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Manchester City: Defensive Shape & Pressing - Premier League Season

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Defensive Shape

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Which areas of the pitch the team focuses on defensively
Pressing intensity and defensive work rate by player
How often they intercept, tackle, or foul in each match
Defensive zones broken down by opponent and match scenario
Player involvement in the press — high, middle, or deep blocks
Weaknesses in defensive structure (own half losses, xGA, shots faced)
How the defensive setup changes across matches

Defensive Shape & Pressing

Goals Conceded per game

Shots Faced per Game

Own Half Losses per game

Defensive Actions per game

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