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2024-04-26 21:10:41 UTC - HELPFUL
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Guardiola was not the first manager to utilise 4 centre-backs (CBs) in the Premier League. Mikel Arteta used 4 CBs in October 2022: https://www.espn.co.uk/football/lineups/_/gameId/637909 Guardiola first used 4 CBs in March 2023: https://www.espn.co.uk/football/lineups/_/gameId/638081 The Athletic reports Guardiola first using 4 CBs after loaning Cancelo to Bayern Munich in 2023: https://theathletic.com/4628863/2023/06/30/manchester-city-four-centre-backs/
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