0 shots, Haaland struggles, Man City's 2nd straight defeat since 2018!

Prabhakar75

"Manchester City suffers two consecutive league defeats, a situation not encountered in the Premier League since 2018. This season, with key players like De Bruyne and Rodri injured, and Haaland on a 4-match goal drought, Manchester City finds itself in a low period.

Compared to last season, Manchester City is undoubtedly weaker this season. Key players like Gundogan and Mahrez left the club before the season, and De Bruyne's unexpected injury kept him sidelined for half the season, making it a challenging start. Despite this, Pep Guardiola's tactical prowess and the emergence of players like Alvarez and Foden helped keep Manchester City in the title race.

However, the good times were short-lived as City faced challenges. A rash tackle by Rodri led to a red card and a three-match suspension, resulting in three losses during his absence.

Rodri is now seen as the linchpin of Manchester City. His absence has left a significant void in City's midfield, and despite signings like Kovacic, Nunez, and Phillips, no one can fully replace him. De Bruyne's absence has also impacted City's attacking firepower, as players like Alvarez and Foden can't replicate his creative output.

While City is going through a difficult period, Guardiola's tactical brilliance can likely guide them back to the title race, especially when Rodri returns from suspension. However, the team still faces challenges that need to be addressed, putting Guardiola's managerial skills to the test."

Jiger955

Rodri is currently the top defensive midfielder, excelling in positioning, defending, distribution, and even making attacking runs, making him an irreplaceable part of Manchester City's midfield. The good news is that he's not out due to injury, and he should be back in a few days.

Kapil334

So, a good team cannot be without its core – without the core, things can't work out.

Isha000

Manchester City is definitely having issues. They lost the last two games in a pitiful way, and none of the players seem to be in form. The previous Manchester City, the previous Haaland, where have they gone? But I'll continue to support Manchester City. When you win, I'll be with you, ruling the world, and when you lose, I'll be with you, rising from the ashes.

Jafar224

A downturn is something every team goes through; it's nothing new or surprising.

Samiksha

We can only think that they want to give other teams a chance to shine, allowing them the opportunity to win awards.

Sona59

"Rodri is now truly the world's number one defensive midfielder. When we look at Manchester City's midfield at the moment, there's no one who can replace Rodri. So, Rodri is currently more important than De Bruyne. Of course, for Haaland, De Bruyne is even more critical.

Before De Bruyne's return, I think Haaland can be on the bench for a while. Manchester City can make more use of players like Alvarez, who have slightly better individual creative abilities than Haaland. With so many outstanding players at Manchester City's disposal, they can completely change their playing style.

However, Rodri's position is irreplaceable. Players like Kovacic, Nunez, Phillips are simply not in the same league as Rodri. Fortunately, Rodri's suspension has come to an end, and he can return to the team for the next Premier League game, which means Manchester City's midfield issues are resolved.

I believe Manchester City can return to being the all-conquering team. With their full strength, I don't see any Premier League team currently capable of challenging them. Nevertheless, Guardiola should experiment with different lineups, especially since the season is long, and injuries are bound to occur."