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Burnley (A) | Off to a good start...

Aug 12, 2023
Sam Lee, The Athletic's City correspondent, discusses Manchester City's 3-1 win over Burnley. Topics include the shape of the side, control under pressure, looking for Haaland, and De Bruyne's injury. The hosts analyze Burnley's playing style, evaluate the performance of Lewis and Aké, and discuss center back performance. They also touch on fantasy football picks, the importance of position coverage, and the idea of watch-alongs for future podcasts.
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Quick takeaways

  • Manchester City's tactical adjustments allowed them to control the game under pressure against Burnley.
  • The team is actively working on adapting and finding ways to utilize Harlan's skills on the pitch.

Deep dives

Manchester City overcame Burnley with strong spells to secure a win

Manchester City started their season with a victory, using strong spells of play to overcome Burnley. Harlan scored two goals in the first half, showcasing his finishing skills. Despite Burnley's pressure, City managed to control the game, with Guardiola making tactical adjustments to maintain dominance. While Burnley put up a strong fight, City's quality and ability to adapt proved crucial.

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