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@EBL2017 "Well it's because he is not THAT good (yet) and whether he will ever become either iteration of Raphinha or Saka remains to be seen. We can attribute that to the difference in mental profiles between the players. Madueke takes responsibility but he can be a little too lax"
@EBL2017 on X 2025-07-18 16:48:36 UTC 186.2K followers, 18.4K engagements

"Ollie Watkins is a top player who suits every team because of his qualities. But at XX does it make sense to sign him for a club that is rebuilding Maybe not. But because of his professionalism I back him to be top at XX. EBL approves for a cheap fee/contract @ManUtd ✅🔴"
@EBL2017 on X 2025-07-01 17:38:17 UTC 186.3K followers, 95.7K engagements

"Elite control and elite quality versus a tad below elite control and elite quality. Over the course of a season there's not much in it (look at the battles Pep and Klopp had but Pep typically came out on top). In this comparison Arteta is Pep because control is prioritised"
@EBL2017 on X 2025-07-19 22:48:04 UTC 186.2K followers, 21.9K engagements

"Viktor Gykeres 🤝 Arsenal. The deal is finally done. Below in an in-depth thread I break down Gykeres in full. Positives negatives how he fits into Arsenal and whether he is the #9 Mikel Arteta's system requires to go one step further in England and Europe. THREAD 👇"
@EBL2017 on X 2025-07-27 06:36:28 UTC 186.3K followers, 66.8K engagements

"Anywhere I can watch Spurs' first pre-season game Would much rather assess Thomas Frank's new-look side rather than rewatch Ruben Amorim and Manchester United continue to make the same structural mistakes of last season with the centre back inverting into midfield in build-up"
@EBL2017 on X 2025-07-19 19:42:39 UTC 186.1K followers, 95.6K engagements

"degaard's tactical importance rises with Gykeres. Arsenal have played with loose #9's in recent seasons. All guys who come to feet & overload the opposition's press. That's not Gykeres. So for degaard he must drop from high to low to sustain that control - like Bernardo"
@EBL2017 on X 2025-07-27 18:17:47 UTC 186.3K followers, 79.3K engagements

"Max Dowman. It's the operation speed across large distances for a technical #10 that makes him so ridiculously special"
@EBL2017 on X 2025-07-27 19:39:59 UTC 186.3K followers, 26.6K engagements

"Xavi Simons is one step away from joining Enzo Marescas Chelsea 🔵 But will he become a system player or a superstar An in-depth look at his profile output and psychological ceiling. EXCLUSIVELY available at or X subscriptions THREAD 🚨 👇"
@EBL2017 on X 2025-07-23 15:43:17 UTC 186.3K followers, 98.2K engagements

"Hato profiles as close to a sure thing as a transfer gets. Incredibly experienced for his age (100+ appearances for Ajax) plays beyond his years with his on and off ball decision making excellent athlete can play inside & outside the game technically. Timber Gvardiol type"
@EBL2017 on X 2025-07-23 11:58:24 UTC 186.3K followers, 76K engagements

"Let the front X be the primary goal contributors. Like PSG's dynamic. Saka Gykeres new left winger. Plenty of strength in depth and the potential to implement different types of dynamics with Havertz Madueke & Martinelli in the squad too. The rest can chip in accordingly"
@EBL2017 on X 2025-07-27 18:17:49 UTC 186.3K followers, 13.3K engagements

"The most damning thing about Ruben Amorim in the upcoming season is the fact that Amorim consistently asks for time to train his idea. With no European football United will have that time. However on a long-term scale there is no way his current idea succeeds even with time"
@EBL2017 on X 2025-07-27 19:11:39 UTC 186.3K followers, 36.5K engagements

"A weak man blames others. A strong man takes entire accountability"
@EBL2017 on X 2025-07-27 12:01:41 UTC 186.3K followers, 88.8K engagements

"2) Arsenal's culture is elite. Look at Havertz. He arrived unconfident partly because of his time at Chelsea and partly because of the reaction to the deal from Arsenal fans. He overcame that largely thanks to the standards the supportive culture and the winning mentality"
@EBL2017 on X 2025-07-18 16:48:45 UTC 186.1K followers, 13.3K engagements

"@Lifeuknow1 Its not that deep. Besides everybody knows Liverpool wanted Alonso"
@EBL2017 on X 2025-07-27 09:52:54 UTC 186.3K followers, 18.5K engagements

"Newcastle would be the perfect environment for eko. Big pressure yes but not quite on the level of the household names of the likes of Liverpool Manchester United and Arsenal. There are less eyes and less expectations at Newcastle + Howe's culture/environment is A1 level"
@EBL2017 on X 2025-07-24 22:18:30 UTC 186.3K followers, 55K engagements

"When I looked at the data one name kept showing up next to Cristhian Mosquera William Saliba 🧠 Not the same but not far off either. Heres what I found and what it means for Mikel Arteta & Arsenal. Only on or X subscriptions MEGA-THREAD🚨"
@EBL2017 on X 2025-06-27 10:00:09 UTC 186.1K followers, 362K engagements

"So much talk about United's build-up patterns under Ruben Amorim. Not enough emphasis on defensive issues that have always been present under him even at Sporting Lisbon. Wingback is pinned centre backs don't want to jump midfield X & front X overloaded. All over the place"
@EBL2017 on X 2025-07-22 19:00:01 UTC 186.3K followers, 68.8K engagements

"Estvo reminds me of Arjen Robben. One of the true greats in the history of our game. Brazilian Ronaldo also compared him to Yamal. I can see that too. Also saw traits of Saka in his game. Will be fun to watch him evolve that's for sure - hope he finds minutes this season 🤞"
@EBL2017 on X 2025-07-23 18:33:13 UTC 186.3K followers, 62.8K engagements

"An example of how it works well is Jrgen Klopp and FSG's model. They were not always aligned at the start but they were (almost) always aligned at the end. An example of how it does not work is Eddie Howe and Paul Mitchell. They were not aligned at the start and never aligned"
@EBL2017 on X 2025-07-27 11:15:01 UTC 186.3K followers, 14.3K engagements

"Meanwhile De Ligt is inverting onto the edge of his own box when United build lol. Spurs win United fail to. Just put players in positions that suit them please Ruben. Common sense prevails in football"
@EBL2017 on X 2025-07-19 21:08:54 UTC 186.2K followers, 27.2K engagements

"Saka #10 Madueke right wing. Saka dictates attacks creatively makes penetrative runs in behind can interchange and underlap + overlap for Madueke can carry and pass in transition and defends superbly. Saka's Messi-arc + Madueke is best on the right wing. I am here for it"
@EBL2017 on X 2025-07-13 16:31:38 UTC 186.2K followers, 211.3K engagements

"It's time to stop looking at football through set shapes. Ultimately if you confidently say that Liverpool Arsenal City or Chelsea play a 4-3-3 or a 4-2-4 for example then you don't know what you're talking about. Football is about relationships dynamics and principles"
@EBL2017 on X 2025-07-27 16:05:49 UTC 186.3K followers, 39.7K engagements

"Maduekes most underrated attribute is his combination of power and pausa. Few players possess technical elegance and explosive power. Madueke"
@EBL2017 on X 2025-07-18 18:06:13 UTC 186.3K followers, 259.1K engagements

"Arne Slot wants Hugo Ekitike because he can reliably do things like this whereas Darwin Nez cannot. They are both outlets versus teams who press man-to-man strong fast get lots of chances and can be erratic at times but Ekitike is more technical"
@EBL2017 on X 2025-07-19 22:17:22 UTC 186.3K followers, 101.2K engagements

"It will be very very difficult to stop Arne Slot & Liverpool from retaining the Premier League title next season. As it stands they are favourites. Pep's City are soft physically Arteta's Arsenal need a star left winger Maresca's Chelsea are close but question marks remain"
@EBL2017 on X 2025-07-27 16:26:38 UTC 186.3K followers, 12.4K engagements

"Liverpool remain such a top team because they have a special manager along with special players. Slot's team are very hard to press because of their build-up traits willingness to play direct subtle adjustments from game-to-game and dynamism with players popping up everywhere"
@EBL2017 on X 2025-07-27 16:02:46 UTC 186.3K followers, 16K engagements

"Gykeres: I always want to score. To score in this kit and with this badge in front of all the supporters I can't wait. It will be an amazing feeling. It will be an amazing feeling. Not if he scores but when he scores i.e. it will be. Confidence and visualisation"
@EBL2017 on X 2025-07-27 08:43:57 UTC 186.3K followers, 52.1K engagements

"The ball-striking the confidence the dribbling the technical elegance the pausa the fact that he is doing this at XX. These traits are all incredible but it's the range in his strides whilst being a technical #10 that blows me away. He reminds me of Yamal in that sense"
@EBL2017 on X 2025-07-27 19:42:17 UTC 186.3K followers, 9795 engagements

"Eze is the next step for Arsenal. The final step"
@EBL2017 on X 2025-07-23 11:19:50 UTC 186.3K followers, 183.2K engagements

"What an unbelievably encouraging start to Thomas Frank's tenure at Spurs. I see Roberto De Zerbi written all over it. 4-2-4 build-up #6's in close proximity on the edge of the box third man patterns #10's between the lines X beyond stretching the pitch high & wide. THREAD"
@EBL2017 on X 2025-07-19 20:57:04 UTC 186.3K followers, 792.3K engagements

"Mauricio Pochettino and Enzo Maresca have called him out publicly. This is what Maresca said about Madueke half-way through last season before dropping him from the starting XI: "He has to understand that he has to train well every day." Never can we question Raphinha or Saka"
@EBL2017 on X 2025-07-18 16:48:38 UTC 186.2K followers, 18.8K engagements

"Declan Rice and N'Golo Kant have set unreasonable expectations for what being mobile is as a #6 (hence the fact that they evolved beyond the demands of a largely stationary role)"
@EBL2017 on X 2025-06-25 19:01:18 UTC 186.3K followers, 294.8K engagements

"Viktor Gykeres is great but he is not enough in isolation. Eze Rodrygo Barcola. Gravity carrying passing. It is not sensible to rely on a Madueke explosion. He may explode but let him force his way in from the outside and become undeniable. Otherwise a squad player"
@EBL2017 on X 2025-07-22 17:39:30 UTC 186.3K followers, 192.1K engagements

"Isak out eko in. Plus 60m on top to sign more top players. Seems like smart business to me. One that could potentially elevate Newcastle"
@EBL2017 on X 2025-07-24 17:15:18 UTC 186.3K followers, 160.7K engagements

"@RamMessiLM10 This is where Thomas Frank and Spurs are at. Get Gibbs-White done and depth in attack is done is top. Should be in for someone like Hato from Ajax to fill the void at left back and left centre back. Drop off behind van de Ven Romero & Udogie is too large. A #6 if funds allow"
@EBL2017 on X 2025-07-23 16:34:53 UTC 186.3K followers, 49.8K engagements

"Chelsea want Xavi Simons to ease the creative burden on Cole Palmer"
@EBL2017 on X 2025-07-23 14:49:49 UTC 186.3K followers, 85.9K engagements

"It doesn't make sense to press Ruben Amorim's Manchester United man-to-man when the centre back starts on the edge of the box. Invite the pass to that side release from the inverted centre back. Force United long with a +1 at the back. You don't want Cunha and Mbeumo in 1v1's"
@EBL2017 on X 2025-07-27 19:10:09 UTC 186.3K followers, 12.1K engagements

"Xavi Simons 🔴⚪ The truth behind the name 💭 Broken down EXCLUSIVELY at or X subscriptions THREAD 🚨 👇"
@EBL2017 on X 2025-07-19 10:00:02 UTC 186.2K followers, 138.5K engagements

"Chelsea would be an ideal environment for Xavi Simons. He will play lots of minutes but won't be completely relied upon to be the 'main man'. Palmer is that guy. It is also why he could make sense at Arsenal with Saka being that guy for Arteta - both clubs need that profile 💯"
@EBL2017 on X 2025-07-23 15:33:20 UTC 186.3K followers, 74.8K engagements

"Chelsea's wide options currently consist of Palmer Neto and Gittens. Madueke is gone Sterling will leave Mudryk is banned. Neto + Gittens tick the 1v1 box ✅ Palmer ticks the creative box with Gusto/James on his outside but they lack another creator ❌ Insert Xavi Simons"
@EBL2017 on X 2025-07-23 14:59:05 UTC 186.3K followers, 102.3K engagements

"Thomas Frank 🤝 Roberto De Zerbi The similarities have been there since the start of last season. Lure the opposition out create space high let the likes of Mbeumo and Mitoma do their thing in transition. If Spurs get Kudus AND Gibbs-White then this idea makes SO much sense"
@EBL2017 on X 2025-07-19 21:16:52 UTC 186.3K followers, 67.1K engagements

"@LfcWrld Okay. Youre probably right. Regardless point stands. He was not #1"
@EBL2017 on X 2025-07-27 09:44:35 UTC 186.3K followers, 10.3K engagements

"Criticisms that are often attributed towards Viktor Gykeres centre around his supposed: - struggles against low blocks - technical insecurities - lack of aerial qualities - sub-elite top speed - over-reliance on transitions - and how those hypothetical limitations hamper Arsenal tactically. The way I see it is that there are smart people who think he will fail and there are smart people who think he will succeed. We are all seeing the same things but the interpretations of that profile in the context of these factor is why opinions differ: - how he translates to Arsenal and the elite level"
@EBL2017 on X 2025-07-26 22:24:42 UTC 186.3K followers, 177.9K engagements

"Bryan Mbeumo uses his ass superbly. Backs in creates separation and if he does not win a free kick by inviting the contact and buying a foul he can find a teammate. But the next action is the most impressive one. As soon as he releases he explodes into space. Top mentality"
@EBL2017 on X 2025-07-18 18:21:44 UTC 186.3K followers, 141.4K engagements

"Amongst all of the talk about Gykeres Zubimendi and the other names that Arsenal are targeting or have already signed the signature of Eberechi Eze would convince me more than any other signing that Arsenal are ready to lift major titles. You have no idea how good he is. 👆"
@EBL2017 on X 2025-07-07 19:31:00 UTC 186.3K followers, 221.3K engagements

"Manchester United in white. 5-4-1 low block vs newly promoted Leeds. Seems like an alternate reality"
@EBL2017 on X 2025-07-20 00:09:10 UTC 186.3K followers, 43.9K engagements

"Ruben Amorim will have to change his system to convince me that he is the man to work at Manchester United long-term. However signing Bryan Mbeumo will go down to be one of his very best moves at the football club. As close to a guaranteed success as you will ever get 🔴⚪"
@EBL2017 on X 2025-07-21 19:16:32 UTC 186.3K followers, 81.9K engagements

"The very best players in our sport can dribble pass and score goals. Its a simple concept but finding players who can do each of these three things is very rare. Eze is one of them"
@EBL2017 on X 2025-07-26 12:07:30 UTC 186.3K followers, 100.2K engagements

"@mattfuller5 It might get better sure although it's hard to get worse. The ceiling for Ruben Amorim at Manchester United is a domestic trophy. If they challenge for Champions League places in 25/26 I will be surprised although maybe Cunha Mbeumo and Bruno can drag them in & around it"
@EBL2017 on X 2025-07-27 19:35:20 UTC 186.3K followers, 1275 engagements

"Liverpool are going to be so dynamic next season. Salah Wirtz Ekitike Gakpo Daz (if he stays). Not to forget how Szoboszlai Mac Allister Kerkez Bradley and Frimpong impact that dynamism from deep. The sheer volume of threat beyond and in front of the block is crazy"
@EBL2017 on X 2025-07-19 22:22:35 UTC 186.3K followers, 107.1K engagements

"Thomas Frank's new-look Spurs. 3-2-5. Udogie high Porro low. Cuti Romero as the dictator of play from middle centre back. A very clear identity in possession centred around close proximity + short & sharp passing. Stand on the ball #6 comes bounce to Porro then he creates"
@EBL2017 on X 2025-07-19 21:07:34 UTC 186.3K followers, 86.9K engagements

"Spurs are going to be one of my favourite teams to watch this season and we can attribute that to Thomas Frank. I expect Spurs to consistently be well-set tactically. Recruitment and additions to a small squad (at least in defence) will be key to maintain the level each week"
@EBL2017 on X 2025-07-27 17:34:07 UTC 186.3K followers, 10.7K engagements

"Isak replaces Nez Ekitike fills the void left by the Jota tragedy. The ambition is admirable to say the least. Liverpool are leaving no stone unturned in their ambition to conquer England AND Europe. They realise the demands. Two top players in every position is necessary"
@EBL2017 on X 2025-07-24 21:57:44 UTC 186.3K followers, 39.1K engagements

"Manchester United fans dont realise the level of quality theyre getting in Bryan Mbeumo 🔴 Their very own Mo Salah 🤯 A one-man attack. Creator goalscorer mentality monster. Built to excel at Old Trafford. Elite tactical breakdown available NOW"
@EBL2017 on X 2025-07-21 19:12:17 UTC 186.3K followers, 58.4K engagements

"Luis Diaz will be a top addition for Bayern although they could have done with a younger profile. A player who Liverpool fans often overlooked. Replacing him will be costly but sensible business with a younger profile who maintains resell value. Rodrygo/Gordon profile well"
@EBL2017 on X 2025-07-27 12:13:40 UTC 186.3K followers, 44K engagements

"Xavi Simons profile also offers these traits"
@EBL2017 on X 2025-07-22 17:40:42 UTC 186.2K followers, 47.5K engagements

"I remember when people were talking about how Klopps Liverpool could never compete with Peps City because of their offensive spacing against low blocks. And then Firmino Salah and Man killed teams with any sniff of a transition they got. Transitions. You cannot escape em"
@EBL2017 on X 2025-07-26 23:49:08 UTC 186.3K followers, 114.3K engagements

"You will see that football is not about scoring the perfect goal. Gykeres can absolutely score delicate goals off the back of technical dribbling or combination play against a packed defence but football is a transition-based sport. Hundreds if not thousands per game. 🔴⚪"
@EBL2017 on X 2025-07-27 08:31:16 UTC 186.3K followers, 25.9K engagements

"@LfcWrld Alonso #1. Amorim #2. It was well documented at the time"
@EBL2017 on X 2025-07-27 09:00:53 UTC 186.3K followers, 91.2K engagements

"Hugo Ekitik is Alexander Isak XXX Below in an in-depth thread I discuss Ekitik's suitability to Arne Slot's Liverpool & whether he is worth the MEGA fee Liverpool are set to pay for him 🔴 EXCLUSIVELY available at or via X subscriptions THREAD 🚨"
@EBL2017 on X 2025-07-20 08:05:00 UTC 186.3K followers, 54.4K engagements

"Hope Liverpool keep Luis Daz. Ekitike Wirtz Salah and Daz is close proximity is insane especially with Kerkez & Frimpong providing extra dynamism with 3rd man runs. Liquid football but also uber-effective in transition. Will take something wild to stop them next season"
@EBL2017 on X 2025-07-19 22:30:58 UTC 186.2K followers, 69.7K engagements

"Despite uproar from Arsenal fans about this deal we have to remember several things. 1) Madueke is XX with an unbelievable profile. Ousmane Dembl had similar issues in his early career and now look at him. 2) Arsenal's culture is elite. 3) Madueke is signed as a squad player"
@EBL2017 on X 2025-07-18 16:48:44 UTC 186.2K followers, 13.5K engagements

"Enzo Fernndez as a #10 and one of Reece James or Lavia in midfield is the bedrock of balance for Maresca's Chelsea. The in-possession dynamics have always been elite (and will be even better with Joo Pedro). But this defensive idea could elevate the project to the pinnacle 💭"
@EBL2017 on X 2025-07-15 13:00:02 UTC 186.3K followers, 91K engagements

"My only tactical question mark with Thomas Frank at Spurs was his ability to implement a cohesive structure in the final third. Not because it was bad at Brentford but because they rarely sustained attacks. Against Luton 2-3-5. Inverted fullbacks rotations with Tel/Johnson"
@EBL2017 on X 2025-07-27 17:34:05 UTC 186.3K followers, 22.4K engagements

"We see Pep Arteta and De Zerbi teams press with centre backs high but not as often as Amorim theoretically needs his centre backs to do it. It's not realistic. Causes issues between the block (like here) or in front of it (no pressure on the ball)"
@EBL2017 on X 2025-07-27 19:08:50 UTC 186.3K followers, 23.7K engagements

"Arsenal needed a #9 a gamechanger on the left a Saka/Saliba/Raya back-up & a Partey + Jorginho replacement. So far Andrea Berta has signed Gykeres (65m) Madueke (55m) Mosquera (15m) Nrgaard (11m) Kepa (6m) & formalised Zubimendi (70m). 223m. One more"
@EBL2017 on X 2025-07-26 21:23:35 UTC 186.3K followers, 176.6K engagements

"With the Gykeres situation it is not a scenario where Andrea Berta came into the club and completely disregarded all prior work from the club (like Mitchell did). eko remained the #1 target. He gave the club a new idea and they agreed with it in the end. THAT is alignment"
@EBL2017 on X 2025-07-27 11:15:01 UTC 186.3K followers, 14.8K engagements

"@Jeet_chetwani17 That's it. You've nailed it. Max Dowman = pausa + strides"
@EBL2017 on X 2025-07-27 19:46:05 UTC 186.3K followers, XXX engagements

"@ade_tobbie Well it's not. Thomas Frank is more well-rounded defensively. Early days but encouraging signs. Hope it works out for him and Spurs. He is one of football's genuinely good guys. Have seen him and his staff up close and personal so I know"
@EBL2017 on X 2025-07-19 21:23:20 UTC 186.2K followers, 11.9K engagements

"Liverpool excel at spending big on 'sure things'. Isak is everything you want in a #9 for any idea. Positionally disciplined and intelligent yet dynamic has Bergkamp-esque delicacy can play into him up to him or for him to run onto top presser & has power. Isak & Wirtz 🤯"
@EBL2017 on X 2025-07-24 21:51:02 UTC 186.3K followers, 66.3K engagements

"#10's that have speed. These are often the best players to ever play our game. Messi forever Yamal now Maradona in the past. Remember I am not comparing Max Dowman to these guys. I am merely making a broader point based on what he has shown - let's see how the kid develops"
@EBL2017 on X 2025-07-27 19:45:12 UTC 186.3K followers, 7401 engagements

"Joo Palhinha would be excellent for Thomas Frank and Spurs. A top #6 is something the squad sorely lack"
@EBL2017 on X 2025-07-24 22:06:04 UTC 186.3K followers, 46.8K engagements

"With the rise of teams that are on the periphery of the typical title-challenging sides I expect the point tally required to win titles to drop in the coming years. Most Premier League teams are top in each area now. Spurs certainly are with Thomas Frank in charge"
@EBL2017 on X 2025-07-27 17:34:08 UTC 186.3K followers, 10.2K engagements

"This idea that every club has complete alignment on decision making behind closed doors is nonsense. There are disagreements about training/meetings every day let alone signings club direction and broader scheme processes. It's about reaching an aligned decision in the END"
@EBL2017 on X 2025-07-27 11:15:00 UTC 186.3K followers, 37.4K engagements

"De Zerbi-esque build-up from Thomas Frank's"
@EBL2017 on X 2025-07-19 22:06:43 UTC 186.3K followers, 813.2K engagements

"Gykeres possesses gravity (the ability to attract more than one marker) in his own unique way. He is a battering ram who invites contact and relishes a battle. That naturally results in opposition teammates trying to double & triple up on him. Which creates space elsewhere"
@EBL2017 on X 2025-07-26 23:19:52 UTC 186.3K followers, 102.4K engagements

"@HL5692 Reports suggests Liverpool are nowhere near finished as they are well within PSR"
@EBL2017 on X 2025-07-27 16:30:28 UTC 186.3K followers, XXX engagements

"Noni Madueke at his very best has two stylistic profiles. Both of them are most similar to Raphinha. On the right Raphinha dictated attacks and was creative. On the left he takes less touches but his output has gone to a new level because the angles make him play direct"
@EBL2017 on X 2025-07-18 16:48:31 UTC 186.2K followers, 62.8K engagements

"Slot = Liverpools 3rd choice. Tuchel = Chelseas 2nd choice. Klopp preferred Brandt to Salah. Mourinho wanted Adriano & Trezeguet. Chelsea signed Drogba. Leicester wanted Clasie over Kant. I could go on. Gykeres being 2nd choice is no issue. Remember Arteta said YES to him"
@EBL2017 on X 2025-07-27 08:55:54 UTC 186.3K followers, 230.9K engagements

"Thomas Frank is one of my favourite managers based on how he is such an amazing defensive coach who excels at maximising the tools at his disposal whilst creating an incredible culture at clubs. Only question marks that remain are his suitability to the 'elites'. Great start ⚪"
@EBL2017 on X 2025-07-19 20:57:11 UTC 186.1K followers, 35.2K engagements

"Viktor Gykeres and Noni Madueke is NOT enough. Viktor Gykeres and Eberechi Eze might be enough (no injuries). Viktor Gykeres Eberechi Eze and Noni Madueke IS enough. Time for Arsenal to finally deliver the forward signings that Mikel Arteta has wanted for so many windows"
@EBL2017 on X 2025-07-09 16:15:09 UTC 186.3K followers, 178.2K engagements

"Speaks to how special of a talent that Marcus Rashford is that I have no doubt that he can succeed at Barca. The player is unstoppable when fit and firing. As ever the only question mark around him is his mind. Attentiveness to defending and handling being a squad player = 🔑"
@EBL2017 on X 2025-07-23 16:18:10 UTC 186.3K followers, 54.1K engagements

"And you will also learn that all of those pundits who are often deemed archaic in their thought process are actually right when they harp on about hard work culture and mentality. Gykeres best asset is his mind. He speaks with steely determination & it shows on the pitch"
@EBL2017 on X 2025-07-27 08:34:11 UTC 186.3K followers, 25K engagements

"Not to mention that Thomas Frank is quite literally one of the best defensive coaches in the sport. Look at Spurs ready to press from the opposition goal kick. Reading played a 4-3-3 so Spurs locked on man-to-man with Romero pushing into midfield. 4-4-2 base outside of that"
@EBL2017 on X 2025-07-19 20:57:10 UTC 186.1K followers, 38.1K engagements

"Arsenal are the most aggressive physical and compact team in the world. #1. Those traits helped the team consistently create transitions but in the last years they failed to capitalise on those self-created transitions because they lacked a top line threat. Insert Gykeres 🤯"
@EBL2017 on X 2025-07-27 08:27:07 UTC 186.3K followers, 134.4K engagements

"The argument to start Havertz over Gykeres against United on match-day #1 is that he can: A) be a more reliable target for direct play versus United's man-to-man press B) overload United's press in open play by dropping from high to low. But I lean towards Gykeres"
@EBL2017 on X 2025-07-27 19:19:25 UTC 186.3K followers, 16.6K engagements

"Jump on the Gykeres train before its too late. If you watch this and see anything other than inevitability then I cannot help"
@EBL2017 on X 2025-07-26 20:00:01 UTC 186.3K followers, 151.7K engagements

"Not surprised Slot is using Wirtz as a #9. His addition along with Ekitike & potentially Isak in central areas alongside what Liverpool have is mind boggling. SO dynamic positionally elite combination play can overload presses numerically & can play over vs man-to-man. WOW"
@EBL2017 on X 2025-07-27 16:26:37 UTC 186.3K followers, 30.6K engagements

"United's centre back inverts Bruno advances high. United now build in a 4-2-2-2. Emphasis on using the goalkeeper as a +1 for 3rd man patterns with the centre back. The 4-2-2-2 overload the middle. Issues CB not comfortable + blocks the middle AND there is no width high 😵💫😬"
@EBL2017 on X 2025-07-22 15:00:00 UTC 186.3K followers, 122.1K engagements

"Gykeres. Note how he links play and immediately spins and sprints to attack space. This is a trait of all top players. Good players complete an action successfully. Great players complete that same action but have already mentally moved onto the"
@EBL2017 on X 2025-07-18 11:29:29 UTC 186.2K followers, 136.2K engagements

"3-2-5 higher. Pedro Porro low Udogie high on the top line with Moore tucked in. Romero middle centre back. Cuti puts his foot on the ball just like De Zerbi constantly instructs his centre backs to do - lots of short sharp combo's to lure the opposition out and play through"
@EBL2017 on X 2025-07-19 20:57:06 UTC 186.3K followers, 43.7K engagements

"Transition monster. Ruthless finisher. Mental giant who creates separation in the box over and over again. Gykeres does it ALL"
@EBL2017 on X 2025-07-26 21:00:00 UTC 186.3K followers, 183.8K engagements

"56% possession for Leeds against Ruben Amorims Manchester United. Lots of focus on De Ligt inverting into midfield and rightly so because that is an awful dynamic but what is equally as bad is the clear limitations in Amorims system in the high press. Concerns all round"
@EBL2017 on X 2025-07-20 00:04:10 UTC 186.3K followers, 77.5K engagements

"Next steps for Liverpool: Quansah out Guehi in. Nez out Isak in. Diaz out Rodrygo/Gordon in. Should keep one of Elliott/Chiesa for squad depth. Then we'll see a WILD squad with lots of consistently available/versatile players which reduces injury risk/maintains competition"
@EBL2017 on X 2025-07-27 16:26:38 UTC 186.3K followers, 12.1K engagements

"Get used to Gykeres creating separation with quick feet in the box Arsenal fans"
@EBL2017 on X 2025-07-26 19:23:37 UTC 186.3K followers, 202.6K engagements

"This is the one. Make that dialogue formal @Arsenal"
@EBL2017 on X 2025-07-26 19:20:24 UTC 186.3K followers, 110.6K engagements

"🔴 Manchester Uniteds Tactical Blueprint Under Ruben Amorim Why Its Flawed by Design A deep dive into Amorims 3-2-5 and why it could limit Uniteds ceiling in ways no talent can fix (Mbeumo Cunha). Exclusively at or X subscriptions THREAD 🚨👇"
@EBL2017 on X 2025-07-22 13:01:55 UTC 186.3K followers, 121.4K engagements

"Cristhian Mosquera. Saliba-esque pausa. Saliba-esque dribbling to create passing lanes to bypass the press. A very similar profile indeed. Not bad for less than 20m eh"
@EBL2017 on X 2025-07-14 11:43:39 UTC 186.2K followers, 345.3K engagements

"Gykeres at Arsenal ✅ Gykeres at Liverpool ❌ Ekitike at Manchester United ❌ Ekitike at Liverpool ✅ For Manchester United Mbeumo is the best fit for them ✅ When assessing transfers remember that fits profiles and squad requirements matter - not just player quality 💭"
@EBL2017 on X 2025-07-19 23:08:51 UTC 186.3K followers, 49.3K engagements

"The PSG game was the turning point for Maresca and Chelsea. He has always been elite tactically but he struck defensive balance with the personnel in that game. Palmer in the #10 and Enzo in the pivot was too soft. Insert James/Lavia in the pivot with Enzo higher and voil"
@EBL2017 on X 2025-07-23 15:26:06 UTC 186.3K followers, 39.1K engagements

"Joo Pedro gives Chelsea a PSG-esque dimension of their own when he plays as the false #9. Its a tool Enzo Maresca has not had at Chelsea so far. Moving away from a pure #9 into someone who can be a technical focal point in transition or to overload the oppositions press"
@EBL2017 on X 2025-07-13 20:37:01 UTC 186.2K followers, 86.9K engagements

"Lots of talk about United's 'positive performance' last night. Once again all I saw was an exploitable press in open play when West Ham overloaded the build-up and United's defenders were pinned in the defensive line. XX% possession vs West Ham (who averaged XX% last season)"
@EBL2017 on X 2025-07-27 19:01:08 UTC 186.3K followers, 24.3K engagements

"Noni Madueke can be anything he wants to be 🔴⚪ He has WORLD CLASS potential 🤯 Below in an in-depth thread I break down: - Madueke's profile on both wings - If he can fulfil that potential - And his tactical fit under Mikel Arteta at Arsenal. THREAD 🚨"
@EBL2017 on X 2025-07-18 16:48:30 UTC 186.3K followers, 658.4K engagements

"So with that in mind it seems like a signing that Mikel Arteta and Arsenal would not typically make considering the collective culture that Arteta has cultivated at the club since his arrival in December 2019. Yet I see Madueke as a gamble that's worth taking. Let me explain"
@EBL2017 on X 2025-07-18 16:48:43 UTC 186.2K followers, 14.4K engagements

"Things could have been so different for Liverpool wow"
@EBL2017 on X 2025-07-26 22:59:26 UTC 186.3K followers, 127.4K engagements

"The deal is DONE Viktor Gykeres is Arsenals new #14 the heir to Thierry Henry 🔴 Transition monster. Ruthless finisher. Mental giant. Gykeres does it ALL 🤯 But how does he fit Mikel Artetas Arsenal EXCLUSIVELY at & X Subscriptions THREAD 🚨"
@EBL2017 on X 2025-07-26 18:46:58 UTC 186.3K followers, 229.4K engagements

"The main issue Liverpool had last season was against teams who locked on man-to-man from the goal kick (see PSG away) or when defending in the mid-block against the 3-2-5 shape (see United at home or games versus Chelsea). Ekitike signing/Isak links solve the man-to-man issue"
@EBL2017 on X 2025-07-27 16:02:46 UTC 186.3K followers, 5193 engagements

"If Newcastle don't let Alexander Isak join Liverpool then it is highly possible that Liverpool take Anthony Gordon from them. Ultimately Newcastle should sell the player who does not want to play for the club replace him with a special talent in eko and improve the squad"
@EBL2017 on X 2025-07-27 11:19:00 UTC 186.3K followers, 59.2K engagements

"@Tactx_ @ManUtd And I get the impression that Ruben Amorim will increase that timeline even further The entirety of the evidence suggests that he will not change from a formula that has not and will not work in England or at the elite level"
@EBL2017 on X 2025-07-24 22:57:41 UTC 186.3K followers, 5066 engagements

"@BrianMukabya United are one of the most easily identifiable teams in every phase because they do the same thing consistently. That makes them extremely easy to prepare to play against because Amorim's idea is so rigid and stiff"
@EBL2017 on X 2025-07-27 16:32:03 UTC 186.3K followers, 1447 engagements

"eko has potential to be the best #9 in the world. He has incredible traits. However Gykeres is a sure-thing. It's clear what he is and his mentality is not uncertain (like eko's). Arsenal were comfortable walking away from eko because Gykeres is good enough. No doubts"
@EBL2017 on X 2025-07-26 21:28:33 UTC 186.3K followers, 156K engagements

"One dislikable trait of Matheus Cunha is how he throws his arms up in the air & displays frustration at his teammates when they make an error. Can also see games where United will struggle to get press well due to Amorims idea. Key for Cunha to remain level-headed & work hard"
@EBL2017 on X 2025-07-25 07:50:34 UTC 186.3K followers, 72.6K engagements

"Quality in tight spaces to create separation ball-striking on both feet acceleration to explode free in transition or in the dribble bundles his way through contact with power relentless mentality excels in the box. Viktor Gykeres is undeniable"
@EBL2017 on X 2025-07-09 12:30:02 UTC 186.3K followers, 118.1K engagements