Tactics
Guardiola credits Pulis's Stoke for Premier League set-piece emphasis
Pep Guardiola has suggested that Tony Pulis's Stoke City inspired the Premier League's growing focus on set pieces and direct play. The Manchester City manager shared these thoughts ahead of his team's Carabao Cup fourth-round trip to Swansea on Wednesday night. He also outlined plans to rest Erling Haaland and start Omar Marmoush.
Arne Slot urges Liverpool to adapt to opponents' low blocks during slump
Liverpool head coach Arne Slot has called on his players to find ways to break down opponents' low-block and long-ball tactics as the Premier League champions endure a three-game losing streak. The Reds trail leaders Arsenal by four points ahead of Saturday's clash with Brentford at the Gtech Community Stadium. Slot highlighted recent defensive setups used by teams like Manchester United and Crystal Palace.