Erling Haaland: The Man City Striker You’re Thinking of Leaving Out… But Should You?
As FPL managers gear up for Gameweek 2, there’s one player on many minds – Erling Haaland. The Manchester City striker is a popular pick, with 53.2% of managers having him in their team. And it’s easy to see why – the Norwegian international has already made a strong start to the season, scoring against Chelsea last weekend.
But could there be a hidden weakness in Haaland’s game that you need to know about? One manager has spotted a worrying trend that might make you rethink your plans for the upcoming matchday. It seems that Haaland hasn’t scored on the second match day in either of his two previous seasons at Manchester City. That’s right – the big Norwegian has failed to find the back of the net in a 4-0 win against Bournemouth in 2022 and a 1-0 win against Newcastle in 2023, both matches played at the Etihad Stadium.
This stat has raised eyebrows among FPL managers, with some deciding to save their triple captain and play Haaland as a standard captain instead. But should you join the ranks of Haaland’s doubters? We think not. For one, Haaland has already shown his class with his performance against Chelsea, and Ipswich Town are not exactly known for their defensive prowess. In fact, they shipped two goals to Liverpool on the opening weekend, so you’d expect Manchester City to make light work of them.
Plus, let’s not forget that Haaland has scored in 62% of his home matches for Manchester City, a stat that suggests he’s well-equipped to handle the pressure of a home game. So, should you still have faith in Haaland to deliver in Gameweek 2? Absolutely. Will he score a hat-trick? Who knows, but he’s definitely worth backing.
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