Tactical Battle Between Liverpool and Man City.
This was the long waited match as football fans around the globe knew these teams are Premier League giants. Image: NDTV Sports. As usual, both teams lined up in their normal 4-3-3 formation with different approaches. I will not talk about the penalty claims. I'll analyse the match tactically. Here are the reasons why Liverpool won the match: 1. Liverpool's wingbacks. Robertson's cross led to Mohammed Salah to score the second goal. Source: Skysports. The Liverpool wingbacks (Alexander Arnold and Robertson) are vital part in Jurgen Klopp's attacking philosophy. Last season, both wingbacks were leaders on the Liverpool's assists board. Klopp likes his full-backs to whip crosses in the box. And it happened yesterday. Robertson crossed the ball for Mohammed Salah who headed home the second goal. 2. Defensive Organisation. Liverpool stood firm to defend their third very well. This was evident from the corners City got but th