SCOUT· 54%39m·2026-09-11·SportsTactical Preview: Man United v Man City + underlying data buys
This week on the Tactical Preview we're looking ahead to the first Manchester derby of the season, as Manchester United welcome Man City to Old Trafford. Kate Mason is joined by Rob Green and The Athletic's Thom Harris to analyse City's midfield having been reconstructed during the summer transfer window with the…
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“This has pretty rapidly become my favourite football pod. Good chemistry from the three of them and good former high level pro insights coupled with tactics nerd, works really well.”
“Maresca's point re Ndiaye has been misinterpreted. Ndiaye at Everton was used to helping out the defence as they were under the cosh more. At City Maresca wants him pinning the defenders back. Nothing to do with what Pep did with Grealish”
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“against Coventry there was one pivot, against Man United it will be double pivot 1. Against UNited double pivot to close down the middle. United does not have midfielders who are good dribblers hence they have to distribute the ball to the…”
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