Pep Guardiola was able to find the right approach on both sides of the ball here, and Mikel Arteta was not able to find the right response. Without the ball, City’s zonal press used cover shadows to prevent Arsenal progression, and with the ball, their right-sided play with the likes of Bernardo Silva, Cherki, and […]
At the Etihad, the Manchester City vs. Real Madrid clash was scripted similarly to the Bernabeu night. The Citizens started bossing the game; however, Los Blancos were able to expose Guardiola’s side’s off-ball frailties. Bernardo Silva’s red card was the difference between the two legs. After that event, Manchester City was able to threaten Real […]
The Premier League title race revealed a wrinkle in East London— and it might be the most decisive one to date. A man once associated with Manchester City’s fellow challengers gave his old employers a helping hand, and the stress of the schedule could curb their ambition for good. Tactical analysis and match report by […]
The Real Madrid vs. Manchester City games have always been unorthodox fixtures. This time was no different. Federico Valverde had taken Guardiola’s side aback and throned himself as the champion of the night at Bernabeu, banking a hat-trick in the first half. Defensive resilience, direct attacks, and transitions sealed the night for Los Blancos, whereas […]
Manchester City dominated possession throughout as their 3-4-3 diamond shape on the ball helped drive Newcastle back and create opportunities for their wingers to torment Newcastle. Out of possession, their high pressing helped restrict Newcastle’s attacking play, ultimately leading to a comfortable win for the visitors. Tactical analysis and match report by Josh Manley. Newcastle United […]
Manchester City claimed the triumph they needed at the Etihad Stadium to signal their intent in the race for the Premier League. While the terminator of a number nine led from the front, an academy graduate picked up the scoring slack on his behalf and stood up to be counted. Tactical analysis and match report […]
Manchester City defeated Liverpool at Anfield in a game that sprang into life in the second half. Dominik Szoboszlai’s free kick seemed to tilt the game in favour of Liverpool. But goals from Bernardo Silva and a penalty from Erling Haaland late on saw City overturn the deficit to clinch a huge win at Anfield. […]
Manchester City came into this contest as the favorites for a place in the first domestic cup final of the campaign, and they obliged. The tie was effectively over in minutes, and the Carabao Cup holders had come to accept the reality that they would not mimic the magic of the previous year. Tactical analysis […]
Tottenham Hotspur and Manchester City played out a 2-2 draw at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium. Early goals for City from Rayan Cherki and Antoine Semenyo were cancelled out by a brace from Dominic Solanke, resulting in the points being shared. The result dented Man City’s title hopes as they dropped crucial points. Tactical analysis and […]
Derby day does something to stir up the spirit of the sides involved, and it was the perfect environment for a debutant to get his time in the dugout on the right path. Old Trafford rose to applaud a performance that rolled back the years and left the blues down in the dumps. Tactical analysis […]