Every season, we look for the new tactical innovation that Pep Guardiola uses to go in search of another Premier League title and a debut Champions League crown.
Earlier in his Manchester City reign, it was his use of traditional full-backs, while in 2020/21 those full-backs became inverted to great effect. Last season, the false nine became City's (enforced) weapon of choice, while other seasons saw Fernandinho used at centre-back, Bernardo Silva moved around various midfield roles, and changes from fast, wide wingers to slower, more controlled, inverted wide-men.
This season, with Erling Haaland adding a focal point up front, Guardiola's new weapon of choice has been an unexpected one: the press conference.
