Category: Data Analysis
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Manchester City vs FC Copenhagen Stats: Attacking zones, passes to final third, shot map and more
Manchester City continued their good run of form and maintained their 100% record in the UEFA Champions League after a convincing 5-0 victory over FC Copenhagen. Erling Haaland was once again on the scoresheet and grabbed a brace in the opening half of the match. Pep’s men dominated the match and deserved their third victory…
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Manchester City vs FC Copenhagen Preview: Attacking momentum, Copenhagen’s defence and the key players
Manchester City will aim for back-to-back victories after the international break when they face FC Copenhagen in the UEFA Champions League. The hosts won the Manchester derby this weekend in a high-scoring match. Manchester City came out as 6-3 winners against their rivals. Manchester City has a two-game winning streak in Group G.They won their…
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Positional attacks, interceptions, xG map and more from Manchester City vs Manchester United
Manchester City had a taste of victory in the first Manchester Derby of the English Premier League 2022/23 season. In his first-ever derby of the season, Erling Haaland scored a hat-trick. Phil Foden also added three goals to his name to give his side a comfortable 6-3 victory. Anthony Martial scored a brace after coming…
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Man City vs Man United Preview: Passes and possession, aerial battles and the key players
Manchester City will host the first Manchester derby of the 2022/23 English Premier League season. Manchester United will travel to the Etihad Stadium and look to avenge their 4-1 loss in the same fixture last season. Both teams will be eyeing a victory to continue their momentum into the season. Manchester City are one of…
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Transfer Analysis: Could Spanish U21 international replace the underperforming wingers at the Etihad?
Manchester City are one of the teams that have joined the battle to sign Villareal winger Alex Baena. They are one of the few clubs in the English Premier League that are interested in acquiring the services of the 21-year-old. The Spanish U-21 international rose through the ranks at Villareal and is now getting a…
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Transfer Analysis: Why should City push for key Benfica man as soon as possible?
Manchester City is one of the clubs interested in signing Benfica’s left-back Alex Grimaldo. The 27-year-old rose from the youth ranks at Barcelona but was unable to play for the first team. He joined Benfica in 2016 and has been a regular member of the squad since then. The player was also on the wishlist…
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Under the microscope: Analyzing Julian Alvarez’s start in European football
Manchester City brought Argentine international striker Julian Alvarez to the English Premier League. The 22-year-old was signed from River Plate and is playing his first season in European football. Manchester City signed Erling Haaland in the summer and allowed Gabriel Jesus to leave the club. Julian Alvarez was signed as a second striker. Pep Guardiola…
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Under the microscope: Has Joao Cancelo moved into an even more attacking role this season?
Joao Cancelo has raised the level of his game since joining Manchester City in 2019. He has helped his side to win back-to-back English Premier League titles and is now looking to earn a third consecutive title with the club. Pepe Guardiola has made full use of Cancelo’s attacking ability. Joao Cancelo is one of…
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Under the microscope: How John Stones’ early season form earned him an England call-up
John Stones made a big money move from Everton to Manchester City in 2016. Since joining the club, the English defender has won four league titles and an FA Cup title. Despite having a lot of success, he is unable to cement his place in the starting 11. However, this season, a few injury issues…
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Under the microscope: How has Akanji settled in?
Manchester City made a surprisingly late bid for former Borussia Dortmund defender Manuel Akanji. The Swiss international was an outcast at the German club and decided to move to the English Premier League. The 27-year-old is confident on the ball and can play passes from the back. This is the reason why Pep Guardiola decided…