Manchester City have lost consecutive Premier League games. City have been so dominant in English football and so good at responding to setbacks that this is the first time they have suffered successive defeats in the league since December 2018. Then, a home defeat to Crystal Palace was followed by losing at Leicester in games that - not coincidentally - saw City deprived of their crucial holding midfielder. Big players need to step upThe comparison with 2018 is easy because of Rodri and Fernandinho, but one player alone cannot make all of the difference however influential they are. If City are to enjoy another league title this season, they will need more than just Rodri to shine.

Source: Express October 14, 2023 06:34 UTC