Category: Data Analysis
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xG, long passes, offensive duels and more from Manchester City vs Manchester United
Manchester United suffered their third defeat of the season after a 6-3 loss against rivals Manchester City in the English Premier League. Erik ten Hag suffered a taste of defeat in his first ever game in charge of a Manchester Derby. For the hosts, Erling Haaland and Phil Foden scored a hat-trick each. Antony scored…
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Man City vs Man United Preview: High interception rates, aerial duels and the key players
Manchester United will look to extend their winning streak to five matches when they face Manchester City in the English Premier League. The season’s first Manchester derby will take place at the Etihad Stadium. The defending champions will prove to be the toughest test for Erik ten Hag’s side, and they will look to get…
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Transfer analysis: Why United must continue their pursuit of PSV star
Manchester United are starting to find their touch under Erik ten Hag. They lost the opening two fixtures in the English Premier League and made a comeback by winning the next four matches. Their defence has played a key role in their success. However, the manager will be worried about the kind of form his…
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Transfer Analysis: What Brighton’s top talent who United missed last time bring to Ten Hag’s side?
Moises Caicedo became a Brighton player last season. The player was loaned out to the Belgian side Beerschot at the start of the season. He impressed on his loan spell and was called back in January. The 20-year-old made his debut in the English Premier League against Crystal Palace in January this year. This season,…
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Under the microscope: How is United’s record signing settling into the squad?
Manchester United had to wait until the end of the transfer window to sign Antony. The 22-year-old has been the primary target for Erik ten Hag since his move from Ajax. Antony made a great start to his Manchester United career and scored a goal in his debut match in the English Premier League. Erik…
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Analysis: Why Goncalo Ramos could be Cristiano Ronaldo’s successor at Old Trafford
Manchester United brought in a few players in the summer to strengthen their squad. They signed Christian Eriksen, Lisandro Martinez, Tyrell Mitchell, Antony, and Casemiro to strengthen different positions on the pitch. Erik ten Hag also wanted a striker but the Red Devils didn’t go so hard in purchasing any. This meant that the manager…
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Under the microscope: What will Casemiro bring to Manchester United’s midfield?
Manchester United began the English Premier League 2022/23 season with two consecutive defeats. This created a lot of panic amongst the supporters as they were afraid of another managerial failure at Old Trafford. The Red Devils decided to spend money and grab one or two signings before the end of the transfer window. They were…
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Under the microscope: How Scott McTominay’s consistency has cemented his place in Ten Hag’s lineup
Manchester United had a busy transfer window before the start of the English Premier League 2022/23 season. The Red Devils had a managerial change as former Ajax manager Erik ten Hag took charge. He needed some recruitment to strengthen his squad and increase their chances of winning silverware this season. The Dutch manager prioritised strengthening…
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Under the microscope: Diogo Dalot, making the most of his chance
Manchester United signed Diogo Dalot from FC Porto in 2018. He was 19 years old when the English Premier League club brought him to Old Trafford. At the start of his United career, Diogo Dalot struggled to make an impact on the team. The team was also struggling to win games, and the manager decided…
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Under the microscope: Raphael Varane is the new defensive commander
Manchester United’s manager, Erik ten Hag, recently praised his French defender, Raphael Varane, and called him the new defensive leader at Old Trafford. The 29-year-old centre-back joined the Red Devils last season from Real Madrid. Injuries limited his time in the first season of the English Premier League. He made 22 appearances out of the…