Duking it out for the top spot in the league, Manchester City and Liverpool went toe to toe at a critical juncture in the narrative. What manifested over the 90 minutes was a thrilling contest. An equal split of the four goals might not have produced a winner at the Etihad Stadium by the final […]
Atlético Madrid came to Manchester with a clear defensive plan as one may expect from a Diego Simeone team. They were extremely defensive and Manchester City found it difficult to get into strategically important spaces for much of the game. However, substitute Phil Foden was able to find the key moment to set up Kevin […]
Pep Guardiola was deeply aware of Southampton’s threat ahead of kickoff, foreshadowing a tense clash. Manchester City’s class might have pulled them clear of the home team at the final reckoning, but they did not book their spot in the last four of the FA Cup without a fight. Tactical analysis and match report by […]
Pep Guardiola’s side were difficult to deal with in this match thanks to their structural advantages in midfield, plus their incredibly strong combinations on the left side of their attack. United carried some threat in transition in the first half but could not get to grips with City’s ball circulation. City’s dominance was reflected in […]
Manchester City might be etched more closely to beautiful football than most, but even they have to turn to scraps when they are forced to. A resounding Everton defensive display had kept an awkward City restricted, but give a Pep Guardiola team control and you will be punished. Tactical analysis and match report by Joel […]
Manchester City have been the outfit to beat— all in the absence of a designated striker. But if the league leaders were on the hunt for a classic marksman, the point man of the away team delivered as good of an audition as one could imagine. City monopolized ball and space, but a man at […]
League leaders Manchester City hosted promoted Brentford in what could have proved to be a crucial fixture in both sides’ campaigns. The hosts, the clear favourites for this match, eased to a 2-0 victory, stretching their lead at the top of the table once again. Tactical analysis and match report by Neel Shelat. Nine points […]
Another stride towards the title was against taken by Manchester City. Though Chelsea’s game plan in the defense was robust, their plan in the attack was more fragmented and their openness from their own long pass would be their downfall. Tactical analysis and match report by Joel Parker. Clashes between the blues of Manchester and London […]
Contrary to all expectations, an emboldened Arsenal fired their best shot at Manchester City. Familiar self-inflicted damage undid their hard work, but the outcome reflected a hard-fought victory for a side whose stars are aligning towards another Premier League title. Tactical analysis and match report by Emmanuel Adeyemi-Abere. At the start of the semester, Mikel […]
The margin for error hasn’t been smaller in Premier League title races, none know it better than Manchester City. When others fall, they take advantage. Brentford nullified the Pep-machine unlike most, and yet City still found a way through. Tactical analysis and match report by Joel Parker. Man City are at the stage where title runs […]