Category: Player Analysis
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Under the microscope: Can John Stones take Laporte’s place if he departs?
Manchester City have one of the best backlines in the Premier League, with the likes of Kyle Walker, Ruben Diaz, Aymeric Laporte, and Joao Cancelo being almost impossible to breach at times. The Skyblues have conceded a mere 14 goals in their 23 league fixtures. There are rumors that Spanish heavyweights Barcelona are interested in signing…
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Transfer Talk: Is Paulo Dybala the right man for the number nine role?
Paulo Dybala, 28, is in the final six months of his contract at Turin, and it was only in November that Juve and the Argentine were close to reaching an official agreement over a new long-term contract that would see the player earn €10 million per season. The equation has now changed with the arrival…
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Under the microscope: Has Jack Grealish lived up to the hype at City?
Jack Grealish arrived as a record £100m player, ready to push Manchester City to another level. Grealish, 26, was one of England’s stars at the Euros, becoming a national favorite as it felt the whole country was pleading with Gareth Southgate to put him in the starting line-up. But six months into his City career,…
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Under the microscope: The resurgence of the Aymeric Laporte into Pep’s starting XI
Aymeric Laporte is having one of the best seasons of his career with Manchester City this year, and he is in great form as his team is nine points ahead of second-placed Liverpool going into the international break. Laporte was not a regular starter for Manchester City last season and was left on the bench…
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Transfer Talk: Could Portuguese winger Rafael Leao be a good signing for Man City?
Manchester City have been reportedly linked with AC Milan winger Rafael Leao, with the Skyblues showing concrete interest in the Portuguese international, who has begun 2022 with a bang, scoring two goals and two assists in three matches. Rafael Leao, 22, is into his third season with AC Milan, having joined from Ligue 1 club…
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Transfer Talk: Could Aubameyang be a temporary solution to City’s number nine woes?
Manchester City are currently without a striker and are in dire need of one if they are to win the UEFA Champions League this season. Bayern Munich, Real Madrid, Chelsea, and Liverpool all have a proper finisher in their starting XI, which is a worrying aspect for Pep Guardiola and his club, who have been…
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Under the microscope: Stones or Ake – Which player can take Laporte’s place if he departs?
Manchester City have one of the best back lines in the Premier League, with the likes of Kyle Walker, Ruben Diaz, Aymeric Laporte, and Joao Cancelo being almost impossible to breach at times. The Skyblues have conceded a mere 13 goals in their 21 league fixtures, which speaks volumes about their defense. There are rumors…
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Under the microscope: Bernardo Silva – The ultimate utility man
Manchester City completed their 11th consecutive and 17th win of the season against Arsenal to maintain their lead in the Premier League. It was Bukayo Saka who struck for Arsenal first, but a penalty from Riyad Mahrez and a late strike from Rodri sealed the victory for the Cityzens. It was Bernardo Silva, who was…
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Under the microscope: Rising Rodri – How the Spanish midfielder has become a vital part of Pep’s squad
Manchester City‘s last-gasp 2-1 win against Arsenal was their 17th win of the season as the Cityzens move 10 points above second-placed Chelsea. Manchester City did look a bit shaky at times, but Guardiola will likely not be too worried by the team’s performance as a whole. Any team in the world would feel the…
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Under the microscope: Classy Cancelo – The modern full-back
The evolution of football has seen several tactical modifications as well as changes in player roles and how they perform in different situations. One of the most major developments has been the introduction of the modern-day full-back, who is tasked with a high level of attacking output, and must offer a creative flair to the…