Manchester City News
By James Thompson
Published on 2024-10-08 13:30:00
Since Pep Guardiola took over Manchester City, the club has signed numerous players who have helped them win multiple trophies, including four Premier League titles in a row. The City squad is filled with seasoned international players, with 14 featuring in the 2024 European Championship. One key player, Erling Haaland, has been the subject of debate about whether he is world-class. Ally McCoist believes Haaland is the closest out of all players mentioned to reaching world-class status, especially with his goal-scoring capabilities, having scored 101 goals in 108 matches for City since joining in 2022 for £51m.
Despite recent discussions about Haaland’s world-class status, including critiques from Stewart Robson about his overall game, McCoist feels that the Norwegian striker just needs time to become a true world-class player. With his incredible goal-scoring record and impact on City’s success, McCoist believes that as long as Haaland continues to find the back of the net, he will eventually be recognized as world-class. This praise for Haaland’s potential showcases the high regard in which he is held by experts and pundits in the footballing world.
Read Full article on Manchester City News
