Football Daily UCL Debrief: City denied win in Monaco
Oct 1, 2025
Join Chris Sutton, a former pro striker turned insightful pundit, and Matt Upson, an ex-Arsenal defender with a keen tactical eye, as they dissect thrilling Champions League action. They debate a controversial late penalty for Monaco that denied Manchester City victory and analyze City’s dominance yet missed chances. The duo also praises Newcastle’s impressive 4-0 away win and discusses Arsenal's solid performance against Olympiakos, including Martinelli's standout form and defensive resilience. Their banter offers a glimpse into the highs and lows of top-tier football.
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City Control, No Cutting Edge
- Manchester City dominated possession but failed to convert control into a high xG or a decisive third goal.
- Monaco punished that lack of finishing and secured a late equaliser to keep their home unbeaten record intact.
Use Wide Pace To Maintain Momentum
- Consider using more dynamic wide players rather than Bernardo Silva out wide to stretch defences.
- Pep's decision to keep Silva on and remove Doku reduced City's right-side threat, costing momentum.
Haaland Forces Defensive Trade-Offs
- Haaland's movement and finishing can require defenders to sacrifice ball-watching to disrupt him.
- That creates dilemmas for centre-backs and can open space for City goals.