THE BIG READ
Why the modern press is changing football’s balance of power
Inside the tactical shift forcing elite teams to rethink how they build, defend and control decisive moments.
FRONT PAGE
Thursday, August 20 · Arizona edition
THE NEWSROOM
All news →Latest stories
Arsenal are finding control without becoming cautious
Their latest performance showed how field position and patience can coexist with attacking intent.
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Madrid’s new left-side partnership is beginning to click
A subtle change in spacing has created room for two of Europe’s most dangerous runners.
The small build-up detail keeping Inter one step ahead
One rotation at the base of midfield continues to pull opponents away from their defensive plan.
The young coaches refreshing the Bundesliga
A new group is pairing familiar intensity with more flexible possession structures.
Seven breakout players to follow in Ligue 1
The next wave of French talent is already influencing matches in every line of the pitch.
MATCHDAY
Full fixture list →Today’s matches
Premier League21:00
Liverpool
21:00Chelsea
AnfieldMatch center →
La Liga21:15
Barcelona
21:15Atlético Madrid
Estadi OlímpicMatch center →
THE VERDICT
All predictions →Match predictions
EDITORIAL PREDICTIONPremier League · 21:00
Liverpool
2—1Chelsea
Liverpool’s recent home form and aggressive counter-press should create the better second-ball opportunities, though Chelsea have enough between the lines to score.
Read full preview →EDITORIAL PREDICTIONLa Liga · 21:15
Barcelona
2—2Atlético Madrid
Barcelona should control possession, but Atlético’s direct running can expose the space behind an advanced midfield.
Read full preview →EDITORIAL PREDICTIONBundesliga · 18:30
Bayern Munich
3—1Borussia Dortmund
Bayern’s width can stretch Dortmund’s compact block and open central lanes for late midfield runners.
Read full preview →THE PICTURE
Full tables →League tables
| Pos | Club | P | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Manchester City | 4 | 12 |
| 2 | Arsenal | 4 | 10 |
| 3 | Liverpool | 4 | 10 |
| 4 | Aston Villa | 4 | 7 |
| 5 | Chelsea | 4 | 7 |
| 6 | Tottenham Hotspur | 4 | 6 |
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