Category: Pep Guardiola

Analysis

Manchester City Vs Brighton [1–1] – Premier League 2025/2026: Why Pep Guardiola Tactics Dominated But Failed To Win – Tactical Analysis

Manchester City were coming off back-to-back draws and desperate for three points to keep pace with Arsenal at the top of the…

January 10, 2026

4-1-4-1 Formation

Manchester City Vs Chelsea [1–1] – Premier League 2025/2026: How Chelsea Held Firm After Enzo Maresca Exit – Tactical Analysis

Manchester City welcomed Chelsea in Gameweek 20 of the 2025/2026 Premier League season. The affair ended in a 1-1 draw as Tijjani Reijnders’…

January 6, 2026

3-4-2-1 Formation

Crystal Palace Vs Manchester City [0–3] – Premier League 2025/2026: Why The Scoreline Misleads – Tactical Analysis

Manchester City defeated Crystal Palace 3-0 in Gameweek 16 of the 2025/2026 edition of the Premier League. With a brace from Erling…

December 16, 2025

4-3-2-1 Formation

Real Madrid Vs Manchester City [1–2] – Champions League 2025/2026: Efficiency Vs Control At The Bernabéu – Tactical Analysis

Real Madrid hosted Manchester City in a UEFA Champions League clash that renewed the rivalry between the two teams and delivered one…

December 13, 2025

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Givairo Read Scout Report At Feyenoord 2025/2026: The Ideal Manchester City Full-Back? – Player Analysis

The modern full-back has become a shapeshifter.  The job once began and ended on the touchline, dealing with the opposition’s winger and…

December 11, 2025

Analysis

The Benefits Of Negative Passing – Tactical Theory

The ultimate goal in football is quite simple – to win the game by scoring goals. However you turn it, you always…

December 3, 2025

AFC Bournemouth

Premier League Finishing Trends 2025/2026: Antoine Semenyo Sustainability, Igor Thiago Overperformance & Mohamed Salah Decline – Data Analysis

The 2025/2026 Premier League season has already begun to reveal significant differences between teams in how effectively they convert shooting opportunities into…

November 27, 2025

4-2-3-1 Formation

Aston Villa Vs Manchester City [1–0] – Premier League 2025/2026: How Unai Emery’s Mid-Block Neutralized Pep Guardiola Tactics – Tactical Analysis

Aston Villa defeated Manchester City by a slender margin of 1-0 in round 9 of the 2025/2026 Premier League. The result saw…

November 19, 2025

Analysis

Jérémy Doku Scout Report At Manchester City 2023/2024: How The Belgian Fits Into Pep’s Plans – Player Analysis

Jérémy Doku was one of Manchester City’s four major transfers in the summer of 2023, brought in as a long-term investment, similar…

November 10, 2025

Analysis

Manchester City Vs Liverpool – Premier League 2025/2026: Worrying Defensive Challenges For Pep Guardiola & Arne Slot – Tactical Preview

This weekend’s headline Premier League fixture sees Manchester City take on Liverpool in a clash that could have a big impact on…

November 8, 2025

Analysis

Using The Half-Spaces To Progress The Ball Like Pep Guardiola – Tactical Theory

The use of half-spaces is not new, but they gained more prominence in the football vernacular during Pep Guardiola’s time as Barcelona’s head coach, where…

November 5, 2025

Analysis

Why Liverpool Are Struggling To Adapt To New Premier League Passing Trend 2025/2026 – Data Analysis

The 2025/2026 Premier League season has revealed a striking tactical shift: the resurgence of the long ball. After several years defined by…

October 31, 2025

4-1-4-1 Formation

Arsenal Vs Manchester City [1-1] Premier League 2025/2026: Mikel Arteta Reactive Adjustments Vs Low-Possession Pep Guardiola – Tactical Analysis

Arsenal hosted Manchester City in matchweek 5 of the 2025/2026 Premier League season, which ended in a 1-1 draw. This game saw…

October 31, 2025

Analysis

Jack Grealish Scout Report At Everton 2025/2026: Revived Under David Moyes Tactics – Player Analysis

Jack Grealish has been revived at Everton this season. The 30-year-old is on a season-long loan from Manchester City because he wanted…

October 16, 2025

Analysis

Pep Guardiola Tactics At Manchester City 2025/2026: How A Tactical Reset Reignited Control – Data Analysis

The 2025/2026 campaign has brought with it a distinctly recalibrated version of Manchester City under Pep Guardiola. After a disappointing 2024/2025 season,…

October 8, 2025

Adi Hütter

AS Monaco Vs Manchester City [2-2] Champions League 2025/2026: New Pep Guardiola Tactics Tested – Tactical Analysis

For the third time this season, Manchester City conceded a late goal to give away three points. Pep Guardiola’s side was in…

October 4, 2025

Analysis

Reigan Heskey Scout Report At Manchester City 2025/2026: Next Pep Guardiola Wide Threat Emerges – Player Analysis

If the third round of the Carabao Cup provides one thing, it is a plethora of debuts for exciting academy talent, particularly…

October 4, 2025

4-2-3-1 Formation

Crystal Palace Vs Manchester City [1-0] FA Cup Final 2024/2025 – Post-Match Tactical Analysis

After finishing runners-up in 1989/1990 and 2015/2016, Crystal Palace won the 2024/2025 FA Cup. This is the first major trophy in the…

September 28, 2025

2-3-5 Formation

Resurrecting Football’s 2-3-5 Pyramid – Tactical Theory

If you have read Jonathan Wilson’s extraordinary book Inverting the Pyramid: The History of Soccer Tactics, you are well aware of football’s historic…

September 25, 2025

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Manchester City Vs Napoli [2-0] Champions League 2025/2026: How Antonio Conte Dealt With Numerical Inferiority – Tactical Analysis

Manchester City hosted Napoli for the opening game of both teams’ UEFA Champions League journey. The match ended with a 2-0 win…

September 21, 2025