‘It becomes natural instinct’: Manchester City’s winning mentality

Manchester City epitomise winning trophies. The club achieved a historic fourth successive English league title two weeks ago, and its fair to say it was almost inevitable. But how have Manchester City created this winning mentality and culture?

Top three tips from David Beckham and Ryan Giggs’ former sleep coach

by Callum McIntyre | May 31

The '90s marked a revolution in the science of football and performance, at the heart of it was Sir Alex Ferguson's Manchester United as they explored how sleep improves the mentality and performance. Fast forward to today and every club leaves no mattress unturned....

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Scottish Cup Final – Celtic have a psychological edge over Rangers

by Ewan Harkness | May 24

Celtic have not lost a single Glasgow Derby this season, and the psychological boost that gives them going into this game can not be understated. In several Old Firm matchups this season Celtic have not shown up, but have still found a way to get a result, which all...

Is it ever okay for fans to want a different team to win?

by Callum McIntyre | May 22

Recently we've seen fans cheering for the opposition to win because it means that their rivals might not have won the league, and once again this weekend offers another interesting opportunity for many fans to get behind a different team. But is that all okay?...

Harry Redknapp: Big personalities make themselves un-droppable

by Athenea Lim | May 20

‘His personality is integral to the dressing room’ is the usual explanation for that one player sneaking into the matchday squad once again. They’re often less talented than many of their teammates, or a decade older, leaving fans in complex puzzlement. xGenius speaks to Harry Redknapp, and footballers Sebastian Robbemond and Will Middleton, to find out what exactly makes these ‘big dressing room personalities’ so important.

Alisson says Jurgen Klopp created a ‘new mentality’ at Liverpool

by Ewan Harkness | May 20

Jurgen Klopp’s nearly decade long reign at Liverpool came to an end yesterday, with Liverpool beating Wolves 2-0 at Anfield. Brazilian goalkeeper Alisson Becker has been a key figure in Liverpool success during that time, winning the Premier League and Champions...

Our beautiful game: The secrets to winning mentality revealed

by Alfie Rycroft | May 1

Have you ever wondered as a football fan just how significant winning mentality is for the players? Do you sit there from your comfy armchair watching your team on the television, and ever wonder how the players carry this aura of borderline arrogance when walking through that tunnel in a raucous atmosphere? This feature will provide you with all the answers for how players obtain this winning mentality both on and off the pitch.