Corner Tactics: Arsenal’s Defensive Dilemma
Hansen was very old school in his analysis of the Arsenal West Brom game on Saturday’s Match of the Day. When swinging into his usual tactical musings, he explained that West Brom, more so…
Why Italy will rejoin world’s best football nations under Cesare Prandelli
When the Italian Football Federation announced that former Fiorentina boss Cesare Prandelli had replaced Marcello Lippi at the post of the Italian national team, there were few who disputed the…
David Luiz Fills Gaping Void As Chelsea Rise To The Top
Another master class by Chelsea’s new recruit David Luiz helped ensure a vital victory over Champions League contenders Manchester City as the Blues looked to ease their anxiety in reserving…
Arsenal turn to Bob Wilson to solve goalkeeping crisis
Arsenal are locked in talks with former goalkeeper, goalkeeping coach and television presenter Bob Wilson as they look to alleviate the injury crisis between the sticks at the Emirates Stadium….
Manchester United vs Chelsea, Tottenham v Real Madrid and the Vitality of English Football
In less than two weeks’ time, two battle-weary formations will stare at one another across a field, the contrasting burdens of history and recent slip-ups pressing upon their shoulders. Clinging…
Kinnear strikes again – the case against ex-Newcastle United managers
Joe Kinnear, a man who can barely contain himself when the press are within his vicinity, has been at it again. In his most recent ramblings he has spoken of…
Football’s Best European Away Days: Barcelona, Milan, Paris and more
For those of you who support one of the many English Premier League teams with European aspirations this season, it’s never too early to start looking forward to the prospect…
Win Free Tickets To Brazil v Scotland
Five-Time World Champions Brazil take on Scotland on 27th March 2011 at the Emirates Stadium in London. We are offering one lucky Soccerlens.com reader (plus one guest) the chance to…
Nagatomo Inspires Inter Milan To Champions League Triumph
Inter Milan were one goal shy of edging Bayern Munich in Germany when in the 87th minute coach Leanordo looked to the bench for a spark. His solution: newly arrived…
Javier Hernandez: Why he’s the joker in Ferguson’s pack
Fun Fact: Javier Hernandez is small. Okay fair enough, firstly that fact wasn’t that much ‘fun’ and secondly he’s not too small, standing at a height of 1.73 metres. Still,…
To track or not to track? A Milan demonstration on stopping Tottenham at home
Fun fact: Tracking was extremely important to the pivotal champions league knockout round second leg between Tottenham and AC Milan. The Rossoneri went into the game very much the underdogs having been deservedly beaten at…
From playing Football Manager to being a Football Manager
Back in 2006 a guy named John Boileau made a courageous move and applied for a vacant job as Middlesbrough manager. You might remember that Boro were a Premier League…
Alex Ferguson v Arsene Wenger, Part Two
Read Part 1 of Alex Ferguson v Arsene Wenger, and also check out our United v Arsenal FA Cup preview. Castrol Performance data shows Manchester Untied manager, Sir Alex Fergsuon,…
Tottenham look forward to beating Milan
Tottenham registered a memorable 1-0 win away at the San Siro in the first leg of this tie, but have lost their way in the Premier League since then, looking unlikely to finish in the top 4 this season. Milan haven’t fared much better in terms of performances but they are top of the table and leading the title race against Inter.
But it’s not just about Champions League qualification – it’s about fulfilling your potential, pride and history – one club trying to make it, the other trying to revive it. Milan will have to considerably raise their game even if Tottenham are not at their best.
How a more defensive approach from Barcelona could lay Arsenal low
Yes, you are reading that correctly. Is it madness to alter the winning formation, or madness to not alter things against a side that will be no ordinary opposition at Camp Nou?
