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3. Set-Piece prowess
City have always been quite a handful from open play under Guardiola, but in the ongoing season, they have demonstrated their prowess in set-pieces too. Some of their defenders like Aymeric Laporte and John Stones have exceptional heading ability and have scored some important goals for them.
City scored both goals from set-pieces in their 2-2 draw against Olympique Lyon in the UEFA Champions League recently and Laporte scored one of them. Vincent Kompany, the veteran defender who is used mostly as a substitute these days, also has a powerful header on him.
Moreover, strikers like Aguero and Gabriel Jesus are also capable of scoring goals from set-pieces. Jesus is nimble-footed and can outmanoeuvre opposition defenders inside the penalty box with his movements and strides. The two Silvas in the midfield, David and Bernardo, also pose a considerable threat from the set-pieces with their magical left foot. Therefore, City have not dearth of goal-scoring options in their enviable line-up.
