Manchester CityPlaying at homeCrystal PalaceIn the game, they were originally optimistic about winning but only got a draw. This draw is forManchester CityIt was a blow as they hoped to continue their winning streak. The game,Manchester CityA 4231 formation was fielded, and they fielded an attacking combination of Foden, Jack Grealish and Bernardo Silva up front. However, the team's offense did not go as smoothly as expected.
Manchester CityTaking the lead in the first half, Grealish latched on to Foden's clever pass in the box and fired a low shot into the far corner. Although the lead was achieved, butManchester CityThere were some problems in the second half. AlvarezThe goal was ruled offside and it was disallowedManchester CityA chance to extend the score was missed. And towards the end of the game, Foden's foul led to the opponent to winPenaltiesCrystal PalaceThe penalty was scored, and the final score was fixed at 2-2.
In this game,Manchester CityThe performance can be said to have deviated somewhat from expectations. Since the beginning of the season,Manchester CityHe has been actively attacking and has been able to defend steadily. However, in this game, their attack was not as fluid as it used to be, especially in the second half. This draw has people thinking,Manchester CityWhether it has reached a bottleneck.
The draw of the game, Foden becameManchester CityThe number one sinner. His foul in the box in stoppage time resulted in the opposition being awardedPenalties, this blunder letsManchester CityThe chance to win was lost. Foden has been on board since he joinedManchester CityHe has been in the spotlight since then, and his ability is undoubtedly outstanding. However, in this game, his mistakes disappointed people.
Foden was expected to be able to play well in the game and score goals for the team. However, his performance throughout the game did not live up to expectations. Aside from that lethal foul, Foden's attacking threat wasn't obvious enough. This raises questions about his abilities. Foden will need to learn from this game and improve himself even furtherManchester Cityof the offense to provide greater support.
Manchester CityThe blame for this draw lies not only with Foden, but also with Pep Guardiola. He showed some egos in the game and didn't make adjustments in time. Manchester CityThe attack in the second half was obviously not as good as in the first, but Guardiola was slow to make substitutions. It wasn't until near the end of the game that he made his first substitution. It was a late move and cost the team some chances.
Pep Guardiola is an excellent coach who has been praised for his tactical vision and ability to adjust. However, in this game, he showed some pride in his performance and did not identify the problem in time. For a team of strength such asManchester Cityis very important for the team to adjust in time. Pep Guardiola will need to reflect from this game and make adjustments in future games to avoid similar mistakes happening again.
In this draw,Manchester CityThe offense was not as sharp as it used to be. Crystal PalaceThe defense was stronger than expectedManchester CityThere are not many flaws in the attack. Attacking players such as Foden and Jack Grealish have excellent individual qualities, but they struggle to score again under the opposition's dense pack.
Manchester CityThe offensive problems are not only due to the opponent's defense, but also to the team's problems in the offensive organization. At a critical moment in the game,Manchester CityThe offense lacks enough variety and creativity. They rely too much on the abilities of individual players and ignore the importance of teamwork. This is especially evident in the competitionManchester CityThe lack of effective passing and coordination led to the inability to score.
Manchester CityThere was a period of bottleneck in this game, and their attack could not play as well as they should under the opponent's defence. Foden became the number one sinner in the game, and his mistake resultedManchester CityThe chance to win was lost. At the same time, Pep Guardiola's ego and adjustment problems have also become one of the reasons why the team has lost points. Manchester CityYou need to learn from this game and improve your teamwork and offensive playmaking skills to achieve better results in the next games.