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Episode 1
Different strategies when building out from goal kicks
Here, Wenger and Pascal Zuberbühler analyse how the 2019 goal-kick rule change revolutionised the way teams build from the back, the strategies that have evolved as a result, and the impact on player training.
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Episode 2
Playing balls in behind the opposition’s backline
Next, Wenger and Zuberbühler take a look at how to exploit retreating or deep backlines with balls in behind to create high-value chances on goal, and how to defend these situations when the shoe is on the other foot.
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Episode 3
Using the wide areas to create goalscoring chances
Building on the ideas of progression and penetration, Wenger and Tony Colbert discuss how teams can maximise the wings to create opportunities, the relationship between a full-back and winger, and stretching compact defences through width.
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Episode 4
Chelsea’s principles of attack in a 3-4-3 system
Continuing the theme of attacking principles, Wenger and Zuberbühler delve into Thomas Tuchel’s tactical setup at Chelsea, highlighting wing-back roles, midfield counter-attack protection, centre-back positioning and ways opponents negated their threat.
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Episode 5
Analysing the basic principles of Qatar’s high press
Wenger shifts his focus from attacking to defensive principles, highlighting Qatar’s high-pressing approach from the FIFA Arab Cup 2021™. He explores how coordinated pressure, timing and compactness turn defensive actions into goalscoring chances.
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Episode 6
The mechanics of Al Ahly’s counter-attack from a low block
Continuing with the theme of defending, Wenger and Zuberbühler analyse how Al Ahly’s low block set the platform for victory at the FIFA Club World Cup 2021™, highlighting defensive roles, transitions, supporting runs and how opponents tried to counter them.
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Episode 7
Canada at the Women’s Olympic Football Tournament Tokyo 2020
At the Olympics in 2020, Canada won their first-ever gold medal in women’s football under head coach Bev Priestman. Here, April Heinrichs and Zuberbühler dive into the pressing tactics and iron will that contributed to this success in Tokyo.