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Manchester City lost three games in a row for the first time since April 2018 last season.

Their local rivals Manchester United will look to make that happen again on Sunday, when the Red Devils travel to the Etihad Stadium for gameweek four of the 2025/2026 Premier League campaign.

Pep Guardiola’s side are coming into Sunday’s game off the back of two straight Premier League defeats; the first coming versus Thomas Frank’s Tottenham Hotspur, a game they lost by two at home, and the second coming against Fabian Hürzeler’s Brighton & Hove Albion, which finished 2-1 to the Seagulls at the Amex.

Guardiola and co will have had two weeks to reflect on those two losses by the time they host Ruben Amorim’s side this weekend.

It hasn’t been smooth sailing for Man United to start the 2025/2026 campaign either.

The Red Devils have won just one of their opening three Premier League games this term, that win coming in their most recent fixture, where they scraped past newly promoted Burnley in a back-and-forth 3-2 thriller.

This game was entertaining for neutrals but far from comforting for Man United supporters.

Amorim’s side will hope to capitalise on City’s recent form and compound their misery by delivering a statement victory on Sunday.

This tactical analysis piece will be a Manchester Derby tactical preview.

We will focus primarily on Manchester City tactical weaknesses at present and turn the attention specifically to how Ruben Amorim tactics can take advantage of those issues.

City can be vulnerable when their press is dragged high and wide.

Based on the way in which recent opposition have got at City, we’re going to highlight certain profiles in the Man United setup who can help the Red Devils overcome the challenge of Manchester City.

Sint-Truidense V.V. have built a reputation in recent years for their strong Japanese connection.

The club actively recruits talent from Japan and even involves figures like Tsuyoshi Takano, who shaped their youth programs.

That network has paved the way for several players to establish themselves in Belgium.

Taiga Hata (born January 20, 2002) is the latest addition to continue that trend in the Jupiler Pro League.

The Japanese defender’s journey has been marked by steady development and international pedigree.

A standout at Ichiritsu Funabashi High School, Hata represented Japan at the 2019 FIFA U17 World Cup, where he played an essential role in helping the team reach the Round of 16.

That same year, he was selected among the tournament’s best players at the All Japan High School Soccer Championship, underlining his early promise.

In 2020, he began his professional career with Shonan Bellmare in the J1 League.

He quickly earned first-team minutes and built a reputation as a hard-working, modern full-back.

Over five seasons in Japan’s top flight, Hata demonstrated his adaptability across defensive roles, combining athleticism with strong technical foundations.

His consistent growth at Shonan paved the way for his first move abroad, as he secured a transfer to Sint-Truidense in July 2025.

The move continues the club’s tradition of recruiting emerging Japanese talents and offering them a platform to establish themselves in European football.

This Taiga Hata scout report and player analysis will examine Hata’s playing style and tactical role at Sint-Truidense ahead of the new season and assess how his qualities could help him succeed in the Belgian Pro League as he begins the next stage of his career.

André Onana travels to Turkey in the next 24 hours together with his agent as he’s becoming a new Trabzonspor player on loan with no buy option clause or loan fee.

Dive back to his 2018/19 Ajax scout report.

Christian Eriksen has joined Wolfsburg as free agent after leaving Manchester United.

Dive back to his 2022 scout report.

Nico Páz wins Serie A Rising Star of the Month Award for August.

Real Madrid has been monitoring the youngster very closely.

Dive into his 2024 scout report under Cesc Fàbregas.