's blowout victory over Ludogorets, Leicester's 1-0 win against Copenhagen and Tottenham's draw with Bayer Leverkusen. Plus, a preview of Sunday's big Premier League match - Chelsea v. Manchester United.

What we talk about when we talk about pressing actually varies more than most pundits would have you believe. For instance, Liverpool and Tottenham Hotspur have similar approaches, but one big difference. Bayer Leverkusen has a tendency to turn their pressing into hockey on grass. The two Mikes dive a little deeper into types of pressing and their desired results, and then sort out all these Champions League changes everyone is freaking out about. ...

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What do Vancouver Whitecaps need to do now to take the next step in MLS and beyond? A roundtable discussion.

Rog and Davo relive every clap, hug and kiss of Jurgen Klopp's Liverpool debut at Spurs. Plus, Manchester United's dismantling of Everton, pornographic passing from Arsenal and a Raheem Sterling hat trick. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Vancouver Whitecaps 'Season So Far' roundtable with guest Jordan Harvey