Football is a physical sport; you have to be strong and determined to win against your opponent.    It's not easy, it takes energy, guts, persistence and a competitive streak to not lose the duel.     As you move through age groups and higher levels of competition, it can feel like "I'm not strong enough, they're faster, I have no time on the ball, they're bigger than me."  However, the great news is that each level is just a level that you get used to quickly, and adapt to,

Sunderland v Arsenal | Highlights | Premier League 2025/26   (Goal is 50 seconds into the video) What a cracking goal by Arsenal's Leandro Trossard for Sunderland at the Stadium of Light. Watch how he uses brilliant control of the ball, with body and leg movement, to shake the defender before unleashing an absolute rocket of a shot. This ability to create space to shoot is a fantastic 1v1 skill that, if you can master it, will make you stand out on the pitch. For coaching pur

It's a year filled with set-piece emphasis from the top clubs around the world. Arsenal and their dedicated set-piece coach are getting it so right, it's making all the difference for them at the top of the Premier League. What is it that makes them and others so successful? You need a talented set-piece taker — a player who will consistently deliver the ball exactly where it needs to be, and at the right speed and height. Declan Rice is the prime example of this at Arsenal.

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