How Mourinho Outwitted Guardiola | Tactical Analysis: Tottenham 2-0 Manchester City |

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[@FootballMadeSimple]

What else did you notice?

[@lightpoodle537]

Man City played terribly

[@jasonlucero5359]

Man city kind of been falling off.

[@criselnino5678]

I just loved it!

[@pahakuutti]

Both goals looked really bad from City's perspective. In the first N''Dombele took out 3 players with one simple touch that allowed him to release the through ball to Son with his second touch. This means City's press was lackluster and not tight enough. In the second goal otoh Kane took a total of 7 touches before finding a wide open Lo Celso. That pass was easy to see beforehand, and how this can happen against a top team like City is beyond my understanding. They clearly have some communication issues and don't work properly as a cohesive unit.

[@stumbleguyyt4883]

If city played overload ball side and use switch to other side they might have good chances to win but Morhiono is top defencively

[@daviid27.]

The best thing of this game was Mourinho's answer when a reporter confronted him against the fact that Manchester City had 80% possesion to which he responded "They can take the ball home. I take the 3 points. "

[@geraldpotkah1050]

😂😂😂😂😂😂👍

[@dibinification]

Can u give the link for tht reply

[@tucomtyler]

Did he really say that?

[@anilthapa1931]

Shit I laughed so hard when he said that

[@maharlikanandproud15yearsa25]

Lmao

[@G0LD.]

Imagine my man Mourinho going to bed last night. Like a little proud kid remembering why he loves football so much.

[@omalone1169]

Pep seemed salty when he ",congratulated" mourinho at the fin whistle

[@erikcruz6292]

Hell yeah.

[@hoaxdaily3055]

Lol, not anymore

[@rezwann4355]

who says mourinho is finished? some idiots are saying mourinho joining totenham is a step back ..... Coaches as great as Mourinho will always prove you wrong

[@andistheinforitbutso7513]

English pundits and Manu fans

[@footballfan5048]

I don't think Mou approach change much. But this time Mou have quality players that really suit his tactics. Both Son and Kane is a clinical finisher and is great at counter attack. Against top sides Mou always play like this Counter attack. And this time he got very very good players for it. However if Kane or Son in injured. They will be in a big problem.

[@ElliottWong2024]

@@andistheinforitbutso7513 As an MU fan, I can say that he was underappreciated and scapegoated, all because our players were too incompetent.

[@kingsmarvel1389]

@@footballfan5048 you no nothing about football. City didn’t have the answers at all. They couldn’t break the defense. That has nothing to do with Kane and son, the organization at the back was so solid. It wasn’t like lloris had to make superb saves and Tottenham were lucky to not concede. No, city couldn’t create defining chances. Sissoko abs hoelberg were so instrumental cos they drop in between Toby and dier so aurier and regullion didn’t have to come in narrow because guardiola loved to place his wingers on the far wings, and have his midfield attack the space.

[@footballfan5048]

@@kingsmarvel1389 City had a few chances that is pretty dangerous. One is inside the box that was blocked by their own player. Another is De Bruyne when he got free shot just outside of the box. He was scoring this kind of goals often. So it could be a goal in another day. I think Tottenham deserve the win. But it doesn't mean City was without chances to win the game. Lol you can wait and see how it is if Tottenham lost Kane or Son due to injury and how their results will be. Especially against top sides.

[@joshuaball2276]

“ When you enjoy what you do, you don’t lose your hair, and Guardiola is bald. He doesn’t enjoy football.” -Jose Mourinho

[@adriboy01]

I've always thought this quote is fake ngl

[@deeeezeeeee6204]

@@adriboy01 it’s nonsense either way. Hair loss is primarily genetic.

[@julSlash]

Zidane disagree.

[@coyotelong4349]

This was vintage Mourinho. Another 90 min example of Mourinho at his tactical finest- This might be one of his greatest games as Spurs manager thus far. 🧠 COYS

[@drdraculamc6286]

"the special one"

[@colouredIncognito]

'a special one' If you take the initial statement in a correct translation

[@renzoilla6106]

@@colouredIncognito but Pep is still better

[@colouredIncognito]

@@renzoilla6106 hahahahahaha, come back when he actually improvemed a team in terms of winning internationally, as opposed to taking over top teams and regressing their results

[@renzoilla6106]

@@colouredIncognito 5-0

[@colouredIncognito]

@@renzoilla6106 no clue what you're on about but sure, go celebrate with your CL trophies and dry your tears with dollar bills 🤣

[@saspa2366]

I’m stealing this from Reddit btw Last 3 matches between City and Spurs: City: 71 shots, 21 on target, 2 goals Spurs: 9 shots, 7 on target, 6 goals

[@colouredIncognito]

City their shot locations and allowing defences to get into shape is hilarious tbf

[@mfadhillahbasyar9320]

I understand that statistic is just numbers...but this is quite insane XD

[@colouredIncognito]

@@mfadhillahbasyar9320 it's actually part of style indication and not that odd tbf

[@yurimpass]

Pep clearly wants nothing to do with clinical forwards since he keeps starting mahrez and sterling who are sabotaging his team's chances more often than not

[@feigao7413]

thats whole different phil

[@connormcleod9595]

Jose is a f@cking legend

[@YosepRA]

Mourinho has a lot of things, both positive and negative. But if I have to choose one, then I know that, *"He **_knows_** how to win."* I can't wait for Chelsea vs Tottenham.

[@tangetaier1783]

lol

[@brandonayong5823]

Chelsea is going to be tougher than city because they are a way better team this season

[@Ackz89]

Chelsea is the one team I’m afraid of tbh

[@keehauw915]

Chealse will lose, surely

[@abu-f2x]

@@brandonayong5823 you are right but Mourinho is something else

[@AT-kf3rl]

City players just pass pass pass when it’s comes to scoring goals they pass out

[@023achilles]

It is because if you watch them, they are actually afraid and hesitant to play the final ball/cross. They pass endlessly, and if the defence falls asleep, they carve out a great chance. But if not...

[@kaleen6749]

Jesus is suck, that is the truth.

[@frenkieatpeak6664]

Haha

[@023achilles]

@@kaleen6749 Jesus and Gabriel Jesus are two different people. Just clarifying.

[@stevendchu]

@@kaleen6749 No Jesus is actually famous for getting on the end of crosses. Gabriel Jesus on the other hand, not so much

[@StriderDSC]

I think another thing we can't underestimate with this result is the resolve and resilience this is going to create within Tottenham as a club. Jose has always thrived in that "us against everyone" mentality (Inter, Porto, Chelsea especially) and he's definitely found that environment with Spurs. Spurs have always been "punching above their weight" and fighting to be recognized as a big club, which creates the conditions for Jose to succeed, and once things start going his way (even a little bit) it's very difficult to stop. It's a brilliant appointment by Daniel Levy and I (even though I'm not a Spurs fan) am happy to see everything working out between them since they're both among the best in the game in their respective roles.

[@deeeezeeeee6204]

Spurs have not consistently punched above their weight lol they have had a really good team for some time now snd accomplish nothing. If anything, Spurs is a big team that can’t seem to break their mid table mentality. Leicester and wolves are teams that punch above their weight not Spurs

[@hazimrahim2188]

This is the best defence i have seen spurs played in years

[@MrMowky]

Thanks to Ledley King!

[@Sashimi404]

Defending like a prime Chelsea Counter attack like a prime RM

[@judyclarkson5887]

@@Sashimi404 Kane is so essential in all of those counter attacking situations. What a player!

[@dalemarinez5837]

Dier works way better as a cb. Smart switch by Mou

[@chiragpatel4288]

That how jose is set up his team..that Chelsea team is best example...he always priorities defence

[@divinegold608]

Jose did the simplest thing just covering the passing line

[@jeffersonch]

Playing off the ball is one the hardest part of football kid

[@adriboy01]

LMAO you think that's simple

[@keehauw915]

A solid and strong defense is one of the arts of football, no less beautiful than attacking football. It even became a much more tense spectacle .

[@RexOedipus.]

Yeah but everyone hates it whenever Dyche's lads strolls into town

[@MrProeast]

I remember one funny situation when Hojbjerg was in ST position who was ready for Kane pass to run and than he was like "What am I doing?" and stopped 😂😂😂

[@thefmsrinder6324]

Hojbjerg is ridiculous! He was something like 30-32 pass completion. Insane!

[@hiddevandenbroek7744]

@@thefmsrinder6324 Hojbjerg has been brilliant for us all season, def a great signing

[@dittko5636]

Yes I remember that XD

[@nostradamus986]

Hojberg quality buy

[@JesuisParte]

@@thefmsrinder6324 still can't believe it's the same hojberg that flopped at bayern

[@AD744]

Tottenham Hotspur might actually win a title this season.

[@judyclarkson5887]

Don't get too carried away too early.. Sarri's chelsea were still considered as one of the challengers in 2019 season after 11 or 12 matches.. Then we know how Liverpool & City made the league as their own contest.. Same thing happened last season with Leicester,, they were one of the challenger until December, and we all know how it ended and everyone's suddenly changed the narratives that Liverpool got no competitions at all... Let's just play the waiting game here and see who's still aspiring to be one of the challengers come late December.

[@user-bn2yz7fz8p]

They might finish third behind Liverpool and Chelsea. With the ball they are still pretty dire.

[@stevendchu]

@@judyclarkson5887 A title, not THE title. You're right tho, they have a very tough stretch of games against top sides until the end of the year. I think after that Mou might just prioritize the Cups and EL if they suffer a few losses

[@James-vy5jg]

@@user-bn2yz7fz8p how are they dire with the ball?

[@Jo-vn7tg]

@@James-vy5jg I think he means that we do unnecessarily lose possession of the ball, or dont make the right decisions which he has a point about I guess

[@jb894]

He always outwits him. Mourinho is the GOAT!

[@judyclarkson5887]

Until he loses the next few games and he'll be imploding just like how it usually happens lol

[@Egjesus24]

?? What he lost 12 times against pep but I still like Jose more than Pep lol

[@chukwu7916]

@@judyclarkson5887 Ohhh shut it Mourinho will only lash out if his players don't listem to him and follow his instructions so shut it

[@judyclarkson5887]

@@chukwu7916 Any coaches could claim of that exact point when their team loses tho mate.. 🤔

[@jb894]

@@Egjesus24 that's because Pep always managed at the best clubs at the time who happened to have fantastic players. At Barça he got handed probably, the best team there has ever been and at Bayern that team was fantastic at the time and already doing well before he got in...

[@shottskies]

Spurs backline started higher up the pitch when City had possession This has the effect of condensing the space for City to play in. Spurs backline retreat toward their goal as required when City play forward passes. Spurs/Mourinho know the importance of protecting the middle of the pitch. They always had numbers in the middle at all times in this match. City's response to this is to put a player high and wide on either flank to try and make the pitch as wide as possible. This in turn forces Spurs to flatten out out when defending. They always keep their back four protecting goal/18 yard box this means it is crucial for both spurs wingers to track back and not allow City to have a numerical advantage on the flanks as they push their fullbacks and wingers forwards. So that's why Spur's defensive shape in this match often looked like a flat back four and a flat 5 in midfield protecting them. This is very difficult to play through even for a team of City's calibre. Mourinho makes sure his team is organised and disciplined defensively. Mourinho defensive tactic is to compress the space. He concedes field position and also concedes XG to the opposition but it's difficult for the opposition to get quality chances on goal. There would always be spurs players protecting that goal. Whilst City have very high quality players, spurs do also. They are intelligent and are able to compete soundly with City. So even though City did at times manage to play through spurs and get a shot away there would always be a spurs limb, or anything to get in the way.. That's what guarding the goal and centre of the pitch is all about. Mourinho doesn't care for philosophies or "possession". He is a winner and that is all that matters - the final score. He knew he was coming up against one of the stronger teams in the league and he doesn't need to prove himself by trying to beat City at their own game. He anticipated how they would play and formed a strategy on how to beat them. He knew he had to defend because City have a lot of firepower. He had to put a lot of men behind the ball to accomplish this so that means he often played on the counter to score. Personally I don't have a problem with this. Mourinho still laughing at the haters... By the way Spurs first goal was a beautiful piece of play where the midfielder summed up the situation and played a great pass to Son. Spurs play to the opportunities that present themselves. City unlucky though IMO with the handball call. Could have changed the outcome of this match.

[@okyere-darkoedward7244]

The offside goal would have been the best team play of the season

[@junh4807]

That handball call was dead right

[@e3unnb]

Wow, when i pressed more i didnt expect it to be THAT long

[@shottskies]

@@e3unnb apologies. I am a nerd

[@ncfssilva]

As a FC Porto fan, I've followed Mourinho since his early days. He has always had success when: 1 - The team accepts what he instructs them to do and work as a team and not a collective of prima-donas (Porto, Inter, first Chelsea, first Real Madrid) 2 - The media and opposition fans focus on him vs his players - relief of pressure on the team and Mou plays his mindgames

[@policeboy1288]

I think the thing I enjoyed the most about this video is the feeling of noticing some of these moves tactically LOL great video as always mate. Keep the quality up and keep them coming.

[@josephmubwands7680]

Pep's view on controlling the game : we had more possession and more shots. We played very well but couldn't capitalize on our chances Ruben dias view : At the end, controlling the game is being on top of it and winning So in my opinion dias sounds more like a manager than Pep!!

[@filipedias768]

I feel City played their all, by going full attacking mode with 8 players in the opposition box at times which required Spurs to “park the bus” , however it wasn’t just park the bus, the way Spurs counter attacked with few touches and passing the ball where it hurted City the most makes this victory so satisfying. City kept going and going, not allowing Spurs to have the ball by making huge pressure, they had to be clever with the little time they had the ball and that’s what they did. Defensively they hadn’t flinched, kept their concentration at all times.

[@joseaugustomartins9271]

What is Park the bus.? I dont know the meaning... I know possesion and ikniw counterataking...bus i know as a transport ! On the end what mather is to win! Games existe to win!!! The rest is story..

[@armendibrahimi5215]

@@joseaugustomartins9271 Parking the bus is used to refer to when a team has a low block/is very defensive, usually having 8 or 9 players near the defensive line, with one or two players remaining higher off the pitch for counter-attacks (this is a very simplified version), but since you technically create a wall between the goal and the opposing team, it's as if you park a bus in front of the goal

[@joseaugustomartins9271]

@@armendibrahimi5215 hi. I know my friend..i waS joking!! Because for me parking the bus doesnt existe!! Its a depreciative comment for José, because he plays counteratack!! But there are more than 90% of the Times in every country play this way! And they dont compete to win nothing because they just Park!!!! José defends and atks ..he does booth!! And he wins in all countries he worked!!!!

[@filipedias768]

@@joseaugustomartins9271 For me personally I enjoy to watch a team defending well with nice tackles as much as I enjoy attacking. The "parking the bus" term is a term someone told me as a way the demerit Tottenham’s win. For me its simple, if you play head to head against City or playing their game, you’ll definitely lose, the counter-attack for me is as valid as a possession based football, in the end of the day, what matters is the 3 points and a team does whatever it takes to get there. People say Mourinho has a defensive philosophy, that’s simply not true, he adapts the game philosophy according to the opponent unlike a lot of managers who only have a plan A even if they’re losing 6-0. I love Mourinho by the way, I’ll never forget his spell at Porto particularly the last minute goal against MU.

[@briananthony3676]

Our defenders were, truly, magnificent against Man City ❤✔ You could, almost, see them thinking for each other ⚽️⭐ COYS!!

[@ramal5708]

In the right moments and with the right pieces or conditions Mou can beat superior Pep team(whether his best Barca XI, his Bayern or his City) any day of the week, look how he tactically beat Pep's Barca with Inter and Madrid in King's Cup and La Liga game in his 2nd season there. He usually move the pieces on the chessboard to find the right solution to win.

[@adityakomath6998]

their defensive structure was flawless....dier-alderwiereld has to be the best defensive partnership in the prem

[@HassanRadwan133]

Gutted Alderwiereld got injured.

[@omalone1169]

@@HassanRadwan133 would you call this a masterclassn

[@AryS1008]

lololololollolololololollololol

[@interaksi713]

Master Class Mou

[@gedeabinaya9696]

Spurs clinical, while city kinda wasteful, and classic mou vs pep

[@kingsmarvel1389]

They weren’t wasteful, they had no clear chances cos Spurs defense was so solid

[@vag512]

@@kingsmarvel1389 No, they actually were if you watched the game

[@omalone1169]

@@vag512 check.tottenham channel as they did a montage of all the tackles

[@yuseftyu5900]

“Defence is the greatest form of attack”

[@deviousz9658]

tottenham are a problem but they still need to get better at beating low block teams hopefully Mourinho has a plan for this cause in the future it could cost them points

[@yurimpass]

so far this season Chelsea, Everton and Leicester are the only teams who are being rather succeseful at dealing with low blocks, it's making every other team lose points

[@jaedonbright2723]

I will agree this is probably going to be our biggest problem over the year...

[@judyclarkson5887]

Westbrom gave them a harder game than City. That alone says it all really.

[@footballfan5048]

Yes and Tottenham definitely depends a lot on Kane and Son. Losing one of them even momentarily would really affect what they can do.

[@yurimpass]

@@footballfan5048 indeed, allthough vinicius has different characteristics from kane, he is able to hold up the play and gain balls more often than not, i believe that mourinho's summer transfers were anticipating kane/son's injuries

[@hannielng]

I think this game moving son to the right wing is a great move. Son can exploit Cancelo with his pace but if son play on the left side, Walker will not be as easy to beat in a foot race.

[@riddlerrl]

And since Walker is getting up there, Bergwijn matches him for pace on that side, or comes close

[@omalone1169]

@@riddlerrl I don't see Liverpool doing this

[@ComradeOgilvy1984]

​@@omalone1169 What are you talking about? Walker is terrified of roaming forward when Mane is on the pitch.

[@jasonlucero5359]

Seriously 2020 is insane. The premier league table just looks wrong and what is going on with Barcelona. No disrespect but come on they should be doing so much better same with real

[@edgarsoto1575]

Ur right

[@edgarsoto1575]

All teams have there downhill they can’t always be winning

[@jasonlucero5359]

@@edgarsoto1575 yeah I know that just something to think about

[@stefamart7]

Basically now football has problems because of covid. Teams have no time to do trainings basically and teams are "longer", so there is more space ecc... Basically pandemic changed how football works

[@supacopper4790]

David Silva's impact on Real Sociedad is simply unreal..

[@vimalnachiappan8700]

Bergwin was switched with sonny on left side to counter kyler Walker speed

[@edland100]

With this new system, Kane thrives as there’s more space without Dele.

[@andistheinforitbutso7513]

Dele is another overhyped British media wonder-ponder kid add sancho to the list

[@SmashPhysical]

Dele is finished as a member of Spurs. He and his poor attitude will be on another team come the January transfer window. #COYS

[@omalone1169]

@@andistheinforitbutso7513 Dyer was better no?

[@andistheinforitbutso7513]

@DDeglane16 pls don't overhype pls. the english culture is full of overhyping. if someone was good bad or great we will surely acknowledge but pls stop this overhyping culture. don't be so prejudice

[@JesuisParte]

@@andistheinforitbutso7513 stats don't lie. twenty goals and twenty assists for sancho last season and I watched every game of dortmund. maybe he is no ronaldo - but he is worth the money.

[@sanjithkeshavmurthy4171]

This was classic Mourinho he uses these tactics every time he face a stronger team he used the same against United and City last season. The best thing is pet Mourinho do what he wants keep moving the ball and his team eventually crack just before half time but Guardiola stubborn nature to play his regular football failed him

[@footballfan5048]

That's not true. It's not like Man City don't have chances. They could very much win the game as well. They have lots of decent chances. And with quality players we know that it could go in.

[@sanjithkeshavmurthy4171]

@@footballfan5048 ya that's the point this was classic Mourinho what he did with inter Milan, Porto, Chelsea and even man United it the same thing. Defend to death and hit on the counter. Everyone saw this coming including Guardiola but he is stubborn and did want to change the way he plays if he had allowed Spurs more time on the ball and made them work to get the goal they would run out of ideas as they don't have many creative players and then u take control. Just before Mourinho got sacked by many clubs opposition managers used the above tactics

[@Timbone07]

@@footballfan5048 City had only one good chance all game. It was Ruben Dias header from a freekick

[@colouredIncognito]

This was genuinely fast 😍

[@miguelbraz2629]

Perfect description of whar happened. I saw the whole game, yes Cancelo was moving centrally which I don't understamd why he's a awesome fullback. I never understood him being bought thought Kyle Walker was already a lock at RB. Guardiola spent more than 400 million in defenders and still concedes easy goals. City had the ball but Spurs took the 3 poins, Special1 indeed

[@berglunddeku6486]

Mourinho was able to achieve this result simply by cutting supplies to De Bruyne and even after redrawing him from that position,he did the same job on Foden.He read the game better.👍

[@frankyt8999]

Need tactical analysis for Barca and atheti too

[@HiThere-gp4gi]

what’s to analyze it was a shambles. i’ll give you a run down. barça still don’t understand how to or when to press and some key errors like ter stegen and piques cost barça the game. messi is tired after long travels and there is nobody to occupy the center backs or to make runs. the left side of barca’s attack was dead apart from jordi alba but in turn that lead to a lot of attacks from atleti on the counter and after atleti scored they went full on low block. there’s the run down

[@tangetaier1783]

@@HiThere-gp4gi lol

[@andistheinforitbutso7513]

barca is finished very weak midfield, defence n no striker

[@mandhemjallow1333]

U are right

[@e3unnb]

Here's what happened. Ter Stegen came out of the box, lost the ball, and then the atletico players took advantage and scored an open goal from distance😏

[@Madseeker17]

Nooo!! Bring back the trumpet in the intro, that was a good touch and made your vids recognisable

[@jv_matos]

This is so underrated. You guys should actually form coaches and stuff.

[@JKS323]

Pep with the masterclass showing world how to spend $1 billion

[@AryS1008]

how about now

[@stuartthfc11]

To those pointing to the chances City created - Spurs have the record of most chances created and most saves against (or did if it has recently been beaten) in one Premier League match, we created something like 31 chances against Newcastle 5 odd years back and lost 1-0! They had one shot that day and we had so many on target! I prefer this team, grind out the wins, bring the flair and style after we have won something under Mourinho :) He knows what he is doing!

[@DihStyle69]

people saying mou is finished. he literally won at least one thing for each of the clubs he was associated with. he never stopped winning trophies, even for sub-par teams like united at the time he was there. he's not the innovator he once was but he still understands football like few do.

[@svenoliverratzi795]

Mou creat a masterpiece! His tactik works perfectly and he has shown that his knowledge in football is far beyond most of coaches. It wasn't beatiful football they Played but how Smart they played and how they Destroyed the game of City was incredible. They were completly outplayed. Great Performance. The special one!

[@jaywon_optimum]

Many still believes Mourinho plays old style forgetting that he perfectly understood how Pep likes to play. If he had played the attacking style with the 2 full back dropping in to push the ball up the pitch he would have clearly lost the game because the double pivot will allow city to play wide into flank and create some spaces between or behind the back line which sterling likes to capitalize on. If you ask me. I give it to Jose anytime because he know what to do with the resources he has.

[@tahalouye673]

Mourinho did simply outcoach pep

[@taufiqazhar2112]

Son's quick goal at 4'' helped a lot... Makes city so desperate to score the equaliser...

[@johnsoncarvalho7684]

After Watching the tv show ”all or nothing: Tottenham” on Amazon Prime I became a huge fan of mourinho and spurs. Hopefully, they are going to succeed this season.

[@billrussells2521]

0:21 that Mourinho's face is the best thing in this video so far

[@janetlaird8355]

This is a young coach from Jamaica my advice never let a team force you to give the goal line from keeper to keeper that's the central region vertically,it is always easier to reach goal using central tactics in other words the diamond within the rectangle (the Brazil flag) the most effective formulation). Whenever a team wishes you to do so give back there same dose of medicine keep central adjust quickly if or when they go flanks (bitto-Splash)

[@milovanpankov6376]

Spurs in defense are doing one thing very good: covering passing lanes in halfspaces and marking De Bryne and Bernardo + using Kane like target player in transition

[@michaelchandra9069]

Mou did great, i like peps tactic more than Mou. However Mou idea to do mid block is genius, he knew that if they press high City Gk would step up and overload them. But if they do mid block, City don't have +1 man against them. And they would have better chance to counter since they have Son-Kane to exploit City high line. City really miss the creativity of maestro (D. Silva) and depend to much on De bruyne. Bernado need to improve. Also Pep need to find a way to counter counterattacking team like Tottenham who like to sat deep and do mid block. They don't have a big target man to do cross, maybe they need to do more shoot from outside of the box. In the end both teams play their best Tottenham maybe win the league and city need to improve if they want to won atleast one silverware.

[@knightheaven8992]

Bernardo is in a bad phase imo.

[@michaelchandra9069]

@@knightheaven8992 i think he haven't find his Rhythm, but if he don't. Pep may buy another or loan another mf later.

[@mariocb9427]

José once gave a speech on tactics and tactics stud up and applauded, Bravo Bravo Bravo Maestro.

[@Cliffhanger2812]

Sometimes the teams complete their circle with a manager! This is what has happened with city and pep. Best thing for both is to part ways before either fall short of their performances.

[@gardajayengbrana129]

I like jose's tactics, it reminds me of Real Madrid 2011/12 Son = Ronaldo Kane = Benzema Now they have to find new ozil

[@gachiengumba1234]

I have one thing to say...I love Tottenham

[@thejungwookim]

Imagine playing two RBs and conceding from the right, smh

[@thabangmahasha5487]

😂😂😂😭😭😭

[@yoonyo8751]

my favourite football analysis channel!!! I think the only reason why pep isn't sacked yet is because city is waiting for messi to come then they will sack pep

[@mytime991]

Feran is more lethal in his proper side, but Pep has a thing in putting right footed in the left side and left footed in the right. Teams are well aware of that so they make the use their weak foot by force.

[@sphamandlalindanhlengethwa4506]

Moussa sisoko would often take play behind aurier ready to stop the counters and his pace was huge help to the cbs

[@ramal5708]

Dunno why Pep could beat or outscore Mou team with 3, 4 or even 5 goals. When Mou team beat Pep team, whether its Barca or City, Mou always use tactical playstyle and possibly mind games to outplay Pep's team. There's many Pep v Mou matchup where Pep would beat Jose much more often, but when Mou win, like in Spanish Cup final in 2010 he used more tactical approach to beat Pep, even putting C. Ronaldo at number nine position and flex 5 defenders during defense or 4-3-2-1 during offense, not to mention his deadly counter attack offense during the game.

[@lc9245]

Pep still really good, but his framework is no longer the best in the league. With David Silva transferring away, Pep was hoping Bernardo would form another double pivot with De Bruyne. Unfortunately, that didn’t work out, despite Bernardo impressive performance, he’s not David Silva yet. De Bruyne ended up having to carry the team mostly by himself. His other weapons like Sane didn’t play so well, got injured and now transferred away. He will have to rebuild his team, again. Defenders like central backs and defensive midfielders have always been Pep’s weak point, with him asking a lot from them: strong, precise defensive play, ability to pass and rotate the ball, long passing accuracy and solid dead ball defence. After Puyol, Busquet, Lahm, Pep never had anyone as good. Gundogan was very good, but he hasn’t been able to capture his Dortmund’s days somehow. This is quite ironic in a way, considering Pep himself played in these positions. I put Pep’s lack of title in the Champions League down to his problems with defenders. No team without solid defence has been able to win the Champions League. Man City is no exception. Perhaps it is the desire of the team’s scout and president to recruit attacking players and neglect the back that’s the root of their Champion League’s drought.

[@floydmayweather6403]

mourinho masterclass

[@JabuMcNtuli]

Jose always aims to nullify opponents strength in City was to overload the midfield.

[@yeonlee5]

To sum this video up, Mourinho basically said to Pep, "yeah you can have the ball. I'll have the three points."

[@alibarznji2000]

Man City Fans were so arrogant before the match, even the pundits questioned Mou. who´s laughing now? Mou has proved constantly that he is better than Guardiola, he really is the special one.

[@cosmosokpighe4962]

And Guardiola has whopped his ass more times, City are currently struggling, calm down. They lost at home to Leicester 5-2.

[@diegonarciso5186]

🤔🤔🤔🤔🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@jcxkzhgco3050]

Ferran Torres should become a striker rather than a winger. He’d be much more effective

[@MikeCOYS]

The most impressive part of this is Mourinho making Pep benching Sterling. Mourinho really is playing 5-D chess.

[@NezreNR]

Mourinho and tottenham videos are the best keep up the good work. i subbed

[@winnhardjanto]

I think from the chance City created. it means that mourinho didn't make city hard to attack. it's just because City didn't have the right striker to convert those chances they have. I think it's just city that should buy new striker

[@MrSammotube]

I think the possession stat means very little, especially if you take the lead within 5 minutes. You don't want to tire your players, but stay calm - let the opposition work hard and stretch themselves, then look for opportunities as gaps start to open up. Also, City are one of those teams that will go all-out attack all game - if you try to play the same, you may win 4-3, lose 4-3 or draw 3-3 - great entertainment, but more of a gamble in terms of getting the points.

[@horolulu]

Most importantly all 11 spurs men seemed to understand and execute Mou's tactics too well + that 30 second goal by the sub destroyed City's spirit.

[@joshuaguevara1309]

I said it when he was signed but mourinho is a winner, he could even make those bottlers look like champions

[@calebnauseb6181]

This guy could replace OGS at United.....🔥🔥🐐

[@thecheapace793]

Really looking forward to spurs Vs Liverpool. Mourinho knows how to beat pep, and after a long time his team had the quality. He hasn't developed the formula to beat klopp though. Will be interesting

[@iamchampion8]

The Special One. Prove the haters wrong my man. Achieve the unthinkable!

[@halawala4869]

Ur better than man United coach. Lol.the most underrated channel in football platform. U atleast deserve 1m.subs. Better than koeman too .btw🙂

[@iFutureCoaching]

We found that sissoko and and hoijberg dropped into fullback roles and the two fullbacks protected the center backs more. giving spurs a potential back 6, son, berg and ndombele played as a mid 3 whereas kane would sit just in front. Potential formation would have been 631 giving spurs the speed and strength through the central areas of the pitch, out of possession they still utilised the speed of attack. Love you channel and certainly would like to hear you opinion on this.

[@Babastanloo]

You just win a new subscriber. you make me smile with your analysis.

[@MrPayne273]

The defending from Spurs (particularly Dier) was crucial. City had to take 3 or 4 more touches in the box to find a shot, the lack City just thumping it helped Spurs hugely. Son showed us how much this changes a performance the other week before internationals. He took an extra 2 or 3 seconds on the ball in the box and it resulted in a poor missed opportunity. City stuttering in front goal was their biggest demise IMO. Oh and the handball was clear, controlled between arm, chest and thigh. Correct decision and had that been Spurs I’d of said the same thing and that it shouldn’t have stood.

[@moistpeanut5986]

That Man city team without Aguero, Sterling or Fernandinho is looking quite average

[@adn17]

Very well explained. You not only make football simple, but interesting!

[@IvanderVaart]

To me City's biggest problem is the lack of depth in flanks. Both fullbacks and wingers like to cut to the middle, with no overlapping. Very easy to defend, especially for the special one! #COYS

[@nevinusa7164]

Great video! If possible, could you do an analysis of Atleti vs Barcelona 1-0?

[@kritarthsingh7447]

"The Experienced One"

[@chemicalsimulationcorner]

This has become a blueprint for every team that plays City.

[@augustineajuogu]

if you win, you are a legend, if you lose then you do not know what you are doing

[@VamosHazard_]

Atlético 1-0 Barcelona

[@henriqu3mart1ns]

I think Man City plays a lot better with Zinchenko on the left side, he has good ball control, he does not return the ball to his opponent. Cancelo is a player who is at risk, despite being talented. The ideal would be to use Zinchenko on the left and Cancelo open on the right.

[@d7adict]

The special one is back

[@ElliottWong2024]

Great content as always, FMS. Very educative.

[@owenmehr2851]

Special one and nor the experienced one. Masterclass

[@javicito7]

when I saw mike dean was gonna b the ref, i saw straight away the game wasn't gonna go our way and that was exactly what happened they deserve to win the game tactically but we dominated them from start to finish and we got robbed again exactly the same story as last season if our goal was given (which it should), it would've been a different game and much more entertaining to watch but since it wasn't then we kinda lost the momentum but congrats to spurs they should enjoy their moment coz this year the league is tough

[@yonin3]

why dislike such video? BIG LIKE and Thank You

[@himalpoudel7558]

The great thing about Jose is he has a plan for ever team. On the other hand Pep game plan is same in every game

[@oscarwilliams2628]

What mourinho did to stop the playmaking is unorthodox and genius

[@plato2030]

Respect to jose, a good manager should be solid in his defensive tactics and Jose proven this time & time again

[@terencesoleil4660]

Tactics were great for Spurs......my only critism is that the Spurs players dont hustle the opposing players enough..........they allow them too much time with the ball.....they need too hustle more so they make mistakes more and lose control of the ball......this is a ploy used in basketball.....you must hustle......then when we get the ball we can always look for Son who is always making fast forward runs.........also I dont feel that we switch playing too the far side of the pitch fast enough.....often players get stuck on the sideline surrounded by maybe 2 opposing players......they need to consider a fast, long pass to the opposite side of the pitch....there is usually a player on his own there.......and this means the whole defense has to move accordingly......sometimes just a quick look you can see this free player......kick the ball over too him.....dont get stuck surrounded by players on one side of the pitch......you will lose the ball........always look for Son to break...he is always looking for that fast run forward......perfect pass yesterday allowed him to score a great goal......Spurs played well....the players fought hard.....thats what we need in every game........you can feel a good team spirit this season.........keep it up guys..........come on you Spurs.....p s.....Jose is Special again !

[@manisitsil8749]

great analysis. Fits my description perfectly.