
Manchester City fans are frustrated over a disallowed goal but proud of their team's stylish win. The victory highlighted City's ability to manage chaotic situations effectively, particularly by focusing on key players like Jeremy Doku.
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Manchester City fans will be just as furious at that disallowed goal at London Stadium as West Ham's were, but at least they could be proud of their team for not only winning, and winning with style, but also adding to the pressure that clearly affected the Gunners.
At the weekend, City showcased one of their great strengths – match understanding.
Pep's men have had to embrace the chaos lately, specifically when 3-1 down at Everton, but crucially it is organised chaos. The organisation is knowing that if one player is in sparkling form, you do whatever you can to get the ball to him and make sure he is as isolated as possible with his marker.
City have an embarrassment of world-class creatives, but they know that right now it isn't Rayan Cherki, Antoine Semenyo, Omar Marmoush, Savinho or even Phil Foden they need to get the ball to first. They have to smother the in-form Jeremy Doku with service while he is unstoppable. That is the organisation, Doku brings the chaos when he gets the ball.
Manchester City fans were furious about the disallowed goal during the match.
Manchester City showcased their strength in match understanding and organized chaos, effectively isolating key players.
Jeremy Doku is a key player for Manchester City, and the team focuses on getting the ball to him when he is in form.


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It might not be quite enough in the end, but it has got them very close and it has definitely made Arsenal use up every ounce of energy and good luck.