Utd and Spurs struggled even with simple ball circulation in deep areas, almost every Spanish team does it with ease. Even the weakest la Liga sides often play excellent football (for example, Betis).
Top 6 Serie A Teams (Napoli, Inter, Roma, Sampdoria, Lazio - all bar Juve) are playing attractive attacking football. Positional play is conquering Italy. So, it's not always about money.
Just one example - Inter under Spalletti. Have you even seen Inter play
this way??
I think the problems are:
1. Specific refereeing that differs much from continental one. Refs allow harder tackles and fouls, it leads to famous British 'all-action' play that was eliminated from other leagues 10-15 yrs ago. It's very difficult to use precise passing game if you're contantly kicked. It's not even my conclusions, I'm referring to Pep's words. There's no 'excessive physicality and pace' in PL, there's just different refereeing.
It also breeds problems with integration of youngsters.
It also explains why PL teams were so poor in Europe for years - very difficult to switch from one set of rules to another.
On the other hand, such different interpretation of the rules allows the league to have its unique face, attract more spectators and become richer. Judging by financial figures, the majority doesn't share your view
@Magicpole (though I personally agree with it and find British hoofball to be quite boring).
2. Lack of domestic managerial talent and low average level of managers. Seems the educational system is poor in that regard. I honestly think that guys like Dyche, Bilic, Hughes, Pulis, Hodgson would struggle to find a job in German or Italian 2nd divisions. Some reforms are probably needed. Foreign superstars like Guardiola, Conte, Klopp cannot change the situation alone.
