Premier League final day: Three big games, three big questions

Alex Keble looks at the tactical battles in the three games that will decide who secures a Champions League spot…   The final day of the 2020/21 Premier League season is upon us and all eyes are on the race for Champions League football. Chelsea and Liverpool are in the driving seat ahead of Sunday’s […]

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Man City v Chelsea: One big game, five big questions…

With both managers obsessed with control, can we expect a drab, cagey rehearsal for the Champions League final? Not necessarily…   1) Does the FA Cup semi-final point to a dull game? Manchester City rested several key players for the FA Cup semi-final, but it still seems like a good place to start for a […]

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Man Utd v Liverpool: One big game, five big questions

Will Paul Pogba’s position make the difference for Manchester United or Liverpool? More big questions…   1) Is Liverpool’s high line vulnerable to United’s counters? The general territorial pattern of this game will see the visitors hold the majority of possession and patiently probe for gaps in the final third while Manchester United hold firm […]

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Man City v Tottenham: One big game, five big questions

Man City are overwhelming favourites against Tottenham based on form alone. Harry Kane will form the obvious crux of any Jose Mourinho plan.   1) Is Guardiola’s adapted system a bad fit for this game? Manchester City’s 15-match winning streak is the result of Pep Guardiola working out how to play pandemic football: controlling the […]

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