Sunderland's recent tactical adjustments focus on intensifying high-press tactics. This involves enhancing the pressing intensity and positional play of their forward players, aiming to disrupt the opponent's build-up play through turnovers in advanced areas. Offensively, they emphasise high-intensity pressing and swift counter-attacks; the midfield focuses on covering ground and intercepting passes, while the defence concentrates on compacting to ensure defensive solidity. The integration of young players into key roles has brought heightened energy and commitment, which is well-suited to the high-press strategy. However, their inexperience may lead to inconsistencies in role transitions, and their ability to adapt to intense defensive pressure remains to be seen. Manchester City's recent tactical adjustments are centred on refining their possession-based system. They are optimising passing connections across different areas of the pitch, enhancing their attacking penetration during possession. In attack, they are emphasising multi-faceted runs and crucial passes; the midfield is focused on controlling the game and intricate passing combinations, while the defence relies on possession to neutralise pressing and initiate attacks. The youth players have seamlessly integrated into the possession-based tactical framework, demonstrating exceptional passing connections and tactical understanding. The adaptability to tactical changes has been excellent, with smooth transitions between offensive and defensive phases across the pitch, contributing to a more mature and refined overall tactical approach. Recommendation: Manchester City