Category: Manchester City

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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

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Savinho Scout Report At Atlético Mineiro 2022: Manchester City’s Latest Signing From Brazil – Player Analysis

Who Is Savinho? Throughout football history, Brazil has constantly developed world-class wingers. The unique flair and talent are consistently evident in the…

September 29, 2025

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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

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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

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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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Raheem Sterling Shot Maps Through The Years – Scout Report

Raheem Sterling is one of the best wingers on the planet, playing for a team that creates numerous chances. Over the last…

September 1, 2025

1-4-3-2-1 Formation

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

4-3-3 Formation

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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Nathan Ake Scout Report At Manchester City 2020/2021: How Will He Fit In? – Player Analysis

Manchester City have already begun signing players for the new season, and their second big arrival is Nathan Aké from Bournemouth. The…

August 22, 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