Manchester City Vs Brighton 2-1: Analysis
Manchester City recorded their 21st win in a row at home, a new PL record overtaking Manchester United’s record of 20 PL home wins in a row. City started the game very well by scoring 2 in the opening 20 minutes with goals from Alvarez (7) and Haaland (19). Man City: Principals of play Attacking Intent - every action had intent. Overload midfield 1 v s Isolation Doku Quality on the ball Defending Aggressive pressing No space between lines Narrow midfield Allow Brighton no territory One of the main things that was obvious in the first 20 minutes was city’s intent. They had desire and purpose and intent in every single action - passing, shooting, dribbling, tackling, movement. Pressing City pressed very aggressively and often only left akanji back to defend as a sweeper with every other play high into the attacking 3rd of the pitch, not allowing Brighton out of their defensive 3rd. When Brighton had t...