Once a position for the energetic and combative,Manchester City showed it has become one for those who can exploit the space in front of them to shape a gameThis is what the Premier League has been waiting for since Pep Guardiola arrived at Manchester City. There had been hints of it before, most notably in the first half of the derby at Old Trafford final season, or but City’s performance at Stamford Bridge on Saturday was the first time a Guardiola side in England has so thoroughly dominated another member of the elite from start to finish. All the familiar tropes were there – the domination of possession,the rapid transitions, the tenacity at winning the ball back; all that was lost was the scoreline. This was 1-0 going on 3– or 4-0. Related: Chelsea sunk by Kevin De Bruyne winner for Manchester City Continue reading...
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