Here are your Manchester City headlines for Saturday, May 7.
19.04.2022 - 16:03 / manchestereveningnews.co.uk
Manchester United face the ultimate test in the Premier League tonight (Tuesday). Ralf Rangnick is scheduled to visit Anfield for the first time as a manager, with his United team set to face Liverpool.
The United boss has praised the level of Jurgen Klopp's outfit in pre-match comments, but now is tasked with coming up with an effective plan to defeat them. It is easier said than done, but Rangnick could take inspiration from a specific Pep Guardiola ploy.
Manchester City faced Liverpool at the Etihad last week, and the Spanish coach adopted a subtle tactic to cause problems for Klopp's defence. Although the contest ended 2-2, Guardiola's side were impressive throughout and arguably deserved to win.
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It was the first time Liverpoolhad conceded more than one goal in a single match since facing Chelsea on January 2nd. A total of 20 matches in all competitions were played without Liverpool conceding more than once, which highlights how effective Guardiola's plan was.
The Spaniard mixed up his typical approach for the bout. After the game, Klopp said: "They were a bit more direct than they usually are."
City are renowned for building from the back with the ball on the floor, and they tend to favour short passes and a slow tempo in order to retain maximum control over proceedings. However, during the match with Liverpool, Man City played a total of 113 high passes, with those defined as passes that are above shoulder-level at peak height.
Across the whole of the current Premier League season, Guardiola's side have played more than 113 high passes in a game on just one occasion, against Crystal Palace. They tend to average around 87 per match in England's
Here are your Manchester City headlines for Saturday, May 7.
Pep Guardiola has already told Manchester United and Manchester City what they would get from signing James Ward-Prowse during the summer transfer window. Speculation over the Southampton captain has started to spiral amid suggestions the two Manchester clubs will go head-to-head for his £75million signature.
Konrad Laimer is looking forward to being reunited with Manchester United interim manager Ralf Rangnick when the German steps in as coach of the Austria national team. Rangnick will take on that role in conjunction with him moving upstairs as a consultant for the Old Trafford giants.
Gary Neville has agreed with Manchester United interim manager Ralf Rangnick's 'open-heart surgery' claim and highlighted the need for patience in light of Erik ten Hag's appointment.
Chelsea manager Thomas Tuchel admits he does not feel sorry for Ralf Rangnick as the Manchester United interim manager continues to live out a lifelong dream at Old Trafford. Rangnick stepped into the breach when Ole Gunnar Solskjaer was sacked in November and is set to remain in post until the end of this season.
Chelsea manager Thomas Tuchel has shared the bizarre advice Ralf Rangnick once gave him as a player, as the two German coaches prepare for their first meeting in the dugout on Thursday night. Before an injury cut short his playing career, Tuchel spent 18 months under the now Manchester United interim boss at SSV Ulm.
Rio Ferdinand has hailed Manchester United's legendary former manager Sir Alex Ferguson and detailed what made the 80-year-old so great.
Manchester United are in the midst of a major rebuild in a bid to change their fortunes after years of mismanagement behind the scenes and disappointment on the pitch. This season marks five since the club last won a trophy and nearly a decade since they last won the league and something needs to change.
Former Manchester City skipper Vincent Kompany was in the news this week as he and ex-teammate Sergio Aguero were inducted into the Premier League Hall of Fame.
Previous comments made from Erik ten Hag prove Manchester United might be getting their own Pep Guardiola, after his appointment at United was confirmed.
Pep Guardiola has told his Manchester City aces that they need to win six in a row to take a fourth Premier League title in five years - and anything less will hand it to Liverpool. The Blues reclaimed top spot by beating Brighton 3-0, just 24 hours after Liverpool's 4-0 hammering of Manchester United had seen them leapfrog into top spot.
Bruno Fernandes has claimed Manchester United need to look at themselves 'from top to bottom'.
Manchester United and Liverpool fans erased the battle lines to join in a minute’s applause during the seventh minute of their Premier League clash on Tuesday to show their support for Cristiano Ronaldo and his family after the death of their newborn son.
Cristiano Ronaldo will miss Manchester United's game with Liverpool tonight after the death of one of his newborn twins. "Family is more important than everything and Ronaldo is supporting his loved ones at this immensely difficult time," Manchester United said in a statement on the club's website. "As such, we can confirm that he will not feature in the match against Liverpool at Anfield on Tuesday evening and we underline the family's request for privacy.
Ralf Rangnick may look to make two changes to the side that defeated Norwich City in Tuesday's trip to Anfield.
Paul Pogba has spoken out for the first time since being booed by Manchester United fans during the club’s 3-2 win over Norwich.