Owen Hargreaves claims that Manchester City possesses a player he considers superior to N’Golo Kante, citing his performance as ‘extraordinary.’

Owen Hargreaves asserts that Manchester City possess a player whom he believes is superior to N’Golo Kante, and that his performance has been “erratic.” Manchester City has a squad that is replete with stars and has been fortified this year. They are optimistic about returning to the summit of the league next season.

 

 

 

The Premier League has been dominated by the Citizens for the majority of the past eight years, with the exception of two titles. Manchester City experienced a disappointing season last year for a variety of factors; however, there is a significant amount of optimism regarding the 2025/26 season. Owen Hargreaves has recently expressed his admiration for one of City’s players,

 

 

 

 

 

placing him above the Premier League icon N’Golo Kante. Owen Hargreaves selects Rodri over Claude Makelele and N’Golo Kante. TNT Sports enquired of Hargreaves, who played for Manchester City during his career, regarding his preference for starting, benching, and selling among three iconic defensive midfielders. Rodri, a City star, was one of the three, while Kante was the other.

 

 

 

 

 

Chelsea legend Claude Makelele completed the triumvirate.Hargreaves selected Rodri as his primary option, stating, “I would say, right now, I would start Rodri, just because it is not often that a defensive midfielder wins the Ballon d’Or.” “The state in which he has been in has been beyond ridiculous.” Makelele was selected for the substitute, as Hargreaves stated,

 

 

 

 

 

“I would have Claude on the bench, simply because of his experience and the teams he has played for.” Just like a walking locomotive, Kante was one of my favourite players. However, due to the other two, I will be compelled to sell him. I apologise to N’Golo for this. @tntsportsfootball Owen Hargreaves participates in the following roles: starting, benching, and selling alongside Rodri, Kante, and

 

 

 

 

 

. 👀 ♬ TNT Sports Football original sound ‘Very significant’ proposal for Rodri by Pep Guardiola One of the primary reasons why City were unable to secure any silverware last season was Rodri’s extended absence due to injury. Nevertheless, Rodri has regained his fitness and managed to play for 30 minutes in City’s 2-0 victory over Wydad AC in the Club World Cup.