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Transitions-loving managers Jurgen Klopp and Mauricio Pochettino on the touchline as Liverpool play Tottenham

Attacking and defensive transitions: football tactics explained

By Jack Lacey-Hatton published

TACTICS Here's your tactical explainer on why transitions sound simple – but why they're so critical for many of the best managers in the world

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The box midfield: football tactics explained

The box midfield: football tactics explained

By Mark White published

TACTICS So, what is a box midfield? Here's your tactical explainer on one of Pep Guardiola and Mikel Arteta's favourite innovations

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Rooney on strike partnerships

By Ben Welch published

Wayne Rooney Wazza on playing across the front line with Berbatov, Tevez and Ronaldo...

Wayne Rooney
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How to defend from the front

By Ben Welch last updated

Stuart Pearce Force the opposition in to conceding possession by pressing from the front with tactical tips from Stuart Pearce

Stuart Pearce
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Luis Enrique: How to play the pressing game

By Andy Mitten last updated

Barcelona Give the opposition 90 minutes of hell with relentless pressure, thanks to the sage advice of Barcelona boss, Luis Enrique. Remember players, you must believe!

Barcelona
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George Burley: Defending against a winger

By Ben Welch last updated

Former Ipswich Town full-back and manager George Burley provides his tips on defending well against a nippy winger

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Nullify the threat of an attacking full-back

By Ben Welch last updated

Stuart Pearce Shackle the opposition's adventurous full-back with tactical tips from Nottingham Forest gaffer, Stuart Pearce

Stuart Pearce
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Peter Taylor: 3-step guide for wingers lacking pace

By Huw Davies last updated

England under-20 head coach Peter Taylor gives his tips for wingers not blessed with express pace

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Defending against width

By Ben Welch last updated

Gareth Southgate Make sure your defence stays watertight when the opposition overload the wings with tips from Gareth Southgate

Gareth Southgate
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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

Liverpool
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