I’ve been a City fan for eight years now. Call me a bandwagon fan if you want, it doesn’t bother me anymore. City were the team I started watching when I first got into the sport. Until now, most of my “analysis” would usually fade away after an intense dinner-table conversation with my dad.
This winter break, back home from college, watching football with him again brought back a lot of memories from when I was still in school. It felt familiar, comforting, and a little nostalgic. Somewhere along the way, I realized it might be worth putting these thoughts down on paper instead of letting them disappear.
So I decided to start this blog. With some unexpected downtime at home, it felt like the perfect opportunity to combine everything I have learned in college about the game, data, and visualization, and use it to give my own perspective on matches that genuinely interest me.
Two Performances, Two Stories: Tottenham V Manchester City, 1 February 2026
Two things stood out to me while watching City play Tottenham last weekend. One good, one bad. Semenyo’s poor performance in the final third (yes, I know he scored), and Bernardo Silva’s unbelievable work ethic out of possession. Semenyo Pease Finish! Yes, Semenyo did score a goal, but I honestly couldn’t care less. What did…
The Impact of Rodri: Sunderland V Manchester City, 1 January 2026
For the first time this year, I saw City look like City again. Playing out from the back. Making runs with purpose. Breaking lines with confidence. It felt like every player knew what the next action was going to be before the ball even arrived. But that only came in the second half. The first…
Nottingham Forest V Manchester City, 27 December 2025
This was a close one. Tactically, the script was set from the start. Manchester City did not line up with any traditional wingers, which meant that almost every meaningful chance they created would have to come through the middle of the pitch. Nottingham Forest, on the other hand, clearly did their homework. Out of possession,…