Manchester City News
By Tom Procter
Published on 2024-09-29 09:30:00
Manchester City drew 1-1 with Newcastle United, with Josko Gvardiol putting City ahead before Anthony Gordon equalized from a penalty. Pundit Frank Leboeuf criticized City’s style of play, noting that players rarely take on their opponents, which can make it difficult to break down teams with low blocks. Leboeuf highlighted the absence of key players like Rodri and Kevin De Bruyne, who could provide the creativity needed to unlock defenses.
Under Pep Guardiola, Manchester City’s style relies heavily on possession to wear down opponents. Leboeuf suggested that City need to add more variety to their play, especially in the absence of key playmakers. Successive draws against Inter, Arsenal, and Newcastle have shown that opponents can stifle City’s attack by defending deep, emphasizing the need for a more direct and creative approach. City may benefit from utilizing players like Jeremy Doku, who can provide a different attacking option with his pace and directness.
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