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Tag: Pep Guardiola

1997–2000: Louis van Gaal and the ‘Dutchification’ of Barcelona

1997–2000: Louis van Gaal and the ‘Dutchification’ of Barcelona

June 19, 2020 by Daniel Law

Daniel Law takes an in depth look at Spanish giants Barcelona and how their style of play evolved by following the successful Dutch model.

Bernardo Silva - the heir to the throne at Manchester City

Bernardo Silva – the heir to the throne at Manchester City

November 28, 2019 by Back Page Football

As David Silva enters his final season at Manchester City, his replacement as the creative talisman is already ingrained in the club.

What did the Liverpool v Manchester City game tell us?

What did the Liverpool v Manchester City game tell us?

November 14, 2019 by Back Page Football

Liverpool overcame Manchester City in the weekend’s mouthwatering Premier League clash and are now on course to claim a first title since the early 1990s.

Five key performers for Manchester City’s “Fourmidables”

Five key performers for Manchester City’s “Fourmidables”

May 25, 2019 by Back Page Football

A look at some of the players who came up big as Manchester City claimed four pieces of domestic silverware this season.

Defending with the ball - Inside Guardiola and Manchester City's success

Defending with the ball – Inside Guardiola and Manchester City’s success

May 10, 2019 by Philip Flanagan

Phillip Flanagan discusses the tactics behind Pep Guardiola’s Manchester City and how rethinking defence has lead to success.

Potential big players in the Premier League title race

Potential big players in the Premier League title race

February 13, 2019 by Back Page Football

There will likely be more twists and turns in the race between Liverpool and Manchester City for the Premier League title.

The Manchester derby could make or break Mourinho’s season

The Manchester derby could make or break Mourinho’s season

November 11, 2018 by Robert Barter

Robert Barter looks at the tactical battles that Jose Mourinho will have to address ahead of this Sunday’s crunch Manchester Derby.

Will Grigg and Wigan reignite the magic of the FA Cup

Will Grigg and Wigan reignite the magic of the FA Cup

February 23, 2018 by Takudzwa Chikonzo

Takudzwa Chikonzo looks back at the FA Cup fifth round tie between Wigan Athletic and Manchester City, and believes that the competition continues to be an avenue for success for those that see its importance.

Girona gives Pep Guardiola the B team he always wanted for Manchester City

Girona gives Pep Guardiola the B team he always wanted for Manchester City

November 18, 2017 by Back Page Football

Pep Guardiola has long been a fan of feeder clubs, and now he appears to have a found a good one for Premier League side Manchester City.

Guardiola philosophy winning hearts, minds and games at Manchester City

Guardiola philosophy winning hearts, minds and games at Manchester City

November 14, 2017 by Alexis Monteith

Alexis Monteith looks at how Pep Guardiola’s clearly defined football philosophy and systems of play accounted for Manchester City’s 3-1 victory over Arsenal.

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