Tag: Odsonne Edouard

Patrick Vieira – Crystal Palace – Tactical Analysis

by Rhys Desmond, posted in Formations, Managers, Premier League, Team Analysis

After Roy Hodgson's retirement from the game, many thought Crystal Palace were doomed for relegation. However, with a couple of new signings and a more energetic, attack-minded style of play, Patrick Vieira has taken Palace to new heights. While they sit just tenth place in the table, Vieira's Eagles have now gone unbeaten in their last six matches, including a massive 2-0 win to set title-contenders Manchester City back a peg. Even in matches they've lost the season, the signs of what's to come from Palace in the future are promising. So with that, here is a tactical analysis of Patrick Vieira's Crystal Palace.

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How Crystal Palace Shocked Tottenham Hotspur – Tactical Analysis

by Rhys Desmond, posted in Match Analysis, Most Recent, Premier League

After weeks of succeeding with narrow 1-0 wins in a 4-3-3 formation, Nuno Espirito Santo decided change was needed. To be fair to Nuno, without the injured Heung-Min Son and Steven Bergwijn, change likely was needed. But unfortunately the Portuguese manager adapted in the completely wrong way, and Crystal Palace, yes Crystal Palace, tore them to shreds.

Premier League Tactical Review – Matchday 4

by Rhys Desmond, posted in Match Analysis, Most Recent, Premier League

Matchday 4 of the 2021-22 Premier League season will forever be remembered as the day Cristiano Ronaldo made his return to Manchester United, and scored a brace in his first match back. But many more BIG things happened this weekend, including Crystal Palace thumping table toppers Tottenham Hotspur, Arsenal picking up a big win in their relegation six-pointer against Norwich, and City continuing their impressive clean sheet run with a 1-0 win over Leicester. Here is our tactical review of Matchday 4.

The Longball – Premier League Preview Show – Brighton & Hove Albion

by Rhys Desmond, posted in Most Recent, Podcast, Premier League

On this episode of The Longball Premier League Preview Show, John and Declan are joined by Scott from We Are Brighton to discuss all things Seagull related. The panel discuss whether the addition of Odsonne Edouard can unlock Brighton's goal shy attack, whether the addition of Enock Mwepu allows Brighton to have one of the best midfield's in the Prem, and how Brighton can break their curse and live up to their expected goals!