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The Tactical Shift Taking Over the Premier League

More than half of Premier League teams now use the structure. Here’s why the 3-1-6 is replacing the 3-2-5, and changing how the modern game is attacked and defended.

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Sep 03, 2026
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More than 50% of Premier League teams use the 3-1-3-3 or 3-1-6 attacking structure.

But why does it work, and what problems does it create for the opposition?

A tactical breakdown of the idea, its key principles, and how teams use it to create an edge.

Analysis 👇

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