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Enzo Maresca identifies a key issue Manchester City must solve beyond Erling Haaland

Manchester City’s recent Premier League struggles have exposed a critical vulnerability beyond their star striker Erling Haaland. Despite generating ample chances in losses to Aston Villa and Brighton, the team has repeatedly failed to convert, leaving manager Enzo Maresca to emphasize the need for a more balanced attack.

Haaland remains a formidable force, but Maresca has stressed that City cannot rely solely on his goals—his teammates must step up to share the scoring burden. With Antoine Semenyo sidelined due to injury, the pressure falls on players like Rayan Cherki, Phil Foden, Jeremy Doku, and Iliman Ndiaye to deliver more consistently in front of goal.

Midfielders Elliot Anderson and Enzo Fernandez also face expectations to contribute offensively, as their goal-scoring output could further elevate City’s attacking threat. The challenge is clear: until more players consistently capitalize on opportunities, City’s reliance on Haaland will remain a potential weakness in their quest for domestic and continental success.

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