“The number of words in an article and touches of the ball share a common theme: only a few may not be enough, and too many can ruin it — you just need the right amount depending on the situation. The artists know precisely when to add an extra word to portray a performance by a talented player, such as Manchester City’s Rayan Cherki. Cherki also knows when to take an extra touch that mesmerises even top-level defenders, making them look like kids in a playground. In this example, from City’s 2-1 victory against Bournemouth in August, Cherki receives the ball in a pocket of space and tries to find an attacking solution as Tyler Adams and Alex Toth close him down. …”
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