Pattern Play
Pattern Play is your twice-weekly dose of Premier League chaos, comedy, and analysis. Hosted by Tim Geschwindt and a rotating squad of football-mad contributors – including Linde Sibanda, Chervon Chetty, Jude van Wyk, Matthew Mashiane, Balin Benissan, and Sal Abrahams – we bring you gameweek breakdowns, Fantasy Premier League rants, headlines worth debating, previews worth arguing over, and games worth losing friends over.
From Arsenal meltdowns to United delusions, Chelsea chaos to Liverpool false dawns, Pattern Play is your go-to football fix that’s fun, structured, and accessible – whether you're a casual fan or a tactics nerd. New episodes drop every Monday and Thursday evening. Come for the banter, stay for the insight.
Pattern Play
Episode 26 - Man Utd are BACK as the title race reaches crunch time!
Pattern Play Podcast: Manchester United's Tactical Resurgence and City’s Identity Crisis
In this episode of the Pattern Play podcast, the hosts delve into the tactical changes at Manchester United under the new management of Carrick, discussing their recent victories against City and Arsenal. They explore how a simpler formation and clearer player roles have revitalized the team. The conversation shifts to Manchester City's current struggles, touching on Pep Guardiola's management, player fatigue, and the lack of strong leadership within the team. The panel also analyzes the surprising impact of player dynamics at Arsenal and offers thoughts on Chelsea's potential top-four finish under their new manager, LinkedinLiam Rosenior.
00:00 Welcome Back to the Pattern Play Podcast
01:36 Manchester United's Recent Form
03:52 The Simplicity of Football Tactics
10:09 Manchester City's Struggles
18:25 Arsenal's Tactical Adjustments
21:31 Chelsea's Managerial Changes
24:53 Conclusion and Final Thoughts
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