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Scoring just once in the Premier League from 55 shots— a conversion rate of 1.82%. That’s not just bad, it’s broken. His shooting needs major surgery! The question is: Can coaching iron out the margins or will this flaw follow him? Below—A technical analysis of his finishing.

Giuliano with a wonderful touch and it's that man Lookman again. The Nigerian has reallt taken Atletico Madrids attacking play to another level. He is exactly what was missing.

Velverde is unplayable at the moment!!!

If you want a clear read on City’s evolution this season, just compare their opening game against Arsenal to this one. The difference is stark. Control, structure, maturity. That’s real growth. And with that trajectory, they’ll be right back at their peak soon.

One of the main reasons Man City is good is that Bernardo Silva is still a starter for them. Watch what happens when he leaves.

@EBL2017 Can't even give neutral takes. You're comparing a City side under reconstruction to an Arsenal side in their Peak and this is your take lol Plus u assuming he will out-think his sensei in the following fixture is wishful thinking.

Arsenal are very fortunate the fixtures worked out this way around (Carabao Cup final first, league game second). Let’s be real, Arteta would much rather be outthought today than in the Premier League fixture.

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@EBL2017 Masterclass from Pep and his staff sure, but we expect more from the so called 'most complete manager in the world' who has the strongest team in the world.

Pep threw a spanner into the works. He changed tactics both in AND out of possession. No doubt Lijnders had a big say in the defensive approach which stifled Arsenal's build-up. Arsenal failed to adapt in both moments. It's a masterclass from Guardiola and his staff. No doubt.

Trafford can and should be starting ahead of Donnarumma. Reputation and wages are the only reason he doesn't start.

This is Arsenal in their Peak phase vs Manchester city in transition. The worst City in recent years. This is embarrassing. They're supposed to be the best team in the world, dominating and leading the Meta?

@lezico8 Think we all miss Pep vs Mourinho. Pep vs Klopp.

This is genuinely the worst brand of football I have ever seen. Two managers who have taken the Spanish philosophy and turned it into the most bullshit tactical circle jerk in the history of the game

Arteta and Pep on the sidelines looking like twins, with the outfit and body language lol

Arsenal go in as favourites. Finals always carry variance but on trajectory & performances, this is one they have to take. Whichever way it swings, the psychological weight of it won’t be neutral. It’ll either reinforce everything they’re building or quietly cast doubt over it.

@FootballEra_ Havertz 🔑

Not having Eze and Timber available for this match is a huge blow, but this is the best lineup Arteta can field without them. It’s still a very solid team. 🔴 Havertz as a shadow striker behind Gyökeres, the focal point CF, works well. That duo has good chemistry and complements each other perfectly. Havertz links play between the lines, while Gyökeres stays on the last line and stretches the opposition vertically. 🔴 The Zubimendi and Declan Rice double pivot continues. I expect a big performance from Zubimendi today, no room for mistakes, handle pressure properly. 🔴 Hincapié has earned the left-back spot with his performances in recent months. This feels like the type of game he’s built for. 🔴 Ben White elevates Arsenal’s in-possession play with his passing from deep and overlapping runs, but he’s a drop-off from Timber defensively, Saka will need to support him in 1v1s. This Arsenal team is capable of winning today, no doubt.

Frenkie’s absence has left a clear void. Not just in midfield presence but in Barça’s ability to impose & sustain possession. Pedri can dictate but not sustain the entire structure. That burden needs distribution. Bernal/Casado have the profile but for now, it’s still potential

Ndiaye leans Sancho stylistically. Tight spaces, ball manipulation, tempo. Not a volume winger. But that mould only scales with goals/assists. Olise/Eze/Lookman made that jump. Ndiayes' next step is turning control into consistent end product.

You will never see Serie A Legends like Maldini, Nesta, Kaka, Pirlo, Totti disrespect current professional players Neither will you see La Liga Legends like Casillas, Zidane, Roberto Carlos, Raul etc also disrespect current professional players It is always those mids from EPL

They brought in Marmoush + Semenyo and yet, City still haven't replaced Julian Alvarez. Enough said! twitter.com/i/status/20344…

Lamine, Pedri, Cubarsí, Bernal, Martín, Balde, E. García, Fermín, Casadó, Gavi, Font. Barcelona have their obvious flaws but their strengths are highly impressive. No other club sustains elite-level competition with this volume of academy profiles embedded in the core. Special.

Hansi Flick half-time tactical masterclass btw. Made all the right adjustments to win the game.