If Manchester City will be without Haaland for a couple of games, I think Liverpool or Arsenal should capitalize on this opportunity to set a big point difference against Manchester City because Manchester City will find it hard to win their matches against some tough clubs in the Premier League since they will be without Haaland. But if Liverpool and Arsenal fail to make use of this opportunity they should forget about winning the Premier League trophy this season.
Every club becomes serious when it comes to EPL campaign, they have no options than secure good points in matches played. Liverpool and Arsenal have showed Manchester City to be the possible threat that will hinder them from winning the EPL title this current season. Manchester City can still maintain momentum without Erling Haaland in league games, they have been winning games without the striker, why now will the decline when he's not available? Pep Guardiola have key backup replacement for such important players in the team.