Category: Pep Guardiola

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Martín Demichelis Tactics & Formations At River Plate 2023/2024 – Tactical Analysis

Some things come full circle in life. Having started out as a youth player in the River Plate academy in the early…

April 20, 2026

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Tacticians vs Ideologues: Which approach is more successful? – podcast

Arsene Wenger has often been hailed as a visionary, a man who changed Premier League football for the better. But the Frenchman…

April 17, 2026

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TFA Podcast: The tactical evolution of defenders in the post-Pep Guardiola era

In this episode of the TFA Podcast, host Adam Scully is joined by Rangers Academy analyst Caio Miguel as the pair discuss…

April 17, 2026

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Sverre Nypan Scout Report At Manchester City 2025/2026: Pep Guardiola’s Next Creative X-Factor? – Player Analysis

Sverre Nypan began attracting interest from many top clubs in 2022, when he became the youngest player ever to represent Rosenborg at…

April 16, 2026

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Pep Guardiola Tactics At Manchester City 2025/2026: Post-January Adjustments & A New Balance – Data Analysis

Manchester City have endured a patchy 2025/2026 season, with inconsistent performances and key injuries disrupting their defensive spine. To address these issues,…

April 16, 2026

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Arsenal Vs Manchester City [0–2] – EFL Cup Final 2025/2026: Pressing Structure & Box Presence – Tactical Analysis

Arsenal took on Manchester City in the 2025/2026 EFL Cup Final at Wembley Stadium. The Cityzens came out on top with a score…

March 24, 2026

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EFL Cup Final 2025/2026: Arsenal Vs Manchester City – Full Tactical Preview

We have a heavyweight clash in the EFL Cup Final on Sunday as Arsenal battle Manchester City. Mikel Arteta meets his former…

March 21, 2026

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Manchester City Vs Real Madrid [1–2] – Champions League 2025/2026: How Counterattacks Exposed Pep Guardiola’s Structure – Tactical Analysis

Manchester City hosted Real Madrid at the Etihad Stadium for the UEFA Champions League Round of 16 second leg; the game ended…

March 20, 2026

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Real Madrid Vs Manchester City [3–0] – Champions League 2025/2026: Federico Valverde & Los Blancos’ Counterattacking Masterclass – Tactical Analysis

Real Madrid hosted Manchester City at the Estadio Santiago Bernabéu in a classic UEFA Champions League Round of 16 match; the game ended in a…

March 13, 2026

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Pep Guardiola Tactics At Manchester City – How He Builds-Up Man City In A 3-2-2-3 Formation

Pep Guardiola Coaching Philosophy High performance does not come from boasting or comparing oneself to others; it’s about being your best self…

February 27, 2026

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Nico O’Reilly Scout Report At Manchester City 2025/2026: From Academy Prospect To Undroppable – Player Analysis

Breaking through from the academy to senior football is difficult.  Breaking through at Manchester City can feel close to impossible. When the moment…

February 25, 2026

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Manchester City Vs Newcastle United [2–1] – Premier League 2025/2026: Pep Guardiola’s Two-Striker Solution – Tactical Analysis

Manchester City closed the gap at the top of the Premier League to just two points following a high-stakes 2-1 victory against…

February 23, 2026

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Intro To Constraints Led Coaching – Tactical Theory

The constraints-led approach to training design has steadily gained traction within the coaching realm in recent years. This approach is a core…

February 17, 2026

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How To Successfully Beat Or Break Down A Low Block In Football – Tactical Theory

Breaking down a low block is something that top sides around the globe can face on a weekly basis. The reason opponents…

February 11, 2026

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Liverpool Vs Manchester City [1–2] – Premier League 2025/2026: Pep Guardiola’s Kloppian Tactics – Tactical Analysis

Anfield is often a setting in which the most elaborate game plans must be simplified. The tempo, atmosphere, and territorial aggressiveness of…

February 10, 2026

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Newcastle United Vs Manchester City [2–1] – Premier League 2025/2026: Why Pep Guardiola Tactics Struggled At St. James’ Park – Tactical Analysis

Manchester City suffered their fourth defeat of the season to Newcastle United in Gameweek 12 of the 2025/2026 Premier League season. Manchester City…

February 4, 2026

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Phil Foden Scout Report At Manchester City 2025/2026: Pep Guardiola’s Complete Interior – Player Analysis

Operating predominantly as an attacking midfielder, left or right winger, or occasionally as a false nine, Phil Foden combines technical proficiency with…

February 1, 2026

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Manchester United Vs Manchester City [2–0] – Premier League 2025/2026: Michael Carrick’s First Big Statement – Tactical Analysis

Saturday’s Manchester Derby delivered far more than just another fixture in the Premier League calendar; it was a compelling emotional matchup in…

January 19, 2026

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Manchester City Recruitment Analysis 2025/2026: 7 Data-Driven Marc Guéhi Alternatives – Scout Report

When both Joško Gvardiol and Rúben Dias were forced off due to injuries in Manchester City’s Premier League clash against Chelsea at…

January 15, 2026

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Premier League 2025/2026: Early January Transfer Window Trends, Smart Signings & Tactical Needs – Data Analysis

As the Premier League’s winter transfer window unfolds, clubs across England’s top flight are already making strategic moves to reshape their squads…

January 11, 2026