Premier League star tipped to become ‘as good’ as Erling Haaland
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Former title winner Emmanuel Petit believes one current Premier League star can be ‘as good’ as Erling Haaland. Haaland has been one of the most prolific goalscorers in the world over the past seven seasons, racking up 263 goals in 322 appearances.
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Borussia Dortmund signed the Norway striker from Red Bull Salzburg at the start of 2020 after he netted 28 goals in 22 games during his final season in Austria. It was at Dortmund that Haaland really began to make waves across Europe, scoring 86 goals in 89 matches for the Bundesliga club and starring in the Champions League.
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Haaland hit the ground running after being signed by Manchester City in 2022, netting 52 goals in 53 games during his first season at the Etihad Stadium and helping Pep Guardiola’s side win both the Premier League and Champions League. The 24-year-old bagged another Premier League Golden Boot award last season and scored nine goals in his first four games of the current campaign before his and Man City’s form began to drop off.
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Still, there is not a Premier League team that would not be improved by the addition of Haaland, although Petit believes Chelsea have a player who could reach his level in Nicolas Jackson. Chelsea were repeatedly urged to replace Jackson as he endured a mixed first season at Stamford Bridge but the £32m signing has scored nine goals in 16 league games this term to suggest he can be the club’s long-term No. 9.
