Psychology

Psychology Manchester United legend Rio Ferdinand serves up his pre-match playlist

Psychology Our resident mental skills coach Bradley Busch, who has worked with Premier League stars, suggests six ways of coping with a mouthy player

Chelsea LA Galaxy's full-back shares his secrets on winning those crucial individual battles, from jostling the big man to taking on the winger

Arsenal With a strong body and steely mind, you can take control of the midfield battleground, says Arsenal’s all-action Welshman

Whether it’s a title decider, cup final or relegation six-pointer, you won’t be at a loss with FFT’s five-step guide to sleeping, eating and mentally preparing for the big day

Psychology Win friends and influence people with sports psychologist Richard Nugent, who’s worked with Liverpool and Newcastle

Psychology Upgrade your wing play with tips from Tom Ince

Psychology Get your body language and tone of voice right and you just might be able to sway the officials

Psychology From breathing life into a demoralised team at half-time to restoring confidence during a poor run of form, Crystal Palace gaffer Sam Allardyce has the motivational tools

Psychology Devastated by a defeat? Don't dwell on the negatives, focus on the positives, says former Crystal Palace gaffer Iain Dowie