” Man City vs Celtic: Pre-season clash ends in 4-3 defeat ”

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CHAPEL HILL: In Man City vs Celtic showdown, Manchester City began their pre-season season with a 4-3 loss to Celtic in North Carolina, United States on Tuesday.

The match showed City’s defensive struggles, particularly in the first half. The team conceded three goals due to lapses in their defensive line. Goals from Nicolas Kuhn (2) and Kyogo Furuhashi gave Celtics a lead at halftime.

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In the second half, Man City mounted a comeback against the Celtic with goals from Maximo Perrone and Erling Haaland. It briefly leveled the score at 3-3.

However, defensive lapses allowed Celtic to capitalise and score the decisive goal through Luis Palma, securing the victory despite City’s efforts.

The defeat highlighted areas of concern for Man City, particularly defensive organisation, that the team will need to address as they continue their preparations. The team’s coach needs to tighten his team’s defensive structure and improve cohesion before the start of the competitive season.

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Analysts point to the Man City vs Celtic game as lessons for the former to refine their gameplay and readiness for the challenges ahead in both domestic and European competitions.

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