Manchester City struggles against Manchester United in tactical shift
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 15, 2026, 12:53 AM
Last updated Sep 15, 2026

Manchester City faced Manchester United in an ongoing Premier League match at Old Trafford on September 13, 2026. Early on, City struggled to deal with United's aggressive press, leading to Phil Foden's red card in the 23rd minute. Following the dismissal, City adapted their strategy, transitioning to a more defensive formation. This change reflects a significant tactical departure from Pep Guardiola's era. The game is still being contested, with City attempting to counter despite being a man down.
- •Match between Manchester City and Manchester United is ongoing.
- •Phil Foden received a red card in the 23rd minute.
- •City is struggling with United's pressing game early in the match.
- •Team's tactical approach has shifted significantly from Guardiola's methods.
- 12:53 AMYahoo Sports — Tactical Analysis: This sure ain’t Pep’s Manchester City
"For the past decade Manchester City have been defined, on the pitch, by one man. Pep Guardiola. He’s the man who has been credited with revolutionizing football, responsible for bringing positional play, or juego de posicion to English shores. Since the start of 2016 you knew exactly what you were going to get from Pep […]
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