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This week - we’re asking if defence really wins you titles. Should you build your team around a solid defence — or a free-flowing attack? Host: Michael Bailey With: Michael Cox, Duncan Alexander and L...
Listen to Have Arsenal built the Premier League’s best ever defence? on Apple PodcastsThis week, we’re tackling the defensive midfield position. How has it evolved, who does it best and why are they suddenly scoring loads of goals? Host: Michael Bailey With: Michael Cox and Mark Carey ...
Listen to Why are defensive midfielders scoring so many goals? on Apple PodcastsThe Champions League returned this week with some huge clashes and intriguing results. So, at the halfway point of the league phase — how are the favourites shaping up, and who has caught our eye on ...
Listen to Champions League notebook on Apple PodcastsThe defending Premier League champions have lost four league matches in a row. So, where is it going wrong for Arne Slot’s Liverpool — and crucially, how do they fix their issues? Host: Michael Bailey...
Listen to How to fix Liverpool on Apple PodcastsThis season there have been zero instances of teams starting with a 4-4-2 in the Premier League. In the late 2000s the majority of teams lined up in a 4-4-2 - but since then, that figure has been ste...
Listen to A guide to the 4-4-2 formation on Apple Podcasts
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