Presumably the idea was that the 3-2 would create multiple options to evade the first wave of the Liverpool press, with Foden and Cancelo then enjoying utilising the huge spaces that have developed in the Liverpool system this season in front of – or behind – their full-backs. Manchester City deployed a 3-2 shape in defence and central midfield, with Bernardo Silva alongside Rodri as sixes Kevin de Bruyne and Ilkay Gundogan ahead of them and Phil Foden and Joao Cancelo operating as wing-backs. Pep Guardiola made a surprising decision with his initial setup on Sunday but not as surprising as his opposite number Jurgen Klopp. Here's 5 lessons we learned from the Premier League weekend.ġ) Guardiola's unusual tactics stumped by Liverpool conservatism Jurgen Klopp wasn't caught out by Manchester City's tactical changes, Aston Villa deserved more against Chelsea and Aleksandar Mitrovic is carrying Fulham.
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