Category: English Premier League
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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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EPL Stats Gallery: Formation, interceptions, shot map and more from Wolves vs Manchester City
Manchester City continued their unbeaten start to the English Premier League season with a comfortable 3-0 victory over Wolves. The visitors took the lead in the first minute after Jack Grealish scored his first goal of the season. Erling Haaland took his tally to 11 goals by scoring the second goal in the 16th minute.…
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Wolves vs Manchester City Preview: 3 key tactical points to look out for according to the data
Manchester City will travel to the Molineux stadium to take on Wolves in the English Premier League. Pep Guardiola’s side are coming off a thrilling 2-1 victory over Borussia Dortmund in the UEFA Champions League. Wolves won their first match of the season against Southampton. They have now collected six points in six games. The…
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Under the microscope: How this attacker’s form has cost him a place in City’s EPL starting 11
Manchester City haven’t started the English Premier League season as they expected. The defending champions have made an unbeaten start but have drawn two matches against the likes of Newcastle United and Aston Villa. Manchester City were unable to close the game against these opponents. One of the reasons behind these disappointing results is the…
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Under the microscope: Ilkay Gundogan – has being captain changed his performance level?
Manchester City are one of the powerhouses of modern football. They have signed top players in the recent past and those players have played a key role in their success. One of the players who played a significant role in winning the English Premier League title is their new captain, Ilkay Gundogan. He scored crucial…
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Under the microscope: Why were Manchester City so determined to block Bernardo Silva’s Barcelona move?
Bernardo Silva joined Manchester City in 2017 and has made 178 appearances in the English Premier League. The 27-year-old Portuguese international has won four league titles with City and is eyeing his fifth this season. The attacking midfielder is a regular starter and is a crucial player for Pep Guardiola. His performances impressed other clubs…
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Manchester City vs Tottenham Hotspur Preview: 3 things that the data says could happen
Manchester City will look to extend their unbeaten start to the season when they host Antonio Conte’s Tottenham Hotspur in the English Premier League. Both teams are level on points and will look to end each other’s unbeaten run. Man City look like the favourites to defend their title this season. They have won four…
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EPL Stats Gallery: Shot map, passes to final third, defensive duels and more from Aston Villa vs Manchester City
Manchester City were held to their second draw of the season after the match ended with a 1-1 scoreline against Aston Villa in the English Premier League. In the second half, Erling Haaland scored his tenth goal of the season to give his side a 1-0 lead. Aston Villa’s Leon Bailey came to the rescue…