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Why can t Manchester City put pressure on Liverpool and Arsenal this season? Because Manchester City has no midfield

11:11am, 11 October 2025【Football】

Look at the drama of the Premier League this season! Why are Manchester City like a toothless tiger facing Arsenal and Liverpool, posing no threat at all? The answer is straightforward - Manchester City's midfield is now "empty"! It's like fighting a war without a strategist. When compared with others, the gap is so big that it can fill an entire football field. When it comes to a critical game, I can’t even pass the ball. Isn’t it embarrassing?

Looking at the enemies of Manchester City and Liverpool, Manchester City is simply miserable in the midfield. Although Liverpool's midfield is not very good, they still have a few capable players; Manchester City, on the other hand, relies on Nico to support himself, and he looks like a lone hero. But when it comes to full-backs, the two teams are inseparable. Half a pound versus eight ounces, both are full of loopholes. On the central defender side, it's a tie, but Manchester City has more people and strength, so they can still take a breather during the rotation. Therefore, now Liverpool relies on this advantage in the midfield to overpower Manchester City. But don’t forget, which Premier League champion didn’t rely on an iron-clad midfielder to stand up? Manchester City fell into this last season and got themselves screwed. What's even more worrying is that Liverpool still retains last season's core generals as Poseidon, but what about Manchester City? The core is gone!

Then turn your attention to Arsenal, the favorite for the championship. Compared with Manchester City, the advantage is simply like cheating. On Manchester City's side, Haaland and Donnarumma are left alone to support the scene, like two lonely superheroes; Arsenal is better, with a talented midfielder and a solid central defender, which can be called the most reliable defense in the Premier League and even Europe. Of course, Arsenal is not perfect, and the wings are a bit lagging behind. But overall, compared with Liverpool and Manchester City, it really stands out!

Man City now seems to have lost its soul if they can’t find Rodri’s successor. How about winning the championship? dream! You must know that a good defensive midfielder is the backbone of the team and can save lives at critical moments. But then again, this may not be all bad - it's a good time to recruit troops and see what treasures you can get. The most urgent needs right now are the positions of right back and Rodri. The former is like a leaky door panel, and the latter has become an Achilles heel. The frontcourt is pretty good, and although the wingers are not top stars, they are not holding them back. Next, we have to slowly strengthen the lineup and wait until Rodri is fully resurrected. But if he doesn't come back... Hehe, winning the championship is really hanging in the balance!

Looking back at Arsenal, they have a strong team with almost no obvious shortcomings. Other teams have their own worries: Liverpool still has a lot of strong offensive players to make up the numbers. As for Manchester City... just hope that they can find treasures in the winter window!

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