Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola highlighted “fatigue”, injuries and Arsenal’s quality as reasons for his tactics as his side took an unusually defensive approach in Sunday’s 1-1 draw at the ...

Pep Guardiola (left) shook things up at the Emirates Stadium. / Marc Atkins/Getty Images Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola admitted he “suffered” through his side’s defensive showing in Sunday’s ...

A lively debate has erupted among Independent readers in response to chief football writer Miguel Delaney’s analysis of the game’s post-Guardiola era. Opinions were divided over whether the game’s ...

Pep Guardiola looks to have unleashed a new tactic today during Manchester City’s win over Bournemouth. With Rayan Cherki, Jeremy Doku and Phil Foden playing central roles it allowed City to overwhelm ...

On Premier League training grounds right now, there’s a complaint that more and more players are expressing. The game is no longer primarily about finesse, speed or even transitions, as was the case ...

This article is part of a wider series in partnership with Football Manager 26, looking at the strengths and weaknesses of famous historical and contemporary tactics. Formations are to football what ...

Former Manchester City defender and current France U21 assistant coach Gael Clichy has given his two cents on how Pep ...