Category: Pep Guardiola

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Pep Guardiola Tactics At Manchester City 2025/2026: Mastering Progression With Pepijn Lijnders – Tactical Analysis

In our previous Pep Guardiola and Pepijn Lijnders analysis, we began exploring Manchester City’s in-possession tactics by focusing on their build-up. The…

September 11, 2025

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Brighton Vs Manchester City [2-1] Premier League 2025/2026: Fabian Hürzeler Quadruple Substitution & Comeback Tactics – Tactical Analysis

For the second consecutive year, Manchester City visited the American Express Stadium and lost 2-1. Fabian Hürzeler‘s Brighton & Hove Albion went for it in…

September 11, 2025

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Premier League 2025/2026: How Manchester United Can Beat Manchester City At The Etihad – Tactical Preview

Manchester City have lost three games in a row for the first time since April 2018. Their local rivals, Manchester United, will look to…

September 11, 2025

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Ryan McAidoo Scout Report At Manchester City 2025/2026: From Chelsea Prospect To Next Pep Guardiola Star? – Player Analysis

Some exceptionally young and gifted English attacking talent have graced the Premier League stage in recent weeks. Rio Ngumoha became Liverpool‘s youngest…

September 10, 2025

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James McAtee Scout Report At Nottingham Forest 2025/2026: From Man City Talent To Forest Playmaker – Player Analysis

Coming through Manchester City’s academy, one of European football’s most competitive youth setups, requires a resilient character.   James McAtee developed within that…

August 29, 2025

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Occupying Space Between Opposition Midfield And Defence – Tactical Theory

When analysing attacking play, many talk about the width and depth provided. However, it is also important to position players between the…

August 25, 2025

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Manchester City Vs Tottenham Hotspur [0-2] Premier League 2025/2026: How Thomas Frank Beat Pep Guardiola – Tactical Analysis

Both Tottenham Hotspur and Manchester City came into Saturday off the back of opening weekend wins.  It was Thomas Frank’s first big…

August 25, 2025

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Pep Guardiola Tactics At Manchester City 2025/2026: New Attacking Structure With Pepijn Lijnders Decoded – Tactical Analysis

We began this series intending to dissect Manchester City‘s in-possession approach for 2025/2026. First, we explored the build-up, analysing the ideas of…

August 16, 2025

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Premier League Vertical Revolution 2024/2025: The Tactical Trends Liverpool Embraced To Win The League – Data Analysis

The 2024/2025 Premier League season has become a tactical battleground where vertical progression and transitional threat are redefining success at the top…

August 11, 2025

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Omar Marmoush Scout Report At Manchester City 2025/2026: The Perfect Partner For Erling Haaland? – Data Analysis

Manchester City’s attacking department for the 2025/2026 season boasts one of the most intriguing pairings in European football: Erling Haaland and Omar…

August 9, 2025

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Pep Guardiola Tactics At Manchester City 2020/2021 – The Role His Fullbacks Play

Full-backs do not traditionally dominate the headlines, but they are more important than ever in the modern game. Over the years, the…

August 3, 2025

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Vitor Reis Scouting Report At Manchester City 2024/2025 – Man City’s New 19-Year-Old Defensive Star From Palmeiras

After experiencing a rough patch in their season, Manchester City decided to be active in the transfer market this January, making several…

August 1, 2025

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Premier League Data Analysis 2025/2026 – How The Big 8 Teams Compare On Defensive Systems & Playing Styles

As the dust settles on the 2024/2025 Premier League season, the focus naturally shifts toward the lessons learned and what they might…

July 31, 2025

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Pep Guardiola Tactics At Manchester City 2025/2026: Build-Up Evolution With Pepijn Lijnders – Tactical Analysis

After a season that fell short of their usual dominance, Manchester City approached the 2025 FIFA Club World Cup with a refreshed…

July 27, 2025

Analysis

James French Tactics At Manchester City 2025/2026: Early Signs Under Ex-Liverpool Coach – Set-Piece Analysis

Manchester City‘s staff have witnessed numerous changes aimed at reviving the Citizens. The most notable new additions are former Liverpool coaches Pepijn Lijnders and James French. Lijnders…

July 27, 2025

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James Trafford Scout Report At Manchester City 2025/2026: Pep Guardiola’s Ederson Heir? – Player Analysis

Manchester City are reported to be closing in on the signing of English goalkeeper James Trafford. Trafford would arrive from Premier League…

July 25, 2025

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Brian Barry-Murphy Tactics At Cardiff City 2025/2026: The New Bluebirds Boss With Manchester City DNA – Tactical Analysis

For Cardiff City, the 2025/2026 campaign will begin not with fanfare but with the sobering reality of EFL League One football. The…

July 21, 2025

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FIFA Club World Cup 2025 Stats Review: The Superstars & Breakout Talents That Dominated The Global Stage – Data Analysis

The FIFA Club World Cup 2025 in the United States delivered far more than entertainment; it provided a competitive stage where established…

July 19, 2025

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Marcelo Bielsa Tactics Vs Pep Guardiola Tactics – Revisiting Athletic Club Vs Barcelona 2011/2012

Now two of the most exciting managers in England, Marcelo Bielsa and Pep Guardiola have admired and influenced each other for a…

July 9, 2025

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Tijjani Reijnders Scout Report At Manchester City 2025/2026: Dutch Midfield Fix For Pep Guardiola – Player Analysis

Pep Guardiola’s side missed out on a Premier League title for the first time in the last five seasons, finishing in a…

June 30, 2025