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Manchester City have been a dominant force in the Premier League for a decade now, and their impressive reign has been rewarded with an excellent roster in EA FC 25. Their ranks include two of the four highest-rated players in the game, with world-class talent in all areas of the virtual pitch.
While Manchester City are the only team in EA FC 25 that can rival the overpowered nature of Real Madrid, they still need the right custom tactics to be able to perform at the peak of their powers. Fortunately, they have world-class athletes all over the pitch to play in the roles that suit them best.
Note: This article is subjective and reflects the writer's opinions.
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The best EA FC 25 custom tactics for Manchester City
The new FC IQ system has introduced the concept of Player Roles to EA FC 25. This has made it extremely fun to experiment with different tactics and formations.
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The 4-3-3 holding formation is certainly the best fit for Manchester City. Not only does it allow gamers to use their best players, but these stars can also play in their preferred roles on the virtual pitch.
In this formation, Erling Haaland will play as the striker, with Phil Foden on the left and Jeremy Doku on the right. This will allow gamers to go for cut-back passes and far post shots from the wings. Kevin De Bruyne and Bernardo Silva will play as the two central midfielders, with Spanish superstar Rodri acting as the defensive midfielder.
EA FC 25 Ultimate Team fan-favorite defender Kyle Walker will be the right-back, and Josko Gvardiol will take on the left-back role. Manchester City have a plethora of options in the centre-back position, but Nathan Ake and Manuel Akanji are the best choices in the current meta. Brazilian shot-stopper Ederson will be the goalkeeper.
What are the best tactics for this formation in EA FC 25?
The main objective with every formation in EA FC 25 is to accommodate the players in their best roles. The same applies to this Manchester City lineup.
Erling Haaland will play in the Poacher++ role, with Phil Foden acting as the attacking Inside Forward and Doku being the Balanced Winger+.
In the midfield, Kevin De Bruyne will be the Playmaker+, while Bernardo Silva will add width to the team in the Half Winger++ role. Rodri will be more defense-oriented in the Holding+ role.
Both wide defenders will be on balanced settings to assist in both offense and defense. While Kyle Walker will take on the Wingback role, Gvardiol will be more defensive as the Fullback. Manuel Akanji will serve as a no-nonsense centre-back in the Defender role, with Ake playing as a Ball-Playing Defender+.
Ederson will serve as an agressive shot-stopper in the Sweeper Keeper++ role for Manchester City.
