Liverpool dominated this game from the start, as their high press disrupted Manchester City’s buildup and their cohesive attacking play tore through City’s disjointed pressing. Pep Guardiola’s experiment with an asymmetric attacking shape did not pay off, and City’s poor form continues. Tactical analysis and match report by Josh Manley. We decided to make this article […]
Pep Guardiola’s side had most of the ball and were probably unfortunate not to score in this game, but the glaring problem was once again their defensive play as Tottenham Hotspur shredded through their pressing and counterpressing to earn a four-goal victory in Manchester. Tactical analysis and match report by Josh Manley. We decided to make […]
City started this game well, dominating possession in a 3-2-4-1 shape and going ahead midway through the first half. However, Brighton’s pressing intensity was boosted in the second half, and City’s own pressing showed serious vulnerabilities, resulting in an incredible fourth straight defeat for Pep Guardiola’s side. Tactical analysis and match report by Josh Manley. Brighton […]
Manchester City and Newcastle United clashed at St. James’ Park in a tactically intense encounter that was all about Rodri’ absence. While Newcastle’s Anthony Gordon exploited City’s defensive gaps, City struggled to break down Newcastle’s compact 5-4-1 block. Guardiola’s adjustments, including high-pressing and positional rotations, didn’t lead to a decisive breakthrough. Despite Newcastle’s strong press, […]
Pep Guardiola’s side started this game extremely well with aggressive pressing and slick passing, and were rewarded with an early goal. Arsenal managed to turn things around before half time though, before a red card set up a second half played entirely in Arsenal’s third of the pitch, eventually resulting in John Stones’ late equalizer. […]
Simone Inzaghi’s Inter Milan returned to the Etihad to take on Pep Guardiola’s Manchester City in a tense 0-0 draw, marking their second encounter since the 2023 Champions League final. Under the new UEFA Champions League format, the match showcased contrasting styles: City’s dominance in possession and high pressing versus Inter’s compact defense and sharp […]
Pep Guardiola began his ninth season in English football, and once again, kicked off the campaign with three points. Although his side wasn’t at their most clinical best, Guardiola’s tactical tweak, particularly in the first half, created significant problems for Enzo Maresca’s Chelsea. Ultimately, the difference came down to the effectiveness of the approaches between […]
Erik ten Hag deployed a very similar blueprint to the one that clinched the FA Cup from their inter-city rivals. Manchester United may have been minutes away from another derby victory, but the same dynamics are still present that made the rest of last season a dismal watch. Tactical analysis and match report by Joel Parker. […]
Manchester United were underdogs here, but they arrived with a gameplan to stay compact and hit Manchester City on the counter-attack in their 4-2-2-2 system. This plan was executed perfectly, and two United academy products in the form of Alejandro Garnacho and Kobbie Mainoo were able to score the decisive goals. Tactical analysis and […]
Manchester City flew into an early lead in this game and dominated play throughout. The first half saw an aggressive 3-4-3 diamond structure which stretched West Ham’s midfield resources, while the second half saw a more reserved approach with Pep Guardiola reinforcing the rest-defense to secure the three points. Tactical analysis and match report by Josh […]