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How Wolves’ 'Pocket Players' Dismantled West Ham

Jan 6, 2026

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How Wolves’ 'Pocket Players' Dismantled West Ham

Analysing Wolves' first-half midfield mastery and why West Ham’s second-half switch to a back three failed to fix their creative vacuum at Molineux.

The Anorak
The Anorak
How Sunderland’s 'Midfield Bypass' Frustrated Man City

Jan 3, 2026

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5 min read

How Sunderland’s 'Midfield Bypass' Frustrated Man City

From the Brobbey-Dias physical duel to Le Bris’s high-press gamble, how Sunderland bullied Man City

The Anorak
The Anorak
How Arsenal’s '8-Man Overload' Broke Aston Villa

Jan 1, 2026

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5 min read

How Arsenal’s '8-Man Overload' Broke Aston Villa

Unpacking the Game Week 19 numbers: How high-turnover efficiency and a 64% set-piece success rate kept the Gunners five points clear at the top.

The Anorak
The Anorak
34% Possession, 3 Points: How Amorim’s 'Survival Pivot' Stunned Newcastle.

Dec 29, 2025

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6 min read

34% Possession, 3 Points: How Amorim’s 'Survival Pivot' Stunned Newcastle.

Amorim’s Great Betrayal: Why He Ditched the Back-Three to Save Boxing Day.

The Anorak
The Anorak
#24 The xG Stats of the Top 4 Teams

Dec 11, 2025

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#24 The xG Stats of the Top 4 Teams

Arsenal, Man City, Aston Villa and Crystal Palace are the top 4 teams after GW15. What do their xGs so far tell us?

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The Anorak
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