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Micah Richards

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The Rest Is Football
Man City Without Haaland & The “Boring Arsenal” Debate

I was playing essentially five at the back, but when Man City got the ball in the areas where they wanted, they only had three at the back because they broke that line if Trippie and Hall was a little bit higher than expected.

The Rest Is Football
Man City Without Haaland & The “Boring Arsenal” Debate

And Newcastle just didn't know what to do.

The Rest Is Football
Man City Without Haaland & The “Boring Arsenal” Debate

So in terms of Man City on the ball, that's one of the best I've seen them this season.

The Rest Is Football
Man City Without Haaland & The “Boring Arsenal” Debate

I thought it was excellent.

The Rest Is Football
Man City Without Haaland & The “Boring Arsenal” Debate

And the high line helped them a lot with that to cage Newcastle in.

The Rest Is Football
Man City Without Haaland & The “Boring Arsenal” Debate

Can we talk about the slightly odd shot of that?

The Rest Is Football
Man City Without Haaland & The “Boring Arsenal” Debate

He's like got his arms crossed, his legs crossed, full body.

The Rest Is Football
Man City Without Haaland & The “Boring Arsenal” Debate

He's definitely had a drink.

The Rest Is Football
Man City Without Haaland & The “Boring Arsenal” Debate

100% he's had a drink.

The Rest Is Football
Man City Without Haaland & The “Boring Arsenal” Debate

Probably not.

The Rest Is Football
Man City Without Haaland & The “Boring Arsenal” Debate

It wouldn't come naturally to him.

The Rest Is Football
Man City Without Haaland & The “Boring Arsenal” Debate

Because, I mean, he could try it if Man City are dominating someone.

The Rest Is Football
Man City Without Haaland & The “Boring Arsenal” Debate

Against the better teams, I feel as though he would struggle.

The Rest Is Football
Man City Without Haaland & The “Boring Arsenal” Debate

The reason why it worked, because Semenyo and Mamouch are very mobile players.

The Rest Is Football
Man City Without Haaland & The “Boring Arsenal” Debate

And you said it right from the start.

The Rest Is Football
Man City Without Haaland & The “Boring Arsenal” Debate

I've got to give you credit.

The Rest Is Football
Man City Without Haaland & The “Boring Arsenal” Debate

Mamouchi's got really good movement.

The Rest Is Football
Man City Without Haaland & The “Boring Arsenal” Debate

He's lively.

The Rest Is Football
Man City Without Haaland & The “Boring Arsenal” Debate

But when he plays in a number nine and he's trying to hold off defenders, it doesn't work for him.

The Rest Is Football
Man City Without Haaland & The “Boring Arsenal” Debate

When he can touch and spin into the corners like he did for his goal, it was just, it was amazing.