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Who has the best attack in Europe? Podcast Episode · The Athletic FC Tactics Podcast · April 9 · 34m

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This week we're talking all things attack.

Who does it best, and do attackers all need to defend?

With @zonal-marking.bsky.social @markcarey93.bsky.social @liamtharme.bsky.social & @mattdaviesadams.bsky.social

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Manchester City were deserving winners against Liverpool, but Arne Slot's side were on par — if not the stronger side — for the opening 35 minutes.

So what went wrong?

📝 @markcarey93.bsky.social

🔗 www.nytimes.com/athletic/717...

The Athletic FC Tactics Podcast: Man United & England: How to build a complete midfield This week, we’re discussing midfield combinations.From your creators, to destroyers; how do player roles complement each other?Let’s build a complete midfield!Host: Michael BaileyGuests: Michae...

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This week, we're talking all things midfield combinations.

How do you build a complete midfield?

@zonal-marking.bsky.social @michaeljbailey.bsky.social @markcarey93.bsky.social & @liamtharme.bsky.social have the answers!

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The Athletic FC Tactics Podcast: The impact of football’s relentless schedule This week, we’re discussing football’s relentless schedule.What impact is it having on players and matches?And… can we measure whether football is actually more intense than it used to be?Hos...

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What impact is football’s relentless schedule having on players and matches?

With @zonal-marking.bsky.social @liamtharme.bsky.social @markcarey93.bsky.social & @michaeljbailey.bsky.social

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The Athletic FC Tactics Podcast: Have Premier League clubs really struggled in Europe? This week, we’re discussing an enthralling round of Champions League Round of 16 ties.From Premier League struggles and Pep Guardiola’s European record, to how good Bayern Munich and Real Madri...

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Did Premier League clubs really struggle in the Champions League Round of 16? Or not?

With @zonal-marking.bsky.social @oilysailor.bsky.social @markcarey93.bsky.social & @michaeljbailey.bsky.social

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The Athletic FC Tactics Podcast: Premier League trends: How to break down low blocks This week — we’re talking tactical trends… from low blocks, to headed clearances and the return of long-range screamers.Host: Michael BaileyGuests: Michael Cox, Mark Carey, Liam TharmeProduce...

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The team talk tactical trends.

High, low and mid-blocks.

And a serious discussion on the health risks around heading.

With @markcarey93.bsky.social, @zonal-marking.bsky.social, @liamtharme.bsky.social & @michaeljbailey.bsky.social.

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The soccer analytics experts aiming to transform a club in Portugal’s fourth division Sport Uniao Sintrense have never featured in their nation's top-flight before, but four men are aiming to change that

Travel 25 minutes out of Lisbon, and you might find the most upwardly mobile club in Portugal.

Great to chat with Felix Kruger & Tom Worville on their new project with Dionny Macedo and Luís Ferreira. SU Sintrense are in good hands since Kruger invested in the club.

www.nytimes.com/athletic/701...

High blocks, low blocks, everywhere you look...blocks.

Using data from SkillCorner, I break down how each side likes to set up out of possession, and what it means for their playing style.

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Piece here: www.nytimes.com/athletic/703...

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The Athletic FC Tactics Podcast: A cold, windy night in Stoke: How weather impacts football This week — we’re diving into the world of weather. How do the elements impact what happens on the pitch? From the rainy, cold and windy nights at Stoke.To the scorching heat of the 1994 Worl...

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All about the weather! ☀️

How does it impact football, tactics, play styles? 🌧️

With @zonal-marking.bsky.social, @conor-oneill.bsky.social, @markcarey93.bsky.social & @michaeljbailey.bsky.social

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New manager, new danger: Why footballers are more susceptible to injuries after a coaching change Changing position or role can introduce different physical and biomechanical stresses to a player's body – with predictable consequences

Unfortunate injury news for Patrick Dorgu, who has been playing in a different position in recent weeks.

I wrote last week on the impact of new managers, new player roles, and new systems on players' injury susceptibility.

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New manager, new danger: Why footballers are more susceptible to injuries after a coaching change Changing position or role can introduce different physical and biomechanical stresses to a player's body – with predictable consequences

The incidence of injuries increases when a new manager joins the club, but why might this be? Factors as simple as training pitches, training schedules, and tactical role changes can contribute to injury risk.

Link to the article for @theathleticfc.bsky.social here:

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The Totally Football Show with James Richardson: Arteta takes on Carrick in the Premier League as English clubs dominate in Europe Jimbo has Duncan Alexander, Natalie Gedra and Mark Carey for company in the studio ahead of a bumper Premier League weekend.The Champions League midweek concludes with comfortable wins for Liverpoo...

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The football and the pods keep on coming with @acjimbo.bsky.social, @oilysailor.bsky.social, Natalie Gedra & @markcarey93.bsky.social:

🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿Are clubs finding Champions League easier?
🔴Jesus or Gyökeres v #MUFC?
🩺Dr Tottenham head to Turf Moor?
☺️The loveliest managers

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The Athletic FC Tactics Podcast: No sweet home: Is 'home advantage' fading? This week, we’re diving into the world of home and away - discussing the tactical differences between performing in front of your own fans, and taking to the road.What are the key elements to pla...

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Does home advantage still exist in football?

@michaeljbailey.bsky.social @zonal-marking.bsky.social @markcarey93.bsky.social & @liamtharme.bsky.social discuss!

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The Athletic FC Tactics Podcast: A stat for every Premier League club We’re more than halfway through the Premier League season. So this week, we’ll use our good old friend data to assess the main talking point for all 20 clubs.Host: Duncan AlexanderWith: Michae...

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A statistic (or two) for EVERY Premier League club!

Enjoy!

@zonal-marking.bsky.social @oilysailor.bsky.social @liamtharme.bsky.social @markcarey93.bsky.social

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The Athletic FC Tactics Podcast: How to fix Man United in the short term This week, there’s only one topic in town: Manchester United Football Club.Ruben Amorim’s gone, so how do they go about replacing him — both in the short, and long term?And how does any club ...

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New year, still talking about Manchester United.

More specifically, caretaker managers, interim managers, and long-term planning.

@zonal-marking.bsky.social @michaeljbailey.bsky.social @markcarey93.bsky.social & @liamtharme.bsky.social

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📈 Progressive passing using goalkeeper
💥 Energetic pressing to win ball back high up pitch
👶 Faith in youth with Strasbourg

Liam Rosenior has been announced as Chelsea head coach.

Here's what his time in France tells us about how he sets up his team ⤵️

✍️ @markcarey93.bsky.social

🔗 bit.ly/4jvw1xt

The Totally Football Show with James Richardson: 
City stunned by Chelsea as Arsenal go 6 points clear. And Amorim sends a message? Jimbo welcomes Daniel Storey, Mark Carey and Matt Davies-Adams into the pod after Matchday 20 of the Premier League season.Man City were expected to dispatch manageress Chelsea but Enzo Fernandez�...

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It's @acjimbo.bsky.social, @danielstorey85.bsky.social, @markcarey93.bsky.social, @mattdaviesadams.bsky.social & @georgecaulkin.bsky.social kicking off 2026!

🫢Enzo stuns City!
🤨Amorim pulls a Maresca?
🚀Reed's rocket
🐝Brilliant Brentford
😬West Ham v Forest

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🟣 Can Aston Villa defy the data?
⚪️ Leeds' strong summer research pays off
🐝 Kelleher's phenomenal penalty record

@markcarey93.bsky.social & @conor-oneill.bsky.social bring you five tactical trends to look out for over Christmas

🔗 www.nytimes.com/athletic/691...

The Athletic FC Tactics Podcast: Who has the most settled squad in the Premier League? This week — we’re talking the tactics of squad rotation…Who are the most and least stable Premier League clubs in how they use their players?And does stability equal success?Host: Michael Bai...

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Today we ask - who has the most settled squad in the Premier League?

With @zonal-marking.bsky.social @markcarey93.bsky.social @liamtharme.bsky.social & @michaeljbailey.bsky.social!

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The Athletic FC Tactics Podcast: Has Salah actually declined? This week — we’re talking about the tactics surrounding player power.Can stars be given total freedom, or is the collective more important?Host: Michael BaileyWith: Michael Cox, Mark Carey and ...

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Salah, Real Madrid and star players vs the collective.

With @zonal-marking.bsky.social @liamtharme.bsky.social @markcarey93.bsky.social & @michaeljbailey.bsky.social

Enjoy!

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Re-predicting the Premier League after 10 games YouTube video by The Athletic FC

This week on The Show, we're repredicting the Premier League with @markcarey93.bsky.social's permission. Within that, I've got sections on:

* Bournemouth style shift?
* What's gone wrong for Newcastle?
* Are Spurs actually better defensively?

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