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# ![@EBL2017 Avatar](https://lunarcrush.com/gi/w:26/cr:twitter::748021421582974976.png) @EBL2017 EBL

EBL posts on X about manchester united, amorim, tactical, salah the most. They currently have XXXXXXX followers and XXX posts still getting attention that total XXXXXXXXX engagements in the last XX hours.

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Top posts by engagements in the last XX hours

"Life is lived in the arena"  
[X Link](https://x.com/EBL2017/status/1977744447057154121) [@EBL2017](/creator/x/EBL2017) 2025-10-13T14:33Z 193.3K followers, 651.1K engagements


"I have a lot to say on Viktor Gykeres again. The illogical narratives surrounding him are starting to piss me off. Soon I will speak. Once again. Very soon"  
[X Link](https://x.com/EBL2017/status/1979639492798767400) [@EBL2017](/creator/x/EBL2017) 2025-10-18T20:03Z 193.3K followers, 285.6K engagements


"United fans. Enjoy the win guys. Seriously enjoy it. I'll leave the tactical analysis until tomorrow. I don't want to dampen your mood too soon. I truly genuinely don't want to do that to you guys. I mean that"  
[X Link](https://x.com/EBL2017/status/1979972231447900670) [@EBL2017](/creator/x/EBL2017) 2025-10-19T18:05Z 193.3K followers, 1.6M engagements


"This was the plan all game. Basic but effective. Lammens kicks it long United don't compete for the initial aerial duel which gives them another number centrally to compete they land on the 2nd ball & they get possession of the ball in Liverpool's half. Salah was an issue"  
[X Link](https://x.com/EBL2017/status/1980186916596433004) [@EBL2017](/creator/x/EBL2017) 2025-10-20T08:18Z 193.3K followers, 14.4K engagements


"Here United try to lock on but Szoboszlai is very clearly free in the middle. Mamardashvili plays direct & Szoboszlai lands on the second ball. Liverpool create a chance in transition. This was similar to what Marco Silva did to Ruben Amorim but Liverpool played too rushed"  
[X Link](https://x.com/EBL2017/status/1980200193804108043) [@EBL2017](/creator/x/EBL2017) 2025-10-20T09:11Z 193.3K followers, 12.1K engagements


"But that is not a sustainable approach to winning in the long-run. As for Liverpool the tactics are more than okay - in fact Slot actually improved Liverpool tactically with his new mid-block idea. He just needs to improve the balance in his team at the base of the triangles"  
[X Link](https://x.com/EBL2017/status/1980200232320123003) [@EBL2017](/creator/x/EBL2017) 2025-10-20T09:11Z 193.3K followers, 10.6K engagements


"It was a much much more aggressive approach from Arne Slot in the mid-block and it made total sense. On the couple of occasions United tried to play some football in open play in their own half Liverpool applied fantastic pressure jumped Lammens and forced United long"  
[X Link](https://x.com/EBL2017/status/1980200218944757796) [@EBL2017](/creator/x/EBL2017) 2025-10-20T09:11Z 193.3K followers, 8882 engagements


"Yet despite Liverpool being out-of-sorts they were still largely dominant. A great result sure but Manchester United will always get great results here and there because they have so many special footballers. Just look at Cunha Mbeumo and Bruno yesterday. I mean. WOW"  
[X Link](https://x.com/EBL2017/status/1980200229468324061) [@EBL2017](/creator/x/EBL2017) 2025-10-20T09:11Z 193.3K followers, 8288 engagements


"But Arne Slot and Liverpool's principles remain very strong. Combine that with their player quality and it's clear that they are not very far away from being a top team once again. Isak Salah & Wirtz will improve. No doubts. Now up to Slot to find balance his his new group"  
[X Link](https://x.com/EBL2017/status/1980200243200233592) [@EBL2017](/creator/x/EBL2017) 2025-10-20T09:11Z 193.3K followers, 17.4K engagements


"This was Liverpool's biggest problem. Not the structure. The structure remains the same as last seasons when transitions were NOT an issue (even with Ekitike/Wirtz/Isak/Salah on together). Kerkez/Bradley at the base of the triangles is too frantic. Need Jones/Mac Allister low"  
[X Link](https://x.com/EBL2017/status/1980204746595352974) [@EBL2017](/creator/x/EBL2017) 2025-10-20T09:29Z 193.3K followers, 86.6K engagements


"Nice to see Le Bris' Sunderland play an ambitious style of football in a back X whilst being rooted in sensible defensive principles. 4-2-3-1 press which transitions from zonal to man-to-man with aerial prowess at the back. Happy to sit in & prepare to press when necessary too"  
[X Link](https://x.com/EBL2017/status/1958700283044778314) [@EBL2017](/creator/x/EBL2017) 2025-08-22T01:18Z 193.2K followers, 34.9K engagements


"Morgan Rogers' strides moved me tonight. His legs. The way he covered ground with ferocious intensity from the #10 when pressing. It's not something we see so often because Unai Emery's Aston Villa are quite passive in the press. Tough start to the season but he remains TOP"  
[X Link](https://x.com/EBL2017/status/1976412805663424699) [@EBL2017](/creator/x/EBL2017) 2025-10-09T22:21Z 193.2K followers, 37.1K engagements


"One of the reasons teams build with double width (one fullback low and one winger wide on the same side) is because of the dynamic runs a fullback can make. Here Nuno Mendes passes forwards and BURSTS inside the winger lays it inside to him & he drives free. Hard to stop"  
[X Link](https://x.com/EBL2017/status/1976422921464864925) [@EBL2017](/creator/x/EBL2017) 2025-10-09T23:01Z 193.1K followers, 70.5K engagements


"You know your squad is incredible when an injury to a key player is a reason to be optimistic. degaard is missed sure as is Kai Gabby Noni and guys like Saka were badly missed earlier on in the season. But the squad is so special that the level remains. Time to show that"  
[X Link](https://x.com/EBL2017/status/1977797348475707637) [@EBL2017](/creator/x/EBL2017) 2025-10-13T18:03Z 193.2K followers, 71.7K engagements


"The most underrated aspect of Mikel Merino's game is his technical quality. Press resistant. Comfortable in the build-up or between lines. All whilst being an option to play over presses elite in duels a box-crasher and tactically intelligent to lead the press from midfield"  
[X Link](https://x.com/EBL2017/status/1978519922729771120) [@EBL2017](/creator/x/EBL2017) 2025-10-15T17:54Z 193.2K followers, 34.6K engagements


"@MUFC_Hesham Maybe but not ideal. Need a physical lefty"  
[X Link](https://x.com/EBL2017/status/1978546166275916218) [@EBL2017](/creator/x/EBL2017) 2025-10-15T19:39Z 193.2K followers, 20.5K engagements


"🔷 In that press the idea is to show the opposition to one side (whichever centre back they identify as weaker with the ball) use the #10 to press the ball-side pivot & use the spare #6 to screen the defensive line with the far-side winger digging into the other opposition #6"  
[X Link](https://x.com/EBL2017/status/1979169236468584889) [@EBL2017](/creator/x/EBL2017) 2025-10-17T12:54Z 193.1K followers, XXX engagements


"Enzo Fernndez is really very special. In an alternate universe I see him at Real Madrid in a Toni Kroos-esque role. He is elite in that low-lying left half space - Kroos' baby. Kroos used to dictate games from here. Hard to manage tactically and he circulated like a genius"  
[X Link](https://x.com/EBL2017/status/1973352164597834148) [@EBL2017](/creator/x/EBL2017) 2025-10-01T11:39Z 193.2K followers, 185.2K engagements


"Saka Kane Bellingham. Everyone else in attack fighting for that final spot"  
[X Link](https://x.com/EBL2017/status/1976364180702958010) [@EBL2017](/creator/x/EBL2017) 2025-10-09T19:08Z 193.3K followers, 252.2K engagements


"Thomas Tuchel's England. An in-depth tactical breakdown. 🔺 The 4-3-3 🔺 The midfield dynamic 🔺 Similarities with his Bayern Munich team 🔺 And England's chances of winning the World Cup. Broken down below 👇"  
[X Link](https://x.com/EBL2017/status/1976611169508217181) [@EBL2017](/creator/x/EBL2017) 2025-10-10T11:30Z 193.2K followers, 52.2K engagements


"Arteta has made some tactical/selection mistakes so far this season but Arsenal are top of the league anyway. Don't expect him to do that often though. We ain't seeing Merino in the #10 - these ain't pressing games. Eze must be robust without Jesus/Havertz. Nwaneri. A chance"  
[X Link](https://x.com/EBL2017/status/1977788383373000977) [@EBL2017](/creator/x/EBL2017) 2025-10-13T17:27Z 193.2K followers, 20.1K engagements


"We are not likely to see Arsenal's best team until December. Half-way through the season that. And they are still likely to be top of the league in that moment. Key players have missed large periods yet it has hardly been noticed. Massive credit due for a phenomenal summer"  
[X Link](https://x.com/EBL2017/status/1977789100854857909) [@EBL2017](/creator/x/EBL2017) 2025-10-13T17:30Z 193.2K followers, 136.2K engagements


"Trossard has evolved to become much more than just a ruthless finisher and top combiner in the final third. He can drop and influence games by dribbling which gives his team control or he can directly create through passing. Credit to him. Developed as a profile at a late age"  
[X Link](https://x.com/EBL2017/status/1977815223005585468) [@EBL2017](/creator/x/EBL2017) 2025-10-13T19:14Z 193.2K followers, 72.7K engagements


"Armenia ranked 103rd in the world came to Dublin and dominated possession against an Irish team full of Premier League & Championship players. How It's not luck. Nor is it effort. It's tactics. Heimir Hallgrmsson's Ireland - broken down in full. A tactical thread 🧠"  
[X Link](https://x.com/EBL2017/status/1978389661140603384) [@EBL2017](/creator/x/EBL2017) 2025-10-15T09:17Z 193.2K followers, 245K engagements


"The culture and environment that exists at Arsenal is elite. Simply if you don't perform you don't play. Gykeres/Havertz Saka/Madueke Martinelli/Trossard degaard/Eze Rice/Merino Calafiori/Lewis-Skelly Timber/White Gabriel/Hincapi Saliba/Mosquera. Perform or die 🔴"  
[X Link](https://x.com/EBL2017/status/1978522341584855051) [@EBL2017](/creator/x/EBL2017) 2025-10-15T18:04Z 193.2K followers, 68.2K engagements


"Manchester United have no left winger no long-term #6 & no left-sided centre half that can play in a back X because of Ruben Amorim's idea. Also over-stacked with #10's but short on #8's. Once he leaves the club will have to spend a LOT of money to suit a back X. Big issues"  
[X Link](https://x.com/EBL2017/status/1978545600460177566) [@EBL2017](/creator/x/EBL2017) 2025-10-15T19:36Z 193.2K followers, 287.8K engagements


"With the ball Fulham's best feature centres around their dynamism on the left. Iwobi is intelligent and instigates many of these rotations. He drops from high to low often outside the lines. Sessegnon moves high King pins the outside centre back. Can be hard to press"  
[X Link](https://x.com/EBL2017/status/1979106714432528609) [@EBL2017](/creator/x/EBL2017) 2025-10-17T08:46Z 193.2K followers, 4457 engagements


"Liverpool had the same issue they always have under Arne Slot against teams who build in a 3-2-5. Liverpool only press with X against the opposition's X in the build-up so there is always a spare man. It's the same issue Maresca constantly causes Slot's defensive idea"  
[X Link](https://x.com/EBL2017/status/1979158128156414296) [@EBL2017](/creator/x/EBL2017) 2025-10-17T12:10Z 193.2K followers, 6005 engagements


"That could be one for Lammens to assess mid-game. Alternatively from Liverpool's goal kicks it would make sense for United to lock on man-to-man. It opens up the risk of guys like Salah receiving in 1v1 situations high but not pressing allows Liverpool to progress with ease"  
[X Link](https://x.com/EBL2017/status/1979158136784130204) [@EBL2017](/creator/x/EBL2017) 2025-10-17T12:10Z 193.2K followers, 3354 engagements


"Then when defending in open play Amorim could keep things more simple and defend with X in a mid-block with no genuine attempt to apply pressure to the ball. If Manchester United get caught in between defending low and pressing Liverpool have the qualities to pull them apart"  
[X Link](https://x.com/EBL2017/status/1979158139434885259) [@EBL2017](/creator/x/EBL2017) 2025-10-17T12:10Z 193.3K followers, 3147 engagements


"Aside from that I expect a similar game-theme to last time. Ultimately Liverpool's qualities should prove to be too much for Manchester United but they may lack control in the game if Slot doesn't adjust his idea. Amorim's United are flawed sure but so is Slot's mid-block"  
[X Link](https://x.com/EBL2017/status/1979158141494346117) [@EBL2017](/creator/x/EBL2017) 2025-10-17T12:10Z 193.3K followers, 3060 engagements


"However as much as Arne Slot and Liverpool have been criticised this season we have to remember that they had this issue last year and STILL ran away with the league and were only beaten in Europe by the champions. They remain a top team. Just need to find balance with Wirtz"  
[X Link](https://x.com/EBL2017/status/1979158144065446112) [@EBL2017](/creator/x/EBL2017) 2025-10-17T12:10Z 193.2K followers, 8637 engagements


"As for Manchester United Amorim's tactics are often flawed but the sheer fact that they hold possession in a shape that is Liverpool's kryptonite defend with X which helps them suffer at grounds like Anfield & have unstoppable quality in attack means they are always a threat"  
[X Link](https://x.com/EBL2017/status/1979158146288377943) [@EBL2017](/creator/x/EBL2017) 2025-10-17T12:10Z 193.3K followers, 8314 engagements


"Enzo Maresca & Chelsea's season continues to be struck by 'bad luck'. ♦ Both Colwill and Badiashile out for long periods so no left-footed centre half. ♦ Cole Palmer and Liam Delap out for an extended period. ♦ Lost games they were favourites in due to red cards. Now this"  
[X Link](https://x.com/EBL2017/status/1979159643961053248) [@EBL2017](/creator/x/EBL2017) 2025-10-17T12:16Z 193.2K followers, 53.3K engagements


"🟣⚪ Unai Emery's Aston Villa: 🔷 4-2-4 build-up. Consistent use of the goalkeeper to attract pressure before using automatisms to find the spare man. Then play forward to top transitional attackers. 🔷 Also willing to play direct to 1v1's - narrow 4-2-2-2 helps win 2nd balls"  
[X Link](https://x.com/EBL2017/status/1979169228499406895) [@EBL2017](/creator/x/EBL2017) 2025-10-17T12:54Z 193.2K followers, 12.6K engagements


"Iraola and Bournemouth do this all of the time and with top success. This will certainly be a game the Aston Villa staff studied heavily in the build-up to the Spurs game this weekend ahead. I would expect to see Villa do the same as below. Show the ball to VDV & force errors"  
[X Link](https://x.com/EBL2017/status/1979169240490901566) [@EBL2017](/creator/x/EBL2017) 2025-10-17T12:54Z 193.2K followers, XXX engagements


"Jimnez' availability will be everything for Fulham tomorrow. If he is there Fulham can try to compete. If he is not mission impossible. Arsenal will make Fulham suffer beyond belief if Ral cannot start. No outlet against a Mikel Arteta team Okay prepare to suffer"  
[X Link](https://x.com/EBL2017/status/1979213211879502054) [@EBL2017](/creator/x/EBL2017) 2025-10-17T15:49Z 193.2K followers, 94.7K engagements


"Ange. Nobody to blame other than himself. Clung onto the trophy narrative. Didnt truly reflect on his own personal failures at Spurs and develop as a coach during his time off. Maybe this will teach him the lesson he should have learnt after he was rightly sacked at Spurs"  
[X Link](https://x.com/EBL2017/status/1979552344879796455) [@EBL2017](/creator/x/EBL2017) 2025-10-18T14:17Z 193.2K followers, 66K engagements


"Arsenal with control as Fulham defend 4-4-2 in open play. Lacking cutting edge in the final 3rd. Always tough to break down a low block. Liverpool suffered similarly at Burnley. degaard's absence is clear as it takes Eze away from the left (less touches at favourable angles)"  
[X Link](https://x.com/EBL2017/status/1979599419642167402) [@EBL2017](/creator/x/EBL2017) 2025-10-18T17:24Z 193.2K followers, 53K engagements


"After XX minutes or so it would make sense to bring Nwaneri on. Why Because Eze can shift to the left then. Why wait until XX mins Because Arsenal need to ensure they regain control to start the second half - once Fulham are pinned Arsenal can afford to bring Nwaneri on"  
[X Link](https://x.com/EBL2017/status/1979600061991403667) [@EBL2017](/creator/x/EBL2017) 2025-10-18T17:26Z 193.2K followers, 16.3K engagements


"💎 The diamond press ♦ Andoni Iraola ♦ Thomas Tuchel ♦ Mikel Arteta ♦ Unai Emery An increasingly common feature of the elites. It applies top pressure to the opposition's build-up WHILST maintaining a +1 in the defensive line oftentimes with a #6 screening the back X 👇"  
[X Link](https://x.com/EBL2017/status/1979172684949782719) [@EBL2017](/creator/x/EBL2017) 2025-10-17T13:08Z 193.3K followers, 36.6K engagements


"3-0. Harsh scoreline sure. Forest winning on xG. Anges game-plan was good today. However like I said too little too late. Plus no excuses for the set-pieces. Carragher did a piece on MNF about how light Forest are on the edge from set plays. They concede from it again"  
[X Link](https://x.com/EBL2017/status/1979536415466967203) [@EBL2017](/creator/x/EBL2017) 2025-10-18T13:13Z 193.3K followers, 12.9K engagements


"Crazy sport That Szoboszlai throw 🤦♂ Brilliant from Bruno. Smash and grab"  
[X Link](https://x.com/EBL2017/status/1979959621008736655) [@EBL2017](/creator/x/EBL2017) 2025-10-19T17:15Z 193.3K followers, 34.1K engagements


"🔴 Arne Slot's tactics were NOT the problem for Liverpool. It was the balance of profiles. ⚪ Ruben Amorim's tactics were sensible but also concerning. Where is the ceiling with an Allardyce-esque style of play Liverpool 1-2 Manchester United. A tactical review. THREAD 🚨"  
[X Link](https://x.com/EBL2017/status/1980200170584223796) [@EBL2017](/creator/x/EBL2017) 2025-10-20T09:11Z 193.3K followers, 161.9K engagements


"Nuno is currently playing Walker-Peters at left back and Oliver Scarles at right back. A right footer on the left and a left footer on the right"  
[X Link](https://x.com/EBL2017/status/1980350958476619960) [@EBL2017](/creator/x/EBL2017) 2025-10-20T19:10Z 193.3K followers, 73.5K engagements


"Exceptional mentality from Gary ONeil. Eddie Howe did similar before arriving at Newcastle and he came back into management a much better"  
[X Link](https://x.com/EBL2017/status/1980395691471147467) [@EBL2017](/creator/x/EBL2017) 2025-10-20T22:08Z 193.3K followers, 241K engagements


"🔵⚪ Spent the morning watching Fabian Hrzelers Brighton. Beyond impressed especially when considering he is the second youngest manager in Europes top X leagues. In-depth analysis out soon. Very very soon"  
[X Link](https://x.com/EBL2017/status/1980560060783972783) [@EBL2017](/creator/x/EBL2017) 2025-10-21T09:01Z 193.3K followers, 32.9K engagements


"Arteta is the guy people point at when justifying that a manager needs time. But you must DESERVE that time. Arteta's process was elite in every way from day one - adapting/evolving tactically squad-building culture setting managing pressure etc. Ultimately you earn time"  
[X Link](https://x.com/EBL2017/status/1976417105663893671) [@EBL2017](/creator/x/EBL2017) 2025-10-09T22:38Z 193.3K followers, 174.6K engagements


"Viktor Gykeres divides opinion like few others. To some hes clunky. To others hes the missing piece for Artetas Arsenal. In my latest deep-dive I assess the ENTIRETY of his Arsenal tenure so far 🔴 EXCLUSIVELY @ & X Subscriptions. THREAD 🚨"  
[X Link](https://x.com/EBL2017/status/1977638759748313298) [@EBL2017](/creator/x/EBL2017) 2025-10-13T07:33Z 193.3K followers, 467.3K engagements


"Last time Ruben Amorim & Manchester United played against Arne Slot's Liverpool United: 🔻 Played direct from goal kicks 🔻 Did not press Liverpool's goal kicks 🔻 And were happy to sit and defend However they still held possession as Liverpool's press was poor. Analysis 👇"  
[X Link](https://x.com/EBL2017/status/1979158123903402165) [@EBL2017](/creator/x/EBL2017) 2025-10-17T12:10Z 193.3K followers, 108.1K engagements


"The most intelligent recruiters in football prioritise profiles over everything else. This applies to both players & coaches. Enzo Maresca and Vincent Kompanys respective CVs were not outstanding but their philosophy matched the elite criteria. Ruben Amorim Not so much"  
[X Link](https://x.com/EBL2017/status/1979201376824553558) [@EBL2017](/creator/x/EBL2017) 2025-10-17T15:02Z 193.3K followers, 37.5K engagements


"Ruben Amorim's idea is not built to dominate through pressing and passing like every other elite club. Clear issues"  
[X Link](https://x.com/EBL2017/status/1979498387855605880) [@EBL2017](/creator/x/EBL2017) 2025-10-18T10:42Z 193.3K followers, 25.4K engagements


"Caicedo Gittens Guiu on. Lavia Garnacho Santos off. Pedro into the #10 Guiu into the #9. Santos offered little outside of off-ball running. Still 2-3-5. Maresca clearly unhappy with individual performances more so than having any tactical concerns"  
[X Link](https://x.com/EBL2017/status/1979526940391535059) [@EBL2017](/creator/x/EBL2017) 2025-10-18T12:36Z 193.3K followers, 11.1K engagements


"Anthony Gordon is outstanding. But he remains a level below the elites because of his inability to create separation at a relentless rate. Similar profile to Saka but Bukayo has total control of the ball at top speeds. He is less stop start-y than Anthony. A level removed"  
[X Link](https://x.com/EBL2017/status/1979562219344986360) [@EBL2017](/creator/x/EBL2017) 2025-10-18T14:56Z 193.3K followers, 32.7K engagements


"Rashford has a similar issue. But his explosive speed and power often makes up for that. Again Anthony Gordon lacks that level of athleticism. Closer to a Martinelli-type physically"  
[X Link](https://x.com/EBL2017/status/1979562842517885012) [@EBL2017](/creator/x/EBL2017) 2025-10-18T14:58Z 193.3K followers, 14.1K engagements


"Ral starts. Huge for Fulham"  
[X Link](https://x.com/EBL2017/status/1979571536999612768) [@EBL2017](/creator/x/EBL2017) 2025-10-18T15:33Z 193.3K followers, 32.5K engagements


"Part of the reason Arsenal score so many goals from set-plays is because they are so good in open play. The volume of corners free kicks and throw-ins they accumulate comes from an unparalleled ability to sustain pressure. That comes from domination with AND without the ball"  
[X Link](https://x.com/EBL2017/status/1979606412637724985) [@EBL2017](/creator/x/EBL2017) 2025-10-18T17:52Z 193.3K followers, 169.3K engagements


"Declan Rices ability to switch play with a cross-field pass might be unmatched"  
[X Link](https://x.com/EBL2017/status/1979630826015817994) [@EBL2017](/creator/x/EBL2017) 2025-10-18T19:29Z 193.3K followers, 123.6K engagements


"Only Liverpool took more points off the top XX placed teams last season than Fulham. Today was a monumental win for Arsenal at a ground where they havent won for X seasons. And if were being honest they made it look easy. Controlled from start to finish"  
[X Link](https://x.com/EBL2017/status/1979633054739214621) [@EBL2017](/creator/x/EBL2017) 2025-10-18T19:37Z 193.3K followers, 57.7K engagements


"Remember what Fulham did to Manchester United They are legitimately one of the most dynamic teams in the sport when they get their foot on the ball. The sheer amount of bodies they get in central areas is incredible. Marco Silva. Clear adaption to manipulate man-to-man ideas"  
[X Link](https://x.com/EBL2017/status/1979811580666884197) [@EBL2017](/creator/x/EBL2017) 2025-10-19T07:27Z 193.3K followers, 33.2K engagements


"Marco Silva's Fulham defended in a 4-4-2 all season but they reverted to a back X when defending low. Against Arsenal they stuck with the 4-4-2 likely because getting caught between systems was an issue. Also harder to escape with X. Adapting is key - Arsenal just too good"  
[X Link](https://x.com/EBL2017/status/1979843445448667578) [@EBL2017](/creator/x/EBL2017) 2025-10-19T09:33Z 193.3K followers, 53K engagements


"Marco Silva and Fulham didnt even play badly yet they still couldn't lay a glove on Arsenal 🤯 Mikel Arteta's team are just that complete controlling every phase every duel every moment. The details behind it all 👇"  
[X Link](https://x.com/EBL2017/status/1979850015578206515) [@EBL2017](/creator/x/EBL2017) 2025-10-19T10:00Z 193.3K followers, 96.7K engagements


"Arsenal excelled at controlling games before Gykeres arrived. With him they continue to control games EXCEPT with a bigger goal threat at the top end of the pitch. Merino and Havertz like to drop link & overload before attacking space. Gykeres"  
[X Link](https://x.com/EBL2017/status/1979864605686968399) [@EBL2017](/creator/x/EBL2017) 2025-10-19T10:58Z 193.3K followers, 317.6K engagements


"United are basic. Really basic. Just with some special footballers. If Liverpool compose themselves this game is here for the taking. Look after the ball pin them back sustain pressure and let the magical forwards do their thing. On second balls must smooth the game out"  
[X Link](https://x.com/EBL2017/status/1979947830925021316) [@EBL2017](/creator/x/EBL2017) 2025-10-19T16:28Z 193.3K followers, 76.2K engagements


"@ImpressionistAL Its tongue in cheek. Ive been laughing at the replies. Im sure my sensible followers are aware of that too. You of all people should have recognised that"  
[X Link](https://x.com/EBL2017/status/1979979492983443566) [@EBL2017](/creator/x/EBL2017) 2025-10-19T18:34Z 193.3K followers, 101.8K engagements


"Ruben Amorim deserves credit for Manchester United's detail on 2nd balls. Not playing eko was smart. United launched it into Liverpool's half didn't compete for the 1st duel and had an extra man for 2nd balls with Salah often high. Outside of that United were VERY basic"  
[X Link](https://x.com/EBL2017/status/1980200175395299837) [@EBL2017](/creator/x/EBL2017) 2025-10-20T09:11Z 193.3K followers, 15.9K engagements


"When United defended low their 5-4-1 block was compact. However when they tried to apply pressure to Liverpool they were ALL over the place. Here for example Mbeumo and Cunha try to press but NOBODY backs it up. Liverpool should have made so much more of these moments"  
[X Link](https://x.com/EBL2017/status/1980200180310831148) [@EBL2017](/creator/x/EBL2017) 2025-10-20T09:11Z 193.3K followers, 15.6K engagements


"This is another beyond average organisational mishap from United. From the goal kick it was Amorim's idea to lock on and press man-to-man. But where is Dalot He's sleeping and Conor Bradley easily drives into the space. We can blame Dalot but the lack of clarity is damning"  
[X Link](https://x.com/EBL2017/status/1980200184425374070) [@EBL2017](/creator/x/EBL2017) 2025-10-20T09:11Z 193.3K followers, 13.9K engagements


"Slot also consistently overloaded United in the middle but Liverpool failed to exploit it. Isak & Mac Allister pinned the outside centre halves. Szoboszlai played loose in the #10. Liverpool's fullbacks inverted caused confusion Maguire couldn't follow Szoboszlai - overload"  
[X Link](https://x.com/EBL2017/status/1980200188997427434) [@EBL2017](/creator/x/EBL2017) 2025-10-20T09:11Z 193.3K followers, 13K engagements


"After United Chelsea and Palace have consistently exploited Liverpool's open play pressing structure Arne Slot has changed Liverpool's press. No longer do they maintain the zonal plan. The front X narrow up the #8's and fullbacks jump the #6 balances off. Man-to-man idea"  
[X Link](https://x.com/EBL2017/status/1980200213827711211) [@EBL2017](/creator/x/EBL2017) 2025-10-20T09:11Z 193.3K followers, 9904 engagements


"Ultimately United escaped with a victory. Liverpool had XXX xG to Manchester United's XXXX. Amorim and United deserve credit for a sensible game-plan with the ball excellent detail to help United win duels and defending well in a compact 5-4-1 block. But the model is basic"  
[X Link](https://x.com/EBL2017/status/1980200223050977676) [@EBL2017](/creator/x/EBL2017) 2025-10-20T09:11Z 193.3K followers, 8638 engagements


"Arne Slot remains special. And Liverpool remain special. Sure they have lost X in a row but all by fine margins. Balance is the biggest issue at the moment which hampers their control - issues seem to vary from game to game (fullback profiles the use of Wirtz player form)"  
[X Link](https://x.com/EBL2017/status/1980200239769530381) [@EBL2017](/creator/x/EBL2017) 2025-10-20T09:11Z 193.3K followers, 17.6K engagements


"I talked about Arne Slot and Liverpool's issues in their first game of the season against Bournemouth: - Too many vertically minded profiles - Wirtz' positional play and its negative impact on the collective - The open play press - Fullback profiles who are soft defensively"  
[X Link](https://x.com/EBL2017/status/1980206732174651466) [@EBL2017](/creator/x/EBL2017) 2025-10-20T09:37Z 193.3K followers, 20.1K engagements


"Makes sense. Problem is United also built like this at home to Sunderland. Amorims system is nowhere near good enough unfortunately. Doesnt let his team build from goal kicks or press in open play. United fans are happy right now sure no issue - but huge problems remain"  
[X Link](https://x.com/EBL2017/status/1980232915494818267) [@EBL2017](/creator/x/EBL2017) 2025-10-20T11:21Z 193.3K followers, 102.5K engagements


"⚪ Every Spurs fan knows somethings off. My latest review shows exactly why the tactics the structure the decline and how its even limiting players like Xavi Simons. Thomas Frank has a lot of work to do. 👇"  
[X Link](https://x.com/EBL2017/status/1980307288801054838) [@EBL2017](/creator/x/EBL2017) 2025-10-20T16:17Z 193.3K followers, 38.8K engagements


"Some real talent across the team too. Not blown away by Keith Andrews but certainly think Brentford have enough about them to keep their head above water this season. Lots of quality from back to front which can play a variety of styles. Sensible tactics and set-piece prowess"  
[X Link](https://x.com/EBL2017/status/1980358116735877122) [@EBL2017](/creator/x/EBL2017) 2025-10-20T19:39Z 193.3K followers, 15.8K engagements


"@Carra23 covered this in extra detail on MNF. Slot could have adapted by digging Salah into central areas instead of hanging high on the top line. Gakpo dug in Salah did not. When Salah did dig in Liverpool often won the second ball because the numerical advantage evaporated"  
[X Link](https://x.com/EBL2017/status/1980367811202699483) [@EBL2017](/creator/x/EBL2017) 2025-10-20T20:17Z 193.3K followers, 32.2K engagements


"Lots of heroes for Forest last season. Played the same team most weeks. Sels; Williams Murillo Milenkovi Aina; Elanga Dominguez Anderson Hudson-Odoi; Gibbs-White Wood. Leicester under Ranieri-esque in terms of style & overachievement. Nuno - not sustainable long-term"  
[X Link](https://x.com/EBL2017/status/1980375550389875097) [@EBL2017](/creator/x/EBL2017) 2025-10-20T20:48Z 193.3K followers, 13.7K engagements


"The way Nuno will succeed at West Ham is by finding a similarly balanced team that commits to playing his way. Right now there is division at West Ham both on & off the pitch. Nuno also alienating senior players like Wilson/Ward-Prowse already. Big psychological job needed"  
[X Link](https://x.com/EBL2017/status/1980376709154402759) [@EBL2017](/creator/x/EBL2017) 2025-10-20T20:52Z 193.3K followers, 11K engagements


"Brighton at Old Trafford. Bizarrely an even bigger test for Ruben Amorim and Manchester United than Liverpool at Anfield. Why Because the onus is on United to dominate each phase something his system is not built to"  
[X Link](https://x.com/EBL2017/status/1980537271402307990) [@EBL2017](/creator/x/EBL2017) 2025-10-21T07:30Z 193.3K followers, 83.6K engagements


"@ManUtd Questions that remain unanswered include handling big name players the pressures of managing an elite club will the tactical execution be as good at the elite level in a different context squad-building infrastructure within the club etc. No guarantees but profiling is key"  
[X Link](https://x.com/EBL2017/status/1980595187848970567) [@EBL2017](/creator/x/EBL2017) 2025-10-21T11:21Z 193.3K followers, 12.5K engagements


"SeAn DyChE's LoW bLoCk 🥴"  
[X Link](https://x.com/EBL2017/status/1740113312262631673) [@EBL2017](/creator/x/EBL2017) 2023-12-27T20:51Z 193.3K followers, 227.1K engagements


"Books will be studied about Arteta in hundreds of years. His game-model psychology ability to change the entire culture of a club his discipline leadership. the relentless commitment to win how he squashes pressure. A transformative figure on & off the pitch. Like Klopp"  
[X Link](https://x.com/EBL2017/status/1978523627357106477) [@EBL2017](/creator/x/EBL2017) 2025-10-15T18:09Z 193.3K followers, 248.7K engagements


"@codename_sacchi Both. Some good elements. Some not-so-good elements"  
[X Link](https://x.com/EBL2017/status/1979905255262273596) [@EBL2017](/creator/x/EBL2017) 2025-10-19T13:39Z 193.3K followers, 4378 engagements


"Dont make me start early guys. Because I will"  
[X Link](https://x.com/EBL2017/status/1979976954859212883) [@EBL2017](/creator/x/EBL2017) 2025-10-19T18:24Z 193.3K followers, 345.3K engagements


"A subtle detail that was lost in the game also centred around Liverpool's press. Last time Manchester United came to Anfield Ruben Amorim's 3-2-5 caused Liverpool's high press issues because of Slot's insistence on keeping a +1 in the defensive line. But he adapted his idea"  
[X Link](https://x.com/EBL2017/status/1980200208626762141) [@EBL2017](/creator/x/EBL2017) 2025-10-20T09:11Z 193.3K followers, 9751 engagements


"300m later and Amorim doesnt trust his team to take a short goal kick. Plus Manchester United are also incapable of pressing in open play. The main reason United had success is because Liverpool played into their hands on 2nd balls & in open play with excessive verticality"  
[X Link](https://x.com/EBL2017/status/1980200226301301162) [@EBL2017](/creator/x/EBL2017) 2025-10-20T09:11Z 193.3K followers, 8561 engagements


"The notion that Slot is too gung-ho is not fair. On most days Liverpool win that game but football is wild - Liverpool had more xG against United yesterday than in the game they beat them 7-0 in Liverpool even maintained balance with Ekitike Wirtz and Isak on together"  
[X Link](https://x.com/EBL2017/status/1980200235935895572) [@EBL2017](/creator/x/EBL2017) 2025-10-20T09:11Z 193.3K followers, 15.9K engagements


"With lots of time out of the game it will be interesting to see if Dyche has evolved his idea particularly in the build-up and in the press. Defensively Dyche will be more aggressive than Nuno. Still willing to sit but a higher line of engagement especially from goal kicks"  
[X Link](https://x.com/EBL2017/status/1980324322024780178) [@EBL2017](/creator/x/EBL2017) 2025-10-20T17:24Z 193.3K followers, 12.2K engagements


"Listened to Klopps interview with Steven Bartlett. He talked about how he felt the need to win a certain way. Nuno certainly doesnt feel that way. Quite unbelievable how drab the atmosphere is at the London Stadium tonight just like West Hams performance. Awful so far"  
[X Link](https://x.com/EBL2017/status/1980359298472677578) [@EBL2017](/creator/x/EBL2017) 2025-10-20T19:43Z 193.3K followers, 13.8K 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)"  
[X Link](https://x.com/EBL2017/status/1937949239235268822) [@EBL2017](/creator/x/EBL2017) 2025-06-25T19:01Z 193.3K followers, 304.9K engagements


""If we play this game 10x more in the same fashion then I think it is X times a draw we (Liverpool) win it X time and Arsenal win it X time." Unsure why this statement has not been publicised by reporters. Maybe as it is too sensible/gets less"  
[X Link](https://x.com/EBL2017/status/1962267500613173598) [@EBL2017](/creator/x/EBL2017) 2025-08-31T21:33Z 193.3K followers, 2.8M engagements


"Managers with contracts expiring at the end of the season: 🔻 Oliver Glasner 🔻 Andoni Iraola 🔻 Marco Silva 🔻 Brendan Rodgers Those without jobs include Xavi Spalletti ten Hag Motta Terzic Dyche Potter O'Neil Hasenhttl van Nistelrooy Carrick. Lots of top coaches"  
[X Link](https://x.com/EBL2017/status/1978858885046739222) [@EBL2017](/creator/x/EBL2017) 2025-10-16T16:21Z 193.3K followers, 40.2K engagements


"⚪ Marco Silva's Fulham: 🔸 4-2-4 / 4-3-3 build-up (mainly play short but can go direct) 🔸 3-1-6 in attack as Sessegnon pushes into the top line and Castagne tucks into the back X Iwobi left #8 King loose between the lines 🔸 4-4-2 / man-to-man high 🔸 5-3-2 / 5-4-1 low"  
[X Link](https://x.com/EBL2017/status/1979106710624063596) [@EBL2017](/creator/x/EBL2017) 2025-10-17T08:46Z 193.3K followers, 106.9K engagements


"Surprised Chelsea are using a 2-3-5 against Forests 5-3-2. It means its a lot easier for Forest to match up. Building with a back X and/or a single #6 would make it a lot harder for Anges team to match up. Work for Maresca to do - wouldnt be surprised if they change at HT"  
[X Link](https://x.com/EBL2017/status/1979517793151193484) [@EBL2017](/creator/x/EBL2017) 2025-10-18T11:59Z 193.3K followers, 12.6K engagements


"Trossard's presence in the XI becomes increasingly important without degaard. Why Because Arsenal need 'pausa' and technical security amidst the directness of Saka Gykeres and Eze. Martinelli on top of that is too much. Trossard also drops from high to overload the middle"  
[X Link](https://x.com/EBL2017/status/1979573670243881302) [@EBL2017](/creator/x/EBL2017) 2025-10-18T15:41Z 193.3K followers, 55.6K engagements


"That Saka fella. Phwoar"  
[X Link](https://x.com/EBL2017/status/1979617308105744607) [@EBL2017](/creator/x/EBL2017) 2025-10-18T18:35Z 193.3K followers, 204.3K engagements


"Martn Zubimendi. Declan Rice. These two WHAT an incredible partnership. Upper echelon elite 🔴⚪"  
[X Link](https://x.com/EBL2017/status/1979632361643147388) [@EBL2017](/creator/x/EBL2017) 2025-10-18T19:35Z 193.3K followers, 127.9K engagements


"There are lots of subtle tactical details that make Mikel Artetas team really special. Its the attention to detail that completes Arsenal. They leave no stone unturned no matter the lens you view them through. Analysis out in the morning"  
[X Link](https://x.com/EBL2017/status/1979633585222295723) [@EBL2017](/creator/x/EBL2017) 2025-10-18T19:40Z 193.3K followers, 44.9K engagements


"How many #6's in the world can comfortably rotate with a #10 It makes Arsenal an incredibly dynamic team. Like PSG with Vitinha. People focus on the set-plays but attentive viewers regard Arsenal as one of the most dynamic teams in the sport - will only improve with Havertz"  
[X Link](https://x.com/EBL2017/status/1979801069132914956) [@EBL2017](/creator/x/EBL2017) 2025-10-19T06:45Z 193.3K followers, 60.1K engagements


"🔴⚪ Mikel Artetas Arsenal are the most complete team in world football. In my latest deep-dive I break down exactly why these are the tactical details that make them dominant in EVERY single phase. 🧠 EXCLUSIVELY at or X Subscriptions THREAD 🚨"  
[X Link](https://x.com/EBL2017/status/1979819902065086882) [@EBL2017](/creator/x/EBL2017) 2025-10-19T08:00Z 193.3K followers, 358.2K engagements


"The Mikel Arteta and Arsenal effect. They suck the soul out of the opposition in EVERY"  
[X Link](https://x.com/EBL2017/status/1979823205348237572) [@EBL2017](/creator/x/EBL2017) 2025-10-19T08:13Z 193.3K followers, 315.6K engagements


"@htomufc Onana's lack of detail in the pass. Emery has always built this way and with success. Can see why Onana hasn't been favoured by Dyche or Emery. Pogba-vibes. All the talent but not attentive enough to use those qualities reliably. Frustrating player"  
[X Link](https://x.com/EBL2017/status/1979909417979064449) [@EBL2017](/creator/x/EBL2017) 2025-10-19T13:56Z 193.3K followers, 8892 engagements


"Liverpool far too emotional. The conditions for them to hold possession are clear. Curtis Jones could provide that second half although United are likely to be much more passive as the game wares on. The only reason they have territory is Liverpool error + winning 2nd balls"  
[X Link](https://x.com/EBL2017/status/1979944230412775558) [@EBL2017](/creator/x/EBL2017) 2025-10-19T16:14Z 193.3K followers, 41.1K engagements


"Mac Allister & Isak were used to pin Uniteds outside centre backs with Szoboszlai narrow as a #10 - created an overload. But Liverpool rarely used it - they played too vertically with Kerkez/Bradley at the base of the wide triangles. Mac Allister shouldve been low for pausa"  
[X Link](https://x.com/EBL2017/status/1979965073159328134) [@EBL2017](/creator/x/EBL2017) 2025-10-19T17:37Z 193.3K followers, 35K engagements


"Mikel Artetas Arsenal - The most complete team in the world. X points clear at the top of the Premier League after an exceptional win away at Fulham a team that accumulated the second most points against the top XX last season 🤯 The details behind it. Broken down below 👇"  
[X Link](https://x.com/EBL2017/status/1980173611098112127) [@EBL2017](/creator/x/EBL2017) 2025-10-20T07:25Z 193.3K followers, 126.3K engagements


"Manchester United's first goal against Liverpool was etched in detail. United play direct & van Dijk heads the initial ball. Because United rarely committed a player to compete for the 1st ball AND Salah rarely dug in they had a numerical advantage to win 2nd balls. Amorim 👏"  
[X Link](https://x.com/EBL2017/status/1980186912850899404) [@EBL2017](/creator/x/EBL2017) 2025-10-20T08:18Z 193.3K followers, 62.5K engagements


"When Salah dug in the numbers in the middle were even. When he did not United often won the 2nd ball. However his big chance came from NOT digging in and helping out on 2nd balls. He hung high Liverpool won the duels anyway and he nearly scored in transition. Margins"  
[X Link](https://x.com/EBL2017/status/1980186919884513519) [@EBL2017](/creator/x/EBL2017) 2025-10-20T08:18Z 193.3K followers, 20.3K engagements


"The same can be said on the other side. Bradley is an all-action fullback. Ask him and Kerkez to play at the base of a wide triangle and you are going to get excessive verticality with AND without the ball. Slot's biggest mistake was not the tactic but the use of his players"  
[X Link](https://x.com/EBL2017/status/1980200204839141779) [@EBL2017](/creator/x/EBL2017) 2025-10-20T09:11Z 193.3K followers, 9780 engagements


"Liverpool werent undone by Arne Slot's tactics they were undone by balance. Slot's structure made sense but the profiles didnt. As for Manchester United Ruben Amorims plan worked but how far can pragmatism really take you Liverpool 1-2 Manchester United. Broken down 👇"  
[X Link](https://x.com/EBL2017/status/1980257702568772002) [@EBL2017](/creator/x/EBL2017) 2025-10-20T13:00Z 193.3K followers, 49.7K engagements


"Sean Dyches first game at Nottingham Forest is at home to FC Porto. I cannot even begin to describe how ecstatic I am to watch that game"  
[X Link](https://x.com/EBL2017/status/1980321593839821307) [@EBL2017](/creator/x/EBL2017) 2025-10-20T17:13Z 193.3K followers, 46.7K engagements


"Dyche did a good job at Everton. Where he struggled tactically was when his team had the ball and were quite reliant on basic dynamics to find their way as opposed to positional play & things like this. Plus defensively sometimes he was a little too cautious in the mid-block"  
[X Link](https://x.com/EBL2017/status/1980324324973375783) [@EBL2017](/creator/x/EBL2017) 2025-10-20T17:24Z 193.3K followers, 11.1K engagements


"In terms of attention to detail Sean Dyche is definitely better than Nuno. Similarly direct and pragmatic at times sure. But Dyches teams are more organised & detailed. With the quality that Nottingham Forest have they should have absolutely ZERO concerns about relegation"  
[X Link](https://x.com/EBL2017/status/1980377286936592864) [@EBL2017](/creator/x/EBL2017) 2025-10-20T20:55Z 193.3K followers, 25.1K engagements


"Top bracket: 💎 Xavi Hernndez Cesc Fbregas Fabian Hrzeler. Secondary bracket: ♦ Eddie Howe Kieran McKenna. There are no guarantees in this game but as far as 'coaching profiles' go the first three names fit the profile of the upper echelon elite coaches @ManUtd"  
[X Link](https://x.com/EBL2017/status/1980594718128910561) [@EBL2017](/creator/x/EBL2017) 2025-10-21T11:19Z 193.3K followers, 41.2K engagements


"@Mwilaria4 @ManUtd He should be considered sure. Discussed it here"  
[X Link](https://x.com/EBL2017/status/1980602579596853537) [@EBL2017](/creator/x/EBL2017) 2025-10-21T11:50Z 193.3K followers, XXX engagements