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Analysis: Poor defending proves costly
By Yahoo Sports | | 1/31/2026 5:44 PM
After making five changes in Paris in midweek, Eddie Howe made another bold tactical call as he started the game without a recognised striker and left £124m signings Yoane Wissa and Nick Woltemade on the bench. Howe wanted his side to be fluid and difficult to mark, so he tasked Anthony Gordon with leading the line. The forward went on to fire his side in front after drilling the ball through the legs of the sliding Milos Kerkez and past Alisson. ... Read full Story