The excitement of the Premier League has just ushered in a new round of competition, and Manchester City beat Luton Town 2-1 away from home thanks to the exquisite combination of B seats and Grealish, thus avoiding a four-game winless streak. However, the departure of two core players exposed again in the team has made this supposed mixed result even more complicated and tangled. This event may have a profound impact on the huge changes in English football, and will also add more variables and suspense to the future Premier League landscape.
As a giant in European football and last season's Premier League treble-winner, Manchester City's strength is evident. Coupled with the overall value of its entire team as high as a staggering 1.26 billion euros, it once became a fantasy team in the hearts of the majority of fans. However, after the start of the season, the fantasy team fell into a slump, not only with a dip in performance, but also with multiple championship results in jeopardy. Such a situation is undoubtedly a heavy blow to both fans and coaches.
In fact, as early as last season, Manchester City had noticed the team's shortcomings. In terms of infield, despite the luxurious lineup of players, there are very few who can really provoke the beams. On the other hand, rivals, whether it is Wijnaldum of Liverpool or Bruno Fernandes of Manchester United, have both had excellent individual performances and strong leadership qualities. Therefore, if the problem is not improved in time, Manchester City's situation will become increasingly dire.
The reality is much more than that, and what is even more distressing is that during the summer transfer window, Manchester City's seemingly brilliant operation was actually dismal. In order to salvage the dire situation, they have spent a lot of money to bring in a number of powerful newcomers, including old acquaintances such as Fernandinho and Diogo Dalot, as well as new blood such as Mateo Kovacic and Nunez. However, in practice, these newcomers did not perform as well as they could have done so, and they were unable to make up for the loss of the team's infield strength.
Mateo Kovacic and Nunes have room for improvement, but they don't seem to be able to afford to play the role of the heart of the team. In particular, two key members of the squad – Gundogan and Riyad Mahrez – have both left the team during this period. Although the fort did not collapse from the outside, Manchester City were undoubtedly at the bottom of the battle due to the unexpected circumstances of the sudden departure of the two men.
Today, even though treble-winning youngsters Ilkay Gundogan and Riyad Mahrez have said goodbye, their virtuosity is still deeply engraved in the hearts of everyone who loves football. After leaving, people learned about the importance of Gundogan and Mahrez, and once again saw the cruelty of changing roles in the world of football. Now one has to ask: will Pep Guardiola regret not doing his best to keep them?
In this case, Haaland's indefinite absence has undoubtedly made the situation even worse for Manchester City. The young talented goalscorer would have been a weapon for this team, and his presence will undoubtedly greatly enhance the team's offensive firepower. However, prior to yesterday's crucial game, Haaland did not travel with the team to the road. To find out more about the latest developments in Haaland's injury, we have to wait for the report from the team's doctors.
Haaland's move to Manchester City has been full of twists and turns. Haaland is a Norwegian footballer who started his career at Molde FC before moving to Red Bull Salzburg FC and Borussia Dortmund. He has played for the Norwegian national team and has excelled in the competition.
Haaland is known for his skill, speed and power, and his shots are accurate and powerful, making him a great threat to the opposition goal. In addition, he has a team spirit and is able to lead the team to play a smooth offensive game.
Throughout his career, Haaland has shown great skill and prowess, and his jersey has become a sought-after item from fans, attracting large crowds of fans to watch every one of his games. In addition, he actively participates in public welfare activities and contributes to society. His football spirit and moral qualities have made him a role model and a follower for countless young players.
During his time at Borussia Dortmund, Haaland proved himself to be one of the most promising strikers in European football with stunning performances, attracting the attention of several big clubs. Eventually, Manchester City emerged from the fierce competition and signed Haaland for a record-breaking transfer fee in July 2020, offering him a five-year contract.
Haaland's transfer talks have been fraught with twists and turns, with Borussia Dortmund's hefty transfer fee standing in the way, and they even rejected City's first offer. However, Manchester City did not give up and they continued to negotiate with Borussia Dortmund to keep the transfer fee constantly increasing. After months of tug-of-war, Manchester City finally signed Haaland in the early hours of June 14, 2020. English football will further strengthen its own professionalism and competitiveness, as evidenced by its investment in the youth system and the introduction of more professional coaches with an international outlook.