Another example of Manchester City’s outstanding attention to detail is an interesting peek into one of their free-kick routines.

City and Tottenham fought out a tense 3-3 draw earlier this month, with two goals in the first ten minutes.

Son Heung-Min put the Lilywhites ahead following an amazing counter attack, but the visitors equalized three minutes later when Son turned the ball into his own net.

It was a setback for the South Korean, who has been in excellent form for Ange Postecoglou’s team this season.

However, many people overlooked the fact that Son’s goal was the consequence of an exceptionally well-executed free-kick.

As shown in the video above, Bernardo Silva fakes a shot, forcing Spurs midfielder Giovani Lo Celso to take a step back.

Because of Lo Celso’s shift, the bulk of City players who were previously offside in the final third were now onside.

In addition to that minor detail, defender Manuel Akanji can be seen pushing against Dejan Kulusevski, who, as a result, keeps numerous City players onside.

“Keep an eye on Akanji at the back post,” explained TikTok user beyourbest_pr0. “He’s not even considering winning a header.” His only goal is to drive his guy back so that all of his teammates remain on his side.”

He summed it up as follows: “Amazing game intelligence from champions.”

Here’s how the set-piece routine was received on social media.

“Pep’s tactics are just too smart,” one fan observed, while another said, “This is exactly how City scored against Arsenal just before halftime last season.” White is being pushed forward by Akanji in order to play Stones onside.”

“That’s so smart,” a third said, and a fourth added, “I would be very surprised if this isn’t one of the first pages in any coaching/tactics handbook.”

Away from set-piece routines, Pep Guardiola’s team has struggled to match their form from last season, particularly in the league.

Guardiola, on the other hand, believes the Citizens can turn things around and show everyone wrong in the coming months.

“The way we’ve been playing this season has been good in most of the games,” he stated after their 2-1 win over Luton on Sunday. I attempt to analyze things, but we needed Bernardo to put the ball in the goal.

“They fought just like we always do. It was critical for faith. People have declared it’s finished, but we want to prove them incorrect and convince you that the season isn’t done. Will we be present? It all depends on how we perform.”

“They don’t need to prove what they’re capable of, extraordinary group of players,” he said at his press conference. However, in general, it is normal. The city is no longer the same; it has passed.

“Allow them to prove us wrong.” Let us demonstrate that we wish to be there.”