Manchester City playmaker, Kevin De Bruyne has exposed the tactics manager Pep Guardiola used to exploit Arsenal during both teams’ Premier League tie on
De Bruyne believes Man City, with the help of Guardiola, used a direct approach and decision to target space behind Arsenal midfielders Granit Xhaka and Thomas Partey during the encounter.
The Belgium international was Man City’s stand-out player as the Citizens defeated Arsenal 4-1 at the Etihad Stadium, thanks to his brace and a goal each from Erling Haaland and John Stones.“It is really, really good, it is almost impossible to play from the back, especially when it is a goal kick, it is like a set piece.
“Normally, we play with two No.8s and I think he [Pep Guardiola] wanted a little bit more control because of the way that they press.
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