Latest articles by Thore Haugstad
Cazorla vs Ozil: Which playmaker will seal a spot in Wenger's best XI?
Stats Zone Thore Haugstad analyses the potential battle between the German genius and the Spanish schemer for a first-team berth...
Why this season’s Real Madrid are a shadow of their former selves
Real Madrid Los Blancos’ three consecutive Champions League titles are doing nothing for them in a dreadful season so far – but why such a miserable slide? Thore Haugstad investigates
How Barcelona lost their touch with the world’s best young players
Barcelona They were once the finest club in the world for developing talent, but now Barça's brightest hopes are leaving for better opportunities elsewhere. The tables have turned with Real Madrid, writes Thore Haugstad
FFT100 2018: No.6, Mohamed Salah (Liverpool)
FFT100 The all-time record for goals in a Premier League season; a starring role as Liverpool reached the Champions League final. In 2018, Salah has been the man with the Midas touch
5 reasons why it has all gone wrong for Ronaldo at Euro 2016
Cristiano Ronaldo Despite his country advancing to the latter stages of Euro 2016, it hasn't been the Portuguese attacker's summer so far. Thore Haugstad investigates where it's gone wrong for the superstar…
Why Ozil was always destined to become the top flight's most productive playmaker
Mesut Özil The German has been recording some superb assist and chance creation statistics this season, but Thore Haugstad explains why such form has been a long time in the making...
Arsenal vs Chelsea tactical preview: Why fabulous Fabregas holds the key against former club
Stats Zone The Spain international has found game time hard to come by so far this term, but Thore Haugstad explains why he'll be essential against the Gunners
Sanchez and Ozil showing all the signs of a blossoming relationship to come
Stats Zone Arsenal's two biggest ever signings have taken time to find their groove with one another, but now Arsene Wenger's side are reaping the rewards, writes Thore Haugstad...
Why Real Madrid’s thumping win at Atletico has cast doubt over a BBC future
Stats Zone The results aren’t lying, writes Thore Haugstad: Zinedine Zidane’s side are doing better when Bale, Benzema and Cristiano aren’t on the pitch at the same time
Why Brendan and Jose's latest face-off could be their most fascinating tactical battle yet
Stats Zone Thore Haugstad weighs up the intriguing prospect of Rodgers' daring 3-4-3 against his old colleague's 4-2-3-1 ahead of their League Cup clash...
How Branislav Ivanovic became one of Chelsea's greatest ever signings
Stats Zone Thore Haugstad analyses the Serbian's transformation from domineering middle man to marauding full-back...
FFT100 2018: No.2, Cristiano Ronaldo (Juventus)
FFT100 Had it not been for Luka Modric steering Croatia to a World Cup final, CR7 would surely have taken his sixth Ballon d'Or title. He turns 34 in February – not that it seems to make a blind bit of difference...
How much is Pep Guardiola actually to blame for Manchester City’s woes?
Pep Guardiola A crushing 4-0 defeat at Everton has left the Catalan’s new club 10 points adrift of Chelsea, and City fans bitterly disappointed. But is Pep the only man to point fingers at? Thore Haugstad discusses
When will Florentino Perez take responsibility for the mess he’s left Real Madrid in?
Real Madrid Zidane is El Presidente’s 11th coach in 12 years over two spells at the Bernabéu, but in reality he’s only there after yet another blunder, writes Thore Haugstad…
5 things from Atletico 1-0 Bayern: Simeone's side do their thing again
UEFA Champions League Thore Haugstad was at the Vicente Calderon to analyse the Colchoneros' defeat of the Bundesliga champions with Stats Zone...
Ada Hegerberg: why the world's best female footballer won't be playing at the Women's World Cup
Women's World Cup Her ongoing dispute with the Norwegian Football Federation continues, as she misses yet another major competition for her country. Thore Haugstad explains why
How Lionel Messi finally became the player he was expected to be (no, really)
Barcelona The Barcelona superstar has filled many different roles over the years, but it’s only recently that he’s taken on the position many expected him to play from the start – and become even better. Why did it take so long?
Analysis: Amid the gloom, Chelsea are improving – and here's the proof
Stats Zone The Blues have been buoyed by Champions League success as they face high-flying Leicester, but Thore Haugstad notes their displays have been improving for a while...
FFT100 2018: No.5, Antoine Griezmann (Atletico Madrid)
FFT100 He was man of the match in Europa League and World Cup finals, and refuses to hide his disappointment at the lack of Ballon d'Or recognition. Better win that Champions League in 2019, then...
Arsenal vs Liverpool preview: will Klopp's 'gegenpressing' prove too much for Gunners?
Premier League Arsenal take on a Liverpool side feeling the benefit of a full pre-season with Jurgen Klopp in their opening 2016/17 Premier League fixture. Thore Haugstad explains how the Gunners are shaping up…
