Tactical Preview: Man United v Man City + underlying data buys
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<p>This week on the Tactical Preview we're looking ahead to the first Manchester derby of the season, as Manchester United welcome Man City to Old Trafford.</p><br><p>Kate Mason is joined by Rob Green and The Athletic's Thom Harris to analyse City's midfield having been reconstructed during the summer transfer window with the arrival of Elliot Anderson, Ayyoub Bouaddi and Enzo Fernandez.</p><br><p>The Athletic's Man City correspondent Sam Lee also drops by to explain how the new unit is coming together, while the panel assess whether playing on the counter may suit Michael Carrick's side</p><br><p>There's also a look ahead to Fulham's trip to Anfield, having seen plenty of midfield chaos from Alvaro Arbeloa's side, while Aston Villa will be hoping to score their first Premier League goal of the season against Nottingham Forest and Hull head to Chelsea, yet to so far concede.</p><br><p>Meanwhile in the breakdown, the panel look at the under the radar data signings made this summer that may be worth keeping an eye on!</p><br><p>Host: Kate Mason</p><p>With: Rob Green and Thom Harris</p><p>Featuring: Sam Lee</p><br><p>Executive Producer: Guy Clarke</p><p>Producer: Xavi Bird</p><p>Videographer: Liam Warburton</p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>
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