Pep Guardiola - without a recognised striker - has had incredible success deploying a false nine system at Manchester City, but that's likely to come to a fitting conclusion on Sunday.
The Catalan's ability to adapt and find solutions to problems is what has made him one of the most successful coaches in footballing history.
So, when City were faced with the prospect of entering the season with no recognised striker at the club, his tactical pedigree was tested to the limit.
Sergio Agüero - the club's all-time leading goalscorer - was struggling with a major knee injury he picked up towards the back end of the 2019/20 season and was not likely to see any action until the New Year.
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