Manchester City's recent performances demonstrate a disconnect between the urgency of their attacks and Pep Guardiola's preferred controlled build-up strategy, leading to growing tensions during matches.
The fans' frustration was palpable as they witnessed Nathan Ake pause at a decisive moment, revealing a clash between instinct and Guardiola's methodical approach to play.
Despite their dominance in possession with 683 passes, City's struggles to convert that control into effective goal-scoring opportunities are highlighting deeper issues within the team's dynamics.
This match exemplified Manchester City’s ongoing struggles; they've allowed 5.3 expected goals from counter-attacks, showing a worrying trend in both defense and offensive execution.
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