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Are Man City Changing?
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Manchester City suffered their worst run of form under Pep Guardiola during the 2024/25 season. They reacted in January 2025 by signing five players, and they were even more active in the summer window, bringing in more players and changing their backroom staff.
So with so much upheaval comes a transition period. But how does Guardiola want his team to play? And how do they play now?
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Written by Alex Barker, with contributions from Kaya Kaynak and Jon Mackenzie. Illustrated by Henry Cooke.
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