- Man City’s attacking players have faced criticism
- The club actually have the best attack in the Premier League
- One player in particular stands out for his creativity
Manchester City have faced criticism for their perceived lack of attacking threat, but the club are actually highly dangerous in front of goal.
Before the Carabao Cup final, Manchester City were taking a lot of heat for their performances, mostly regarding their attacking play.
Erling Haaland could not seem to find a way to get involved and there was a lot of slow-paced passing which made it hard to create momentum.
However, looking at the season as a whole, Man City have been very good in attack and the stats prove it.
Man City are the best attacking team in the Premier League
Arsenal may be narrowly leading the way for goals scored in the Premier League, but it is worth remembering they have played one additional game.
According to Data MB, it is Man City who score the most goals per 90 minutes and their xG record is no different.
This is helped by the fact that City are the best passers in the league and they also dominate possession, providing the platform to get forward and cause their opponents problems.
Rayan Cherki has become the ultimate creator for Man City
There have been some brilliant creative players at Manchester City over the years, with the likes of Kevin De Bruyne and David Silva possessing the eye for a superb pass.
Well Pep Guardiola has that once more in Rayan Cherki. The winger is a key reason City’s attack is so good this season and he has eight Premier League assists in 26 appearances, 14 of which have been starts.
The Frenchman leads the way in Europe’s top seven leagues for key passes played and expected assists, making him the ultimate creator for Man City. Just imagine what he will do in the years to come!
