Nuno Espirito Santo favors pragmatic, low-possession, counter-attacking systems and deep defensive blocks, aligning better with West Ham's current squad than expansive possession football.
Proud Guardiola enthused by Man Citys battling display at Arsenal - Soccer News
Manchester City used a low-possession counterattacking approach to earn a 1-1 draw at Arsenal, praised for spirit but described as unsustainable for a full season.