Tactics & Analytics
Formations, positions, the manager's job and the numbers — including xG — behind modern football.
Explainer
Football squad numbers explained: what each shirt number means
Explainer
Football positions explained: every role from goalkeeper to false 9
Guide
What does a football manager actually do?
Explainer
What is xG? Expected goals explained for football fans
Guide
Football formations explained: 4-3-3, 4-2-3-1 and the rest
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