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Szczesny with Gianluigi Buffon after Roma played Juventus in December. Photograph: Alessandro Di Marco/EPA
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Chelsea’s defensive system was flexible but it was most effective when Victor Moses, top, and Marcos Alonso pushed forward aggressively and effectively formed a front five. Photograph: Tom Jenkins for the Guardian
Premier League 2016-17 Review: What We Learned Tactically From The Season
London – Three-man Defences Unquestionably the Premier League’s dominant tactical trend was the three-man defence. A remarkable 17 of the 20 sides started with a back three at some point in the season, with only Southampton, West Bromwich and Burnley doggedly...Caption:
José Mourinho kisses the Europa League trophy after masterminding another European final victory, over Ajax. Photograph: Odd Andersen/AFP/Getty Images
José Mourinho Delivers Manchester United Glory but Pragmatism has Limits
London – As Manchester United’s players celebrated with the Europa League trophy, José Mourinho brandished a red flag. He walked in front of his squad and tried to plant it into the pitch. The pole, though, was too flimsy and bent, leaving Mourinho to prop the...Caption:
Ray Parlour breaks the deadlock in the 2002 FA Cup final with the long-range goal the Arsenal midfielder later described as ‘probably the greatest moment of my life’. Photograph: Tom Jenkins for the Guardian
It was Arsenal’s Day in 2002 – but it Has Mostly been Chelsea’s Ever Since
London – Winding the clock back to 2002, the last time Arsenal and Chelsea contested the FA Cup final, one of the telling moments took place at the end. Tony Adams, in what would be his final appearance before retirement, sought out a young John Terry, who had...Caption:
Michy Batshuayi celebrates scoring Chelsea’s third goal in the 4-3 win over Watford on Monday night. Photograph: Darren Walsh/Chelsea FC via Getty Images