Category: Player Analysis
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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: 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…
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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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Under the microscope: Erling Haaland – How City’s new number nine is the major difference in their title-defence season
Erling Haaland is becoming one of the biggest names in English football. Manchester City signed the 22-year-old Norwegian striker from Borussia Dortmund to lead their attack. He is following his dad’s legacy, who was also a former Manchester City player. Haaland has been a prolific goalscorer at such a young age and is regarded as…
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Transfer Talk: Arthur Melo – What does the Brazilian midfielder add to Manchester City?
Manchester City have done a mini rebuild in this summer transfer window. They sold Gabriel Jesus and Oleksandr Zinchenko to Arsenal, and Raheem Sterling to Chelsea. In place of them, they have signed Erling Haaland from Borussia Dortmund, Kalvin Phillips from Leeds United, and Julian Alvarez from River Plate. However, the reigning Premier League champions…