This is the last show of the year, so the perfect time to look back on the tactical highlights of 2024.

We’re talking trends, teams, players, standout moments and of course, our tweak of the YEAR!

Host: Michael Bailey

With: Michael Cox, Mark Carey and Thom Harris

Producer: Mike Stavrou

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This week we’re looking at the Premier League teams who are punching above their weight… we’re talking Nottingham Forest, Brighton, Bournemouth, Brentford, Fulham and maybe a few others.

How do these clubs build their status in the English top flight and climb the table in the years after promotion?

Host: Michael Bailey

With: Michael Cox, Mark Carey and Liam Tharme

Producer: Mike Stavrou

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This week we’re delving into the world of game state, and how tactics change whether a team is winning, losing or drawing.

And… can we come up with what the most dangerous scoreline really is?

Host: Michael Bailey

With: Michael Cox, Mark Carey and Liam Tharme

Producer: Mike Stavrou

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It’s Liverpool against Manchester City at Anfield in the Premier League this weekend — and given what these two clubs have been up to recently, there’s plenty to dissect, on the present and what we may get down the road. 

Host: Michael Bailey

With: Michael Cox, Mark Carey and Thom Harris

Producer: Mike Stavrou

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In light of Manchester City’s attempts to cope without Ballon d’Or winner Rodri, and Arsenal’s struggles without their captain Martin Odegaard, we’re asking — how do teams cope without their star players?

Host: Michael Bailey

With: Liam Tharme, Thom Harris, Art de Roché

Producer: Mike Stavrou

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In this episode, we talk about back three formations.

Ruben Amorim loves them, and he’ll be the boss at Manchester United from next week. 

And Simone Inzaghi’s Internazionale, also featuring a back three, beat Arsenal this week, had already drawn with Man City; and are yet to concede a Champions League goal.

So are back threes back? Or is this just a brief moment back in the sun?

And can Manchester United’s current squad adapt to Amorim’s favoured formation?

Host: Michael Bailey

With: Michael Cox, Mark Carey and Liam Tharme.

Producer: Steve Hankey.

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This week, we’re focusing on Barcelona after an incredible pair of results for Hansi Flick’s side.

Barcelona’s 4-0 win over Real Madrid in El Clasico came just three days after their 4-1 victory over Bayern Munich in the Champions League. Not bad!

So, how has Hansi Flick done it? Let’s find out!

Host: Matt Davies-Adams

With: Michael Cox, Mark Carey and Thom Harris

Producer: Mike Stavrou

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This week, we’re focusing on Liverpool and their almost perfect start under new manager Arne Slot.

It’s been a record-busting beginning for Liverpool… so how has the transition from legendary manager Jurgen Klopp gone so smoothly at Anfield, and what are the challenges that now lie ahead for Slot?

Host: Michael Bailey

With: Mark Carey, Liam Tharme and Thom Harris

Producer: Mike Stavrou

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This week, we’re focusing on the promoted sides in the Premier League. 

Where are their structural shortcomings, what is the plan that secures survival and is it now harder than ever to achieve it?

Host: Michael Bailey

With: Michael Cox, Mark Carey and Liam Tharme

Producer: Mike Stavrou

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This week, we’re focusing on Bundesliga title rivals Bayer Leverkusen and Bayern Munich. 

The evolution of these two sides under the coaching of Xabi Alonso and Vincent Kompany respectively, got us thinking… do some managers require a team of elite players in order to succeed?

Host: Michael Bailey

With: Seb Stafford-Bloor, Mark Carey and Liam Tharme

Producer: Mike Stavrou

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