Tactics
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How to stay compact
By Ben Welch last updated
Liverpool Afford your opponent no room for manoeuvre with tactical tips from Liverpool's academy director, Alex Inglethorpe

Make a fast start
By Ben Welch last updated
Liverpool Put the opposition on the back foot early with tactical pointers from Liverpool academy director, Alex Inglethorpe

Top 1000 tactics: How the best FPL managers set their teams up
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Tactics

Forge a midfield diamond
By Ben Welch last updated
Passing Get it right and you’ll be able to play between the lines, says former Carlisle manger Greg Abbott

Retaining momentum after scoring a goal
By Huw Davies last updated
Peter Taylor Don't let the other team score immediately after you do - keep that pressure on, says England U20 head coach Peter Taylor

Full-backs: How to cover your centre-back
By Huw Davies last updated
Southampton Don't let your centre-back go unprotected, thanks to this positional guide from former Ipswich and Scotland full-back George Burley

How to defend when you’ve got the ball
By Ben Welch last updated
Graham Taylor Be ready to defend when you're on the attack, says former England gaffer Graham Taylor

Dion Dublin: Score from crosses
By Ben Welch last updated
Crossing Small movements make a big difference when connecting with a cross, says former Aston Villa ace Dion Dublin
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