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Danny Murphy: How Manchester City set-up let Liverpool duo thrive
Former Liverpool midfielder Danny Murphy expands on his TV analysis of how Manchester City manager Manuel Pellegrini's team selection suited Liverpool in the Reds' 2-1 win at Anfield on Sunday.
Liverpool's 3-4-3 formation definitely suits Adam Lallana and Philippe Coutinho, but the way Manchester City were set up on Sunday allowed the pair to thrive.
Lallana and Coutinho were playing either side of Raheem Sterling in the Reds' attack, and both were looking to come in from the flanks when their side was in possession.
City were playing in a 4-4-2 shape, with Fernandinho as their only defensive-minded midfielder.
http://www.bbc.com/sport/0/football/31688154
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In the context of midfield play - The question is; How many clear cut chances each side created?
So is Danny Murphy presenting a one-sided argument?
Would Manchester City taking their chances present 'fairer' reflection on/of the run-of-play?
Former Liverpool midfielder Danny Murphy expands on his TV analysis of how Manchester City manager Manuel Pellegrini's team selection suited Liverpool in the Reds' 2-1 win at Anfield on Sunday.
Liverpool's 3-4-3 formation definitely suits Adam Lallana and Philippe Coutinho, but the way Manchester City were set up on Sunday allowed the pair to thrive.
Lallana and Coutinho were playing either side of Raheem Sterling in the Reds' attack, and both were looking to come in from the flanks when their side was in possession.
City were playing in a 4-4-2 shape, with Fernandinho as their only defensive-minded midfielder.
http://www.bbc.com/sport/0/football/31688154
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In the context of midfield play - The question is; How many clear cut chances each side created?
So is Danny Murphy presenting a one-sided argument?
Would Manchester City taking their chances present 'fairer' reflection on/of the run-of-play?