Jonathan Wilson: Manchester City's tactical shifts make for a brilliant performance

[Jonathan Wilson]

Holistic has been the buzzword at Manchester City since Roberto Mancini was dismissed as manager at the end of last season. It was much derided at the time, but City's 4-0 demolition of Newcastle United on Monday evening was a demonstration of what holistic football can look like. If City continues to play as well as it did in its Premier League opener, new manager Manuel Pellegrini won't have to worry about his job security.

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