Manchester City News
By Srinivas Sadhanand
Published on 2024-10-21 09:30:00
Pep Guardiola’s Manchester City secured a 2-1 victory against Wolves, despite some questionable decisions made by the manager. Guardiola’s focus on the hunger of his players paid off as the team fought hard for a win, exemplifying a winning mentality within the dressing room. However, Guardiola’s decision to bench Phil Foden and deploy a risky wing pairing of Savinho and Jeremy Doku raised eyebrows, leading to a lack of chances created during the game. In the second half, a decision to swap the flanks of Savinho and Doku resulted in a decline in their performance, neutralizing their threat and making their approach predictable.
The 3-1-6 setup utilized by Guardiola left Manchester City exposed to Wolves’ counter-attacking threat, with the midfield lacking creativity going forward. Wolves scored early in the game, highlighting the risks associated with such a setup against a strong counter-attacking team. If not for key defensive plays from Gvardiol and Stones, Manchester City could have dropped points. Guardiola will need to reconsider his tactical decisions and make adjustments to ensure success in future games.
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