Manchester City’s improvement in the final third can come from the organic growth of a host of players.

As ridiculous as it may sound to some Manchester City will enter next season with a squad capable of reclaiming the Premier League title. After City’s early exit in the FIFA Club World Cup at the hands of Al Hilal that fact has been lost. Heading into the 25/26 season, there are a host of areas that Pep Guardiola’s side needs to improve. Their defensive frailties need to be addressed. The susceptibility of Pep Guardiola’s side to quick counterattacks must be improved upon. In the final third, City must be more clinical. But looking at where Manchester City’s improvement in the final third can come from it must come from within.

Pep Guardiola’s squad is blessed with quality options in the final third. Up front, it is expected that Erling Haaland and, on occasions, Omar Marmoush will be the focal point of City’s attack. Erling Haaland is the world’s best pure striker. Omar Marmoush can serve as a deputy for Haaland when required. He also figures to be a prominent player for City on the left wing. Marmoush’s ability to drift centrally and score is invaluable. But outside of that Manchester City’s squad is blessed with a host of young players who are on the cusp of breaking out.

On the left wing outside of Omar Marmoush, it is Jeremy Doku’s position to make his own. The Belgian international showed at the FIFA Club World Cup that he is poised to take the next step in his career. If Doku’s end product improves he can be a world beater. The challenge for Doku is to take that step. He is more than capable. If he does then Manchester City’s improvement in the final third will come from Doku’s improvement. But he isn’t alone in that boat.

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