John Obi Mikel says ‘brilliant’ £51m Man City star is definitely not a big-game player

Manchester City News
By Srinivas Sadhanand
Published on 2024-09-19 15:30:00

Manchester City’s success can be attributed to the abundance of big-game players at the club, not limited to just attackers like Kevin De Bruyne. Even defensive players like Rodri, Kyle Walker, Ruben Dias, and John Stones have excelled in crucial matches. Despite high expectations, Erling Haaland’s performance in big games has divided opinions, with some questioning his impact against top teams. Former player John Obi Mikel disagrees with claims that Haaland has excelled in big games, pointing out his lack of goals against top clubs like Arsenal and his struggles in Champions League matches against Real Madrid and Inter Milan.

While critics like Mikel doubt Haaland’s big-game credentials, statistics show that he has scored 15 goals in 20 appearances against the Premier League’s ‘Big Six’ teams. Despite some shortcomings in semi-finals and finals, Haaland has shown up in crucial moments, including scoring against Chelsea this season. While he may not be flawless against top competition, the notion that Haaland has never performed in big games is a myth, and there is hope for him to showcase more of his talent in important matches moving forward.

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