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7 Stats Zone screens showing how Pep Guardiola's City will set up this season

All eyes were on the Spanish tactician's first set-up at the Etihad. And he didn't disappoint bringing in several tactical innovations…

Manchester squeaked out a 2-1 win in their first home game on Saturday evening, but they were far from convincing against a typically dogged David Moyes side. Jesus Navas effectively won the bout, as his deflected cross bounced off the unfortunate Paddy McNair and into the Black Cats' net.

But plenty of football watchers will have been interested to see how Pep Guardiola set up his side, and there was plenty of customary tactical innovation from the former Bayern boss.