Eddie Howe? Cesc Fàbregas? Julian Nagelsmann? Fabian Hürzeler? Antonio Conte?

I’ve assessed all five candidates, their tactical philosophies, strengths, weaknesses, and suitability for the biggest job in English football.

One stands out to me.

Full analysis 👇

I’ve been working on project separate to EBL lately which centres around profiling managers from a tactical perspective.

It’s basic, really, but it provides a framework to assess a head coach.

Along with this, I would include culture-setting, the ability to deal with pressure, and squad building as the 4 key components behind successful coaches.

Using that framework, let's take a brief look at the top 5 candidates that Manchester United are linked with to replace Michael Carrick (who's immediate future seems doomed).

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His top speed is now BELOW the Premier League average.

So, has Saka declined, or has he evolved into a completely different player?

I analysed his data and watched every touch he’s had this season to find out.

Full analysis 👇

I used to describe Saka as explosive off the mark.

I’m not sure I’ve used the description for over 2 and a half seasons now, if not longer.

Arteta could hardly afford to rest him when challenging for domestic and European titles, but playing through injuries, being injured, and not getting adequate rest throughout seasons OR in the summers with England going deep in international tournaments has taken its toll on his body.

Saka is no longer fast, and it has changed his profile as a player.

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Liverpool’s collapse cost Slot his job.

Is Carrick heading for the same fate at Manchester United, or can he save their season?

Full breakdown 👇

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But how do you actually beat it?

👉 The tactical solutions that dismantle man-to-man pressing, and why the most obvious answer may actually play straight into its hands.

Full tactical breakdown 👇

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Gary Neville called them a “disgrace”. Some fans want Michael Carrick sacked.

But the reality is far more complex.

The tactics, the coaching, the recruitment, the lack of athleticism, the balance of the XI… it all connects.

I analysed exactly what is going wrong at Manchester United, why Carrick is under serious pressure, and whether he can actually fix it.

This is a big one 👇

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There are no more excuses. The club could not have supported him more in the market.

The time to deliver is now.

The balance of the team, the entire game-model, and the culture at the club 👇

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Bad result, but the change may have revealed more about Chelsea’s future than any performance so far.

What does it tell us about the TRUE trajectory of the project?

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The long-term potential is clear, but there’s still one major level left to unlock.

Here’s what will define just how far this project can go 👇

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This game had major implications for the long-term trajectory of both projects.

And there is a LOT to unpack.

Analysis 👇

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But why does it work, and what problems does it create for the opposition?

A tactical breakdown of the idea, its key principles, and how teams use it to create an edge.

Analysis 👇

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The answer depends entirely on one thing: EXACTLY where Arteta plays him.

I analysed the data, the tactical fit, and the £100m+ question.

Full analysis 👇

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But what EXACTLY does Mikel Arteta see in him?

The numbers tell one story. The eye test tells another.

THREAD! 👇

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Below, I break down the player within an inch of his life:

His profile, his strengths, his weaknesses, his untapped potential as a #8, and his fit at Manchester United…

THREAD! 👇

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The answer depends entirely on which team he joins.

With Liverpool and Arsenal the most likely destinations, would Barcola take either club to the next level?

THREAD! 👇

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Here’s how he COMPLETELY changes Arsenal’s midfield and tactical dynamics…

And why despite being champions of England, Arteta’s side can still reach another level. 🤯

THREAD! 👇

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Arsenal have always been Mikel Arteta’s team.

With Vinicius Jr., they become HIS team.

Does that lead to success or failure?

Let’s find out 👇

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Now that he’s linked with Mikel Arteta’s Arsenal, let’s set the record straight…

What I found will change how you see the move ENTIRELY! 🤯

MEGA-THREAD! 🚨👇

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Xabi Alonso is exactly what Lacroix needs, but is Lacroix what Chelsea need?

Full breakdown 👇

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This deal is far more than simply signing another elite talent. It’s about what he could unlock tactically for Xabi Alonso…

Why Chelsea can become ANYTHING with him in the team! 👇

Full breakdown 💭

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But how does he fit in?

And what Arsenal MUST do to complete Arteta’s rebuild…

Bruno Guimarães, Morgan Rogers, the ideal rebuild, and what Tzolis changes 👇

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