News
January Window: The Moves That Could Settle the Title Race
The winter window is rarely transformative, but with the title race this tight, the right January addition could be decisive.
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News
Real Madrid’s Managerial Gamble Has Not Paid Off
The post-Ancelotti era at the Bernabeu has been turbulent. A short-lived appointment has already unravelled, and questions are mounting.
Data
What xG Can and Cannot Tell You About a Title Race
Expected goals is the most useful number in football and the most misused. A guide to reading it properly when the stakes are highest.
Match Analysis
Arsenal vs City Is Becoming Football’s Defining Rivalry
The two clubs at the top again, but the dynamic has shifted. Arsenal are no longer chasing. They are setting the pace.
Data
Viktor Gyokeres: Does His Game Translate to the Premier League?
A prolific scorer arrives in England with questions attached. The data offers clues about whether the goals will follow him.
News
The New Season: Arsenal Look Like a Team Built to Win It
Early-season Arsenal carry a different feel. The squad is deeper, the press is sharper, and the sense of a team peaking at the right time is real.
Opinion
Arsenal’s Big Summer: Spending to Finally Get Over the Line
After three near-misses, Arsenal are investing heavily this summer. The signings suggest a clear diagnosis of what was missing.
Match Analysis
PSG 5-0 Inter: The Most Complete Champions League Final in Years
PSG demolished Inter to win their first Champions League, and the performance was the purest expression yet of Luis Enrique's collective.
Match Analysis
Title Weekend: Liverpool and Barcelona Crowned Champions
Two of Europe's biggest leagues found their champions, and both stories were about successful transitions to new management.
Tactics
Barcelona’s 102-Goal Season: Anatomy of Flick’s Attack
Barcelona are about to win La Liga having scored at a rate not seen in years. The attacking blueprint behind the goals is worth studying.