Manchester City FC via Getty ImagesPep Guardiola has refreshed his Manchester City team as they aim to take back their Premier League title. Despite Liverpool’s struggles, City can only focus on themselves and especially on how they could cut out defensive mistakes when opposition sides counter-attack. MANCHESTER, ENGLAND - JANUARY 06: John Stones of Manchester City celebrates with team mate Ruben ... [+] Dias after scoring his team's first goal during the Carabao Cup Semi Final match between Manchester United and Manchester City at Old Trafford on January 06, 2021 in Manchester, England. Manchester City formation in possession with examples of which players can fulfil each role - ... [+] 2020/21 sharemytactics.comOne of the earliest formations of note was the 2-3-5, as detailed in Jonathan Wilson’s history of football tactics, Inverting the Pyramid. Out of possession this can revert to a 4-5-1 but the overriding shape, especially considering City usually dominate possession, is 2-3-5.

Source: Forbes February 07, 2021 10:37 UTC