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Football Weekly Manchester is blue and Arsenal brush Postecoglou aside: Football Weekly
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Sep 15, 2025 
In this engaging discussion, football writer Jonathan Wilson shares his insights on tactical shifts shaping the Premier League. He dives into Manchester City’s impressive strategies and critiques Manchester United’s defensive struggles. The group pays heartfelt tribute to Manchester icon Ricky Hatton, while also examining the evolution of set pieces and the effectiveness of long throws, particularly from Brentford. With lively analyses of recent matches, Wilson highlights Spurs' resurgence and reflects on Bournemouth's tactical evolution.
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Ricky Hatton's Tribute At The Etihad
- Ricky Hatton's death cast a real pall over the Etihad and the derby day.
- Pep Guardiola appeared unusually emotional during the commemorations afterwards.
City Sat Back And Still Dominated
- Manchester City sat deeper in the second half and were comfortable letting United have the ball.
- United lacked the sharpness and pressing to punish City when given possession.
How A Static Marking Gave City A Goal
- United's defensive shape produced a surprising gap that allowed Doku to turn and accelerate into space.
- The goal felt like an avoidable error from poor marking rather than a special City move.