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Soccer (FIFA)
fromRush The Kop
9 hours ago

The good outweighed the bad in Liverpool's imperative 2-0 win over Brighton

Liverpool defeats elite, possession-oriented teams but struggles against lower-ranked, physical, direct sides that exploit set pieces and counters, producing inconsistent overall results.
Soccer (FIFA)
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Pitch Points: Are long throws changing soccer, and is Liverpool's title defence over?

Long throw-ins in the Premier League have more than doubled per match, reshaping tactics, prompting debate, and drawing possible regulatory attention.
Manchester United
fromwww.bbc.com
2 months ago

Has modern football adopted the Allardyce playbook? We asked him

Modern Premier League trends favor long balls, set-pieces, and elevated tactical observation—approaches Sam Allardyce successfully employed decades earlier.
Soccer (FIFA)
fromwww.bbc.com
2 months ago

Why Arsenal and Man City are bringing back long-ball football

Arsenal and Manchester City increasingly use long goal-kicks and quick ground passing to advance directly, alongside tactical shifts and renewed goalkeeper long-passing.
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