But it seems like every big game Haaland leaves with zero goals scored? The game against the main competitor should be big enough for Haaland not to score a goal
Overall, I think that a 0-0 scoreline would suit this game very well - both teams like to control the ball and will do so, there won't be time to score goals
Arsenal will play very defensively against top teams like City so it suits them that they will have almost no xG in this match.
But now after the Inter I wonder if Haaland will even play in the next match. Because he played the full 90 minutes and is getting no rest. Only Pep would do such a thing, and his snarky press conference did hint to benching players randomly.
Will see, unexpected benching Haaland maybe a problem for those who have him in squad. But I still think he will play because Pep definitely wants to win this game and despite all his ghostings in big games, Haaland is a big trump card.
Incidentally, despite his incredible statistics, in the game with Inter Haaland buried his chances to surpass Ronaldo (who is currently the champion in this indicator) in the speed of reaching 100 goals scored for the club. Now he can only repeat it (105 games).
No way he is benching Haaland against Arsenal. That is the most important duel for City this season, especially considering results from past season. Haaland is playing full 90 minutes in this one unless he gets injured or points become secured for one of the teams.
I believe If Haaland isn't going to play in any matchday there is an obligation from Guardiola to likely make it know before hand, while I don't also see him being on the bench either, I believe Haaland specifically isn't anyone's biggest worry for this round rather the biggest worry would be Salah as captain, with Watkins getting back to his best, Solanke is now fully available too, or should it be Cole Palmer ?
Haaland, as said numerous time already, will likely have a parallel effect across boards, what happens outside Haaland is what everyone is concerned about, especially when there is a week like this where Haaland is supposedly faced with a tough fixture and plethora of captaincy candidates are available.
