Category: Player Analysis
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Transfer Talk: Matheus Nunes – A new name on Manchester City’s transfer list
Sporting Lisbon midfielder, Matheus Nunes, has caught the attention of Manchester City ahead of the summer transfer window. At 23, the Rio de Janeiro-born star could be a long-term replacement for Ilkay Gundogan at Man City. Gundogan has a contract at the Etihad Stadium until the summer of 2023, and with him entering his 30s,…
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Under the microscope: Is Pedro Porro ready to come back to Etihad?
Pep Guardiola believes that full-backs are critical to the development of his ideas. Some are comfortable playing inside, such as Joao Cancelo, who serves as an example of how a player can develop under the Catalan manager. Others, like Kyle Walker, stand out for their ability to run up and down the field. City has…
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Transfer Talk: Manchester City keeping tabs on Crystal Palace left-back Tyrick Mitchell
Manchester City are keeping tabs on Crystal Palace left-back Tyrick Mitchell ahead of a potential summer swoop. A product of the Crystal Palace academy, Tyrick Mitchell, 22, is enjoying his breakthrough campaign under manager Patrick Vieira. He has missed just eight minutes of action in the Premier League this season, impressing over 29 appearances. He…
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Under the microscope: Could Lautaro Martinez be the perfect striker for Pep Guardiola?
Manchester City are interested in acquiring Inter Milan forward Lautaro Martinez. Following the summer departure of Sergio Agüero to Barcelona, the Premier League champions have been left without an out-and-out striker to spearhead their attack. Martinez, 24, has been a prolific goal scorer for both the country and club. The striker has netted the ball…
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Transfer Talk: Darwin Nunez dreaming of a move to Manchester City
Benfica striker Darwin Nunez is ‘dreaming’ of a summer move to Manchester City. Nunez, 22, has been in outstanding form for Benfica this season, scoring 26 goals and providing two assists in 33 appearances across all competitions. The Uruguayan international has taken his game to the next level, attracting the attention of several clubs across…
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Under the microscope: Should Manchester City escalate their pursuit of Nicolás Tagliafico
Manchester City have increasingly shown interest in signing Ajax left-back Nicolás Tagliafico. The left-back slot is an area where the current Premier League champions lack depth. Joao Cancelo has been brilliant in this position despite being a natural right-back. With Benjamin Mendy suspended and Oleksandr Zinchenko’s future uncertain, the Cityzens could do with someone like…
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Under the microscope: False Nine Foden – The youngster’s best position in Pep’s squad
With the absence of a striker at Manchester City, Phil Foden has been Guardiola’s closest option to an out-and-out striker. The young Englishman is playing as a false nine in Pep Guardiola’s 4-3-3 since the beginning of the season. For the last two years, Guardiola has been searching for someone to fit that role, partially…
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Under the microscope: Kevin De Bruyne running the show for Manchester City
With a comfortable 4-1 win against local rivals Manchester United, Manchester City ensured they did not lose any ground to Liverpool in the title chase. Just under five minutes into the game, Kevin De Bruyne scored his 50th Premier League goal after calmly connecting on to Bernardo Silva’s inviting pass. The Belgian found himself in…
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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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Under the microscope: Tactical Gundogan – How Manchester City have benefitted with the German in their lineup
Manchester City were given a reality check in the Premier League as Tottenham Hotspur secured a 3-2 win at the Etihad Stadium on Saturday. Harry Kane struck twice in the second half, including an injury-time winner, to end the Cityzens’ 13-game unbeaten streak across all competitions. It was a disappointing result for City, but there was one player who stood…