man-to-man
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PSG, known for their ability to press intensely and often in a man-to-man fashion, stepped up to Arsenal as they looked to build out from the back.
From BBC • May 30, 2026
He went man-to-man even when Dembele dropped very deep.
From BBC • May 30, 2026
Bournemouth pressed in a strict, aggressive man-to-man fashion and as they followed the winger into awkward positions, O'Reilly burst into the open space.
From BBC • Apr. 25, 2026
Serge Gnabry drops into a centre-back position against Atalanta's man-to-man press.
From BBC • Apr. 15, 2026
It was an isolation offense to run when another team played us man-to-man defense.
From "All American Boys" by Jason Reynolds
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