Fifty minutes into this affair, Manchester City were sauntering to all three points. However, a neat switch from the dugout delivered an outcome that enthralled spectators, bemused the players, and was a credit to the body of work of the two managers. Tactical analysis and match report by Emmanuel Adeyemi-Abere. Manchester City are operating at […]
As a kid, the first time you see a magnet, it just fully grabs your attention. An object that immediately pulls another object without any tangible connection in between. Magic! Just like Pep Guardiola’s Manchester City on their day. Written by Ahmed Walid. As you grow older, you learn about magnetic forces and magnetic fields. […]
Sun, sleet, or snow, Manchester City have not strayed from the ideas of Pep Guardiola. So it proved in adverse conditions, where a dominant display in a flexible 4-3-3 offensive structure proved to be too much in the end for a resilient West Ham outfit. Tactical analysis and match report by Emmanuel Adeyemi-Abere. Ahead of […]
In an epoch where the concepts of organization and systems are taking center stage more than ever before, PSG and Manchester City have presented contrasting attitudes to this notion. The Parisians may lay claim to the most feared front three on the planet, but the home team proved that such quality only goes so far […]
In a dominant display, the Manchester Derby truly demonstrated why a top coach is so important, even at the highest level. City flexed their muscles in the buildup, whilst United’s new shape set the stage for Guardiola’s team to control. Tactical analysis and match report by Joel Parker. In the crazy world of football politics, Ole […]
Manchester City and Liverpool’s duels are the premier fixture in the English calendar, and its latest edition failed to disappoint. Four goals, an array of tactical tweaks, and a typically high level of organization from both outfits made for a spectacle that tees up an exciting title race. Tactical analysis and match report by Emmanuel […]
Manchester City’s display followed a familiar script. Compact high pressing, overloads from the left, and territorial dominance defined much of this contest. But PSG’s quality at both ends of the pitch was decisive, setting the stage for a vintage goal from the biggest star of all. Tactical analysis and match report by Emmanuel Adeyemi-Abere. PSG […]
Manchester City’s press has often found difficulties when up against Chelsea. However, after a cagey first period, City increased their control and nullified their opponents in a way which we had yet to see. Tactical analysis and match report by Joel Parker. Breaking through the world’s best defensive organization has been no easy task for one of […]
Pep Guardiola’s pleas for support from the fans stole the headlines after this game, but the manic action on the pitch offered the best sales pitch on the night. RB Leipzig’s approach may have helped them preserve a foothold in the match, but it also set the tone for a goal fest in which Manchester […]
Manchester City have made a habit of slipping up to Leicester City in recent years. But this time around, they managed to catch the Foxes in their trap. A familiar 2-3-2-3 structure on the ball was dominant on the day, and a key figure made his presence count to decide this clash. Tactical analysis and […]