Why do you think that Man City are so effective? You need a combination of both pace with and without the ball to be a real threat otherwise everything is played in front of the opposition.
Pace is very important especially in today’s football balls can be played in behind, space will be created as a result, and you also have the option of quick counterattack’s.
When Man City played West Ham that’s how they beat them using deep runs behind the defense.
I don't think City are great because of their pace without the ball in a situation like we faced against West Ham. I think City are so great because of the creativity from De Bruyne and Silva, and Sterling, Sané, Agüero and Jesus ability to dribble past a man. Speed is important, but we didn't lose draw against West Ham because of lack of speed, is my opinion. This discussion got you a new follower ;)
We have to agree to disagree on this occasion!
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