Manchester City's Revival: A Change in Tactics by Pep Guardiola Recently, Manchester City's two consecutive victories have presented a new image of the team. Pep Guardiola has finally let go of his long-held possession-based philosophy and allowed Erling Haaland to freely roam the pitch. This change has brought back the feeling of victory for Manchester City, and the story behind it is more complex than it appears on the surface. After a dark period, Manchester City has finally turned the corner. In their last two matches, they have shown a completely different face, no longer fixated on possession rates but focusing on the efficiency and quality of their attacks. Guardiola's change was foreshadowed earlier. In the match against Leicester City, Manchester City's possession rate was surprisingly low; this team, known for its possession game, actually relinquished the ball. The immediate effect of this change was evident, with the team displaying greater lethality in the game, especially Haaland, who no longer had to wait for opportunities confined within the penalty area. Savigno's role has also changed significantly. The Brazilian winger began to frequently provide assists for Haaland, and their cooperation became increasingly默契。 This tactical shift made Manchester City's offense more direct and efficient; the team no longer needed endless passes to create opportunities. For Guardiola, this change may have been a difficult decision, but he ultimately chose to adapt to reality. This transformation also confused opponents who were prepared to face Manchester City's possession football, only to find that their opponent had completely changed its approach. Under the new tactical system,…

Manchester City's 4-1 Win Leaves Some Players Embarrassed, as Pep Guardiola Makes Timely Decisions! Dropping the 34-Year-Old Veteran, They Secure Two Premier League Wins in a Row Recently, Manchester City has achieved consecutive victories over Leicester City and West Ham United in the Premier League, giving fans hope that the team is emerging from its slump. Pep Guardiola's adjustments to the lineup have been crucial, particularly his decision to bench Ilkay Gündogan, which has helped the team rediscover its winning ways. Saviño displayed excellent offensive capabilities in the match against Leicester City, scoring a goal and providing an assist, quickly elevating his status among fans. In the game against West Ham United, Saviño continued his impressive form, with his dribbling and passing causing chaos in the opponent's defense, resulting in an own goal and two assists. Saviño's performance evokes memories of Manchester City's previous wing wizards; his speed and dribbling skills pose a significant challenge to opposing defenses, adding diversity to City's attack. In Manchester City's current offensive system, Saviño has become a vital point, capable of creating opportunities for himself and space for his teammates. Guardiola's trust in Saviño continues to grow, evident in his increased playing time, making him an indispensable member of the starting lineup. During matches, Saviño covers a vast area, contributing not only in attack but also frequently dropping back to aid his teammates defensively. Fans eagerly anticipate Saviño maintaining this level of play, as it is crucial for Manchester City, especially during the critical latter stages of the season. Saviño's performances have also made…

The first battle of the new year finally saw Pep Guardiola demonstrate the basic qualities of a top manager - of course, not including the mischief at the end. In the last game of the year, City finally managed to secure a clean-sheet victory against Leicester City at the King Power Stadium, bidding farewell to an unsavory second half of 2024 and temporarily halting their downward spiral. Although they have uncharacteristically fallen out of the top four in the standings, ending the year with a victory is not too bad of a gift. The staggered winter break in the Premier League is about to begin. After City return to the Etihad to finish their 20th round match against West Ham United, they will enjoy a 12-day respite, coupled with the opening of the winter transfer window. The staunch supporters of the Premier League champions are absolutely confident in expecting better performances from the team in the second half of the season. Of course, the prerequisite is that they must defeat the Hammers and start the second half of the season with a victory. After publicly stating "the responsibility lies with me," Guardiola followed through on his words, not only adjusting the formation to 4-1-4-1 but also placing the two recently criticized meritorious captains, Walker and Gundogan, on the bench, and opting for high balls. City's dismal record over the past two months may have excuses such as injuries and form, but as the head coach, Guardiola's stubborn adherence to his possession-based tactics and relentless pursuit of short passing penetration is…

On the morning of January 5th, Beijing time, the 20th round of the 2024/25 Premier League season featured a key match. The reigning champions Manchester City secured a 4-1 victory over West Ham United at home, achieving their second consecutive win. In this match, Brazilian winger Savigno continued his impressive performance with two assists and creating an own goal. Guardiola's forced change in formation has unexpectedly given birth to a new Ma Dongmei (Mahrez's nickname). Additionally, a new super striker duo is emerging. In the previous round of the Premier League, Manchester City defeated newly promoted Leicester City 2-0 away from home. In that game, Guardiola's team struggled, even with a possession rate of only 46%. However, Savigno's successful pass and shot, along with Haaland's goal drought breaker, allowed Manchester City to end 2024 with a victory. For this match against West Ham United, Guardiola maintained the same starting lineup as the previous game. It was clear that he was very satisfied with the players' performance in the last game. After the start of the game, West Ham United, playing away, showed great initiative and proactivity, causing a tense atmosphere in front of Manchester City's goal. At a critical moment, it was still Savigno who stood out. In the 10th minute, after breaking through from the left flank, he took a shot from a tight angle that deflected off Cao Far and flew into the net, which was counted as an own goal for the latter. Then in the 42nd minute, Manchester City launched a simple and efficient attack, with…

On the morning of January 5th, in the 20th round of the Premier League, Manchester City defeated West Ham United 4-1 at home, achieving their first two consecutive victories in over two months. In this match, Haaland scored twice, but the most outstanding player was undoubtedly Savigno, who created three goals in 45 minutes and directed a 4-1 victory, earning an 8.7 score and being named the best player of the game. Last summer, Manchester City announced the signing of 20-year-old Brazilian winger Savigno, who is also the team's first new signing of the season. Last season, he played for Girona in La Liga, contributing 11 goals and 10 assists in 41 games across all competitions, helping Girona finish third in La Liga and qualify for the Champions League for the first time in their history. However, in his first 23 appearances for Manchester City, Savigno was unable to score, until the last round when Manchester City faced Leicester City away from home. Savigno finally scored his first goal and provided an assist, helping Manchester City win 2-0. In this round of the league, Manchester City returned home to face West Ham United, with Savigno starting again and once again becoming Manchester City's "savior". In the 9th minute of the opening, Savigno broke through into the penalty area with the ball and shot, the ball hit the defender and deflected into the net, helping Manchester City take the lead 1-0. In the 42nd minute, Savigno broke through on the flank again and passed the ball to the front of the…

On the morning of January 5th, Beijing time, the 20th round of the Premier League continued, with Manchester City, valued at a total of 1.25 billion, hosting West Ham United at home. In the last league match, the Blue Moon won 2-0 away against Leicester City, ending a four-game winless streak in the league. This victory marked their second win in the last ten league matches and also their second win in the last fourteen matches across all competitions. Thanks to the points accumulated earlier in the season, Manchester City can still rank sixth in the league table. However, if they were to lose this round, the defending champions could potentially drop to ninth place. Fortunately, their opponents for this round, West Ham United, have had an average performance this season. In the previous league match, the Hammers suffered a 0-5 defeat to Liverpool and could only rank 15th in the league table. In the last five encounters between the two teams, Manchester City has maintained a perfect record. Compared to their previous matches, the Blue Moon's defense still appears shaky, exposing vulnerabilities from the start of the game. In the 7th minute, a series of quick passes saw West Ham United break through Manchester City's defense, with Kudus' shot from a tight angle hitting the side netting. In the 10th minute, Manchester City launched a fierce attack. After West Ham United cleared the ball, Manchester City's second wave of offense was even more incisive, with Savigno's shot being deflected into his own goal by Cao Far. Since scoring his…

In the 19th round of the Premier League, Manchester City faced Leicester City away from home. In this match, Manchester City's 20-year-old new signing Savigno became the focus of the game. The young Brazilian winger finally scored his first goal for Manchester City after playing 24 games, and also assisted Haaland in scoring a header, helping Manchester City win 2-0 against Leicester City. After the game, Savigno was named the best player on the field. In this game, Savigno was arranged by Guardiola to play as a left winger instead of his familiar right winger position. In the 21st minute of the game, Savigno seized the opportunity. After Foden's long-range shot was saved, he quickly rushed in to complete the rebound, breaking the deadlock on the field and giving Manchester City a 1-0 lead. It is worth noting that this goal was not only his first goal for Manchester City but also his debut goal in the Premier League. Savigno's goal ended his embarrassing record of failing to score in 15 Premier League appearances with 27 shots. After playing 24 official matches for Manchester City, Savigno finally ended his goalless streak. Savigno's performance did not end there. In the second half, he once again became a key figure in the game. In the 74th minute, Savigno's precise cross found Haaland, who easily headed the ball into the net, securing a 2-0 victory for Manchester City. In this game, Savigno not only broke his own goal drought but also assisted his teammate Haaland in breaking his four-game goal drought, becoming the…