Compromises needed on both sides if Erling Haaland is to be a success at City

Simon Giles examines the interesting marriage between Haaland and Guardiola

City and Haaland will both need to adapt for their relationship to workCredit: Lynne Cameron - Manchester City

Manchester City set a relentless pace to claim the Premier League title for the fourth time in the last five seasons, but it’s all change
up front for one of the most feared forward lines in Europe in 2022-23 after a first Champions League crown again evaded them.

Gabriel Jesus and Raheem Sterling, stalwarts under Pep Guardiola, have left and been replaced by striking sensation Erling Haaland.

What are the Citizens getting for their money and how might their playing style change?

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Simon GilesRacing Post Reporter

Published on 24 July 2022inThe Big Kick-Off

Last updated 10:45, 1 September 2022

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