Category: Premier League
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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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EPL Stats Gallery: Passing zones, PPDA and more from Southampton vs Manchester City
Manchester City were held off by Southampton at the St. Mary’s Stadium on Saturday in the Premier League. We’ve broken down all the key stats for you to digest, including; * shot maps * xT (expected threat) * pass networks * xG timelines * defensive duels * average positions and much more! We also try…
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Southampton vs Manchester City Preview: xT timeline, shot maps and more – what do the stats say?
Premier League leaders Manchester City will be looking to claim their 13th consecutive league victory when they face Southampton at the Mary’s Stadium on Saturday evening. Southampton are currently in 12th place in the Premier League standings and have not been at their best so far this season. The Saints suffered a 1-3 defeat against…
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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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EPL Stats Gallery: Pass zones, xT creation zones and more from Manchester City vs Chelsea
Manchester City move 13 points clear of second-placed Chelsea with a 1-0 win over the Blues in the Premier League. We’ve broken down all the key stats for you to digest, including; * shot maps * xT (expected threat) * pass networks * xG timelines * defensive duels * average positions and much more! We…
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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…