Another good article.
I like the point about upsetting grooved machines early. It buys into the whole “plans are great until you get punched in the face”.
Late reply. But I agree, I don’t think it works with City any more. They’ve always been able to play though you and with Haaland now they can just go direct and smash through the 9 man defence.
https://thisisnotfootball.co.uk/2023/05/09/brighton-1-everton-5-possession-is-nine-tenths-of-a-bore/