The New York Times

How Football Works: Midfield pivots and receiving the ball across the body

This is part of the How Football Works series, a piece-by-piece look at the mechanics of the game In English — a language that is, let’s face it, not always associated with elegant midfield play — we ...
The New York Times

What’s wrong with Newcastle United? Part one: New midfield and intensity issues

Can the real Newcastle United please stand up? Four games into the 2023-24 season and Eddie Howe’s side have shown four different faces. The opening day’s 5-1 win over Aston Villa was a reprisal of ...
Forbes

How Big A Problem Is Tottenham Hotspur’s Midfield?

TOPSHOT - Tottenham Hotspur's Portugese midfielder #06 Joao Palhinha celebrates after scoring their fourth goal during the UEFA Champions League, league phase football match between Tottenham Hotspur ...

Man United risk falling into an obvious tactical trap with their next midfield signing

Manchester United had plans for a midfield overhaul this summer.INEOS needed to sign an upgrade on Manuel Ugarte, who has ...