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UCL Stats Gallery: Positional attacks, shot map and more from Manchester City vs Sporting Lisbon
Manchester City cruise into the quarter-finals of the UEFA Champions League after playing out a goalless draw against Sporting Lisbon in the second leg at the Etihad Stadium. We’ve broken down all the key stats for you to digest, including; * shot maps * xT (expected threat) * pass networks * xG timelines * defensive…
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City vs Sporting: RO 16 Second Leg
The return match of the RO 16 match of the Champions League Manchester City against Sporting will take place at the Etihad Stadium on Wednesday, March 9. Manchester City thrashed Sporting Lisbon in the last match with a runaway first-half performance at the José Alvalade Stadium, becoming the first team in the competition’s history to…
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Manchester City vs Sporting Lisbon Preview: xT creation zones, xG timeline and more – what do the stats say?
Manchester City will try to put the tie to bed after a 5-0 triumph in the first leg when they welcome Sporting CP at the Etihad Stadium on Wednesday night. Manchester City put on a completely overpowering performance in Lisbon three weeks ago, practically eliminating their Round-of-16 clash with Sporting. Bernardo Silva scored a brace,…
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EPL Stats Gallery: Offensive duels, shots on target and more from Manchester City vs Manchester United
Manchester City ran riot against struggling Manchester United to maintain their position at the top of the Premier League table. Kevin de Bruyne and Riyad Mahrez scored braces to give Manchester City bragging rights in the derby. We’ve broken down all the key stats for you to digest, including; * shot maps * xT (expected…
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Transfer Rumours: Three strikers Manchester City is targeting for the summer
Sergio Aguero’s gap in the Manchester City lineup is something that cannot be replaced. He was an irreplaceable option for Pep Guardiola for a few years at Manchester City, and it’s pretty clear that the Spanish boss is missing the services of the Argentine striker. A player cannot be replaced by another player who can…
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Manchester City vs Manchester United Preview: Expected goals, positional attacks and more – what do the stats say?
It is derby time again in Manchester as Manchester United visit the Etihad Stadium to face table-toppers Manchester City in the Premier League. Manchester City are enjoying their position at the top of the table, while United are struggling to get results and are fighting for a spot in the top four. Manchester City booked…
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Under the microscope: Can John Stones get more minutes under his belt as a right back?
Manchester City opened up a six-point lead over Liverpool at the top of the Premier League this weekend, but Manchester United dropped more points in their push for a top-four place. Phil Foden struck late for Pep Guardiola’s City against struggling Everton to lift them to 66 points. Guardiola surprised many by leaving Kyle Walker…
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How did Spurs win at Etihad?
Tottenham Hotspur hosted Manchester City in North London on the first weekend of the Premier League season and pulled off a surprise 1-0 victory thanks to a Son Heung-min goal. After the home loss for City, it was shocking for everyone that Spurs did the double over the champions and the league leaders. Manchester City…
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EPL Stats Gallery: Shot map, smart passes and more from Everton vs Manchester City
Everton forced Manchester City to dig deep as Phil Foden scored a crucial goal to help City maintain their six-point lead at the top of the Premier League table. We’ve broken down all the key stats for you to digest, including; * shot maps * xT (expected threat) * pass networks * xG timelines *…
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Man City travel to Everton on Saturday
Manchester City will be looking to bounce back in the Premier League this Saturday evening, as they head to Merseyside to face Everton. Winning this game is crucial for Man City as another team from Merseyside is on their heels. Liverpool absolutely thrashed Leeds at Anfield winning their game in hand by 6-0. This thumping…