The American CityzenAn Ode to SergioNormally, my articles focus on analysis rather than the emotional side of football. This is different. Personally, I became a Manchester…Dec 15, 2021Dec 15, 2021
The American CityzenThe Manchester Derby was a tale of two halves tactically, but equally easy for Manchester CityManchester City’s dominance over Manchester United was methodical. It was easy, comprehensive, and the most lopsided Derby in Manchester…Nov 8, 20211Nov 8, 20211
The American CityzenControl: How Pep Guardiola made tactical shifts to beat ChelseaNo matter what his tactics, Pep Guardiola’s philosophy always goes back to one key element: control. Many people mistake control with…Sep 27, 2021Sep 27, 2021
The American CityzenManchester City’s disappointing draw to Southampton was not due to the lack of a striker, but…On Saturday’s lackluster performance in a 0–0 draw, many fans started speaking up with the usual complaints when Manchester City have…Sep 20, 2021Sep 20, 2021
The American CityzenPep Guardiola used Bernardo Silva and Jack Grealish’s tactical flexibility in a masterful display…There are many matches in which the score line does not reflect how the actual game was played. Leicester City is a team that is intent on…Sep 13, 2021Sep 13, 2021
The American CityzenThe unlikely key player to Manchester City’s attack: EdersonFrom the day Pep Guardiola became manager of Manchester City, he has made it clear that a goalkeeper who plays the ball out from the back…Aug 30, 2021Aug 30, 2021
The American CityzenManchester City added elements to the attack against Norwich, but they are nothing newAn in-depth look into how Pep Guardiola’s squad added elements to their attack from years pastAug 23, 2021Aug 23, 2021
The American CityzenManchester City’s trouble with counter-attacks stems from weak attacks, not lack of defenseAn in-depth look into how Manchester City allowed Tottenham to launch counter-attacks from their mistakes in build-upAug 17, 2021Aug 17, 2021
The American CityzenThe Biggest “What If” Signings of the Pep Guardiola Era at Manchester CityA look into two of the transfers that almost happened, and how Manchester City may look today if they did happenJul 26, 2021Jul 26, 2021
The American CityzenHow Manchester City could potentially lineup in the 2021/22 seasonA brief look into some interesting lineups and tactics used if Manchester City are able to land their top two transfer targetsJul 19, 2021Jul 19, 2021
