Manchester City's lineup was pretty much the same as what the Manchester Evening had announced in advance.
But there had been a certain change in the formation.
Torres, Adriano
Deng Kai, Mascherano, Tu Lei, Fabregas
Ashley Young, Thiago Silva, Kompany, Maicon
Cech
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The only difference might be that Ribery appeared on the bench.
If the situation really got terrible, he still might have the chance to gear up and join the fight.
But then again, this was a 442 formation.
"Manchester City is actually using a 442, they shouldn't be very familiar with this style of play, right?"
"Ribery can play as a right midfielder, but it's obvious Fabregas doesn't have that capability."
"However, the young Fabregas is extremely versatile, and though his explosiveness isn't remarkable, he has good ball sense and a strong imagination. It's not impossible for him to create wonderful combinations with Maicon on the right."
A similar situation can be found in La Liga.
