Which team is the strangest to you after the first round of the Premier League? Manchester City "destroys his martial arts", Manchester United short-draws fast

The competition has been completed in all 10 games in the first round of the Premier League in 2025/26. After Manchester City defeated Wolves with 4 goals, they led the standings with a goal difference advantage. Among the three newly promoted teams, Sunderland and Leeds United defeated their respective opponents, and only Burnley became Tottenham's background board. Nottingham Forest, which was eye-catching last season, faced Brentford, whose strength had declined severely at the City Stadium, and opened fire on the offensive end and successfully defeated his opponent. After the first round,

, a total of 24 goals were scored in 10 games, averaging 2.4 goals per game. The number of goals was not high, and there were two 0-0 games. The scenes of a large number of games were very chaotic, and there were many passes and catch mistakes. But the mental outlook of some teams has improved greatly. For example, the newly promoted Sunderland, after investing 160 million euros in the summer window, it is exchanged for the devastating offensive ability in the frontcourt. In the FA Cup, Crystal Palace, which won the Community Shield Cup, performed with ease when facing Club World Cup champion Chelsea, and its strong team's background is obvious. Tottenham, who changed course, vividly staged a "Welcome back to the Premier League" for his opponent in front of the newly promoted Burnley.

If we look at it only based on our visual perception, I think the changes in Manchester's two heroes are particularly eye-catching.

Guardiola "destroys his martial arts skills", Manchester City was reborn

Manchester City played against Wolves, and 4 goals were roughly just Manchester City's basic output. What is really overwhelming is that Manchester City has greatly reduced the number of "negative-free backs". Manchester City only had 563 passes in this game, while Manchester City averaged 604.6 passes per game in the 24/25 season. With fewer passes, Manchester City's offensive hysteresis has been greatly reduced. As long as we get the opportunity to switch off the offensively, Manchester City will change the way they took the initiative to slow down and reorganize positional warfare.

Nico's main job is to restore the ball, and choose the opportunity to pass the ball forward as soon as possible after getting the ball. Bob and Reindes are responsible for pushing forward at full speed after getting the ball. Lewis and Et Nuri relied on their hardest running to ensure the span of Manchester City on both sides. Manchester City fully embraces the trend of modern football in a "self-destructive way". Manchester United officially implanted Amorin's 3-4-3 philosophy. Although the revival is far away, hope is near before us. Facing Arsenal in the first round, Manchester United failed to get a good start at Old Trafford. But in terms of the scene, Manchester United is undoubtedly the more worthy side to win. Comparison of ball possession rate, close to June 4th; comparison of shot count, 22:9; comparison of positive shot count, 7:3; comparison of expected goals count, 1.52:1.31. Manchester United are the leading side in the above key offensive data.

In this game, Amorin lined up a rather incredible starting 11 players. Mount was the one who stood in the front, and behind him were two new players in the summer window, Mbeumo and Cunya.

Judging from the subsequent evolution of the battle situation, Mount was just a false move, and his real murderous intent was Kunya and Mbeumo who were ambushing behind him. The two players contributed nine shots together, nearly half of the team's number of shots. Although the quality of these nine attacks is generally limited, Amorin's tactical concept is vividly revealed.

Manchester United launched attacks through long passes many times throughout the game, mobilizing on both sides, making full use of the technical characteristics of the two new players. Manchester United's offense is simple and bright, and the conversion is clear and direct. Unfortunately, they still lack a frontcourt fulcrum center, which makes Amorin's tactical concept only reach 60%. Even so, the new Manchester United is already a surprise enough. However, if we want to go to a higher level, Manchester United's midfield configuration is obviously dragging us down. Although the revival is far away, hope is near.