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What we have so far is: 1. arguments against intellectualising via formations 2. arguments saying formations don't matter, it's how the players play or implement the tactics that matter 3. arguments for fluidity within systems/formations, such that they can be adapted to the opposition or within...

I agree. There are numerous reasons that makes me loathe City, which I won't bore you with, but they've been simply joyful this season. I like the look of Negredo, and think that he and Aguero make a great partnership. What's gone on this season is that they've spanked just about everyone at...

Twas well done.

Points 1 and 2 are fair enough, although as regards 2, people have just asserted that we should play two up front, rather than demonstrating it, which was the point of the thread. As regards 3, we should know the answer soon enough, as reports are that Aguero is not far away from playing, and...

I've just come out of a really boring five hour meeting, followed by a one hour course. This thread hasn't exactly been inundated with strident defences for 4-4-2. Is that because they're none too confident about seeking to make an argument?

One of the most repeated and tedious claims made on NSC is that we should play 4-4-2, or two up front. This, quite patently, is not going to happen while Oscar is in charge, yet that doesn't seem to deter you. I'm of the view that all you 4-4-2ers are akin to flat-earthers, 'intelligent' (!)...