It’s problems all over the board for Manchester City. One win in over two months is unprecedented for the blue side of the city in recent times, yet the struggles seem never-ending. So, what has gloriously gone wrong in the Guardiola camp? Tactical analysis and match report by Rahul Madhavan. We decided to make this article free […]
At first glance, this contest contained the hallmarks of many previous battles. But this Boxing Day bout was the latest demonstration that the former heavyweight champion cannot launch the same powerful punch from yesteryear. And their coach is still stuck at the drawing board. Tactical analysis and match report by Emmanuel Adeyemi-Abere. From formidable to […]
Manchester City continued their drastic slump in form, with no solutions in sight, as Aston Villa easily found routes through. As Unai Emery brought his trademark medium block, spaces for Morgan Rogers grew as the game progressed. Tactical analysis and match report by Joel Parker. Two points from one another, both teams viewed Saturday as […]
Manchester City perhaps shaded the first half of this match, with Guardiola’s improvised possession setup giving them a degree of stability, and Joško Gvardiol’s header putting them in front. However, Manchester United showed their developing tactical cohesion under Ruben Amorim, and were able to take advantage of decisive moments late on with Amad Diallo playing […]
Guardiola’s side had the ball, as almost always, but showed a fragile mentality like never before. At the same time, Juventus struck gold at home. Two sides of the same coin. Whilst Thiago Motta’s Juventus secured a Champions League victory after three matches, Pep’s side continues to sink. Both teams had contrasting approaches, but one […]
Manchester City went behind early in this match, as their defense continues to look fragile in open play and from set-pieces. They dominated the ball with a reasonable 3-4-3 diamond attacking idea, but Crystal Palace’s organized defending kept them limited for much of the game, ultimately earning the home side a point. Tactical analysis and […]
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, […]