In the latest edition of The Guardian, "The Guardian" magazine published an in-depth analysis of Manchester City's victory over Manchester United at the Etihad Stadium on Sunday. The article revealed that while City were able to secure a comfortable win, they made some crucial mistakes throughout the game.
One of the most glaring errors was by City's defensive line. Despite their best efforts, City conceded several goals in the first half, including two late in the match, and even three more in the second half. This was particularly concerning given that City had already been in possession for much of the match, and it is clear that they needed to make better use of their possession in order to create chances.
Another mistake that city made was their lack of communication between the midfielders. While City did manage to score a goal in the first half, it was not until the final whistle that they finally broke down the backline and found space to shoot a third goal. This was another example of City failing to communicate effectively with their midfielders and allow them to exploit opportunities.
City's defense also struggled during the game. They allowed a number of quick runs into the box, which was not ideal for City's attacking play. Additionally, City's defense struggled to deal with some dangerous crosses from opponents like Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi, who were able to find open spaces in the City defenses.
Overall, Manchester United's victory over City was one of the most impressive performances of the season so far. However, there are still many areas where Manchester United could improve. In particular, the team's defense needs to be strengthened, and City's midfielders need to continue to provide good service to their strikers. With these improvements, Manchester United may have a chance to become one of the top teams in Europe this season.