Maresca's City: Same Principles, New Style

Can Maresca's own tactical tweaks live up to Guardiola's decade of dominance?

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What happened. BBC Sport analysed Enzo Maresca's emerging style at Manchester City, comparing it with Pep Guardiola's principles.

• Maresca follows Guardiola's principles of ball retention and positional play.
• He has his own style, emerging in pre-season games.
• Guardiola was not married to one system, contrary to belief.

Maresca's tactics will be tested as the season progresses.

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