Why Erling Haaland is currently most transferred-out player ahead of Gameweek 22 despite prolific form
Why Erling Haaland is currently most transferred-out player ahead of Gameweek 22 despite prolific form
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ERLING HAALAND (£7.9m) is currently the most transferred-out player ahead Gameweek 22. Even during rare fallow spells it's rare for Dream Team managers to turn their backs on Manchester City's prolific striker so it may seem utterly perplexing why his popularity is dipping now he's back among the most in-form players in the game.
![[Erling Haaland in Manchester City uniform celebrating, featured in The Sun Dream Team.]](https://www.thesun.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/1-DREAM-TEAM-24-25-OFF-PLATFORM_e4080a.jpg?strip=all&w=960)
Allow us to explain. Firstly, it's important to note that Haaland has quietly regained his best form in recent outings. The Norwegian poacher scored one and assisted another for a 15-point haul as Pep Guardiola's side came from behind to beat Chelsea 3-1 on Sunday.
![[Erling Haaland of Manchester City celebrates scoring a goal.]](https://www.thesun.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/GETTY_Manchester-City-FC-v-Chelsea-FC-Premier-League_SPO_GYI2195907654jpg-JS966622835.jpg?strip=all&w=960)
This followed a profitable Gameweek 20 when he scored against both Ipswich and PSG for a combined return of 21 points. At the time of writing, only Justin Kluivert (£3.6m) and Alexander Isak (£6.1m) have taken more points than Haaland from their last three outings.
![[Alexander Isak of Newcastle United celebrates scoring a goal.]](https://www.thesun.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/RTRMADP_SOCCER-ENGLAND-SOU-NEW-REPORT_758770199_UP1EL1P178AV5_2025-01-25T153348Zjpg-JS966564331.jpg?strip=all&w=960)
More broadly, goals in three consecutive games means the big No9 now has 24 in all competitions, the outright highest tally in the game. Clearly, Dream Team bosses are not ditching Haaland due to form issues. The reason he has already been removed from a few thousand teams is because of the schedule.
![[Phil Foden and Erling Haaland of Manchester City celebrate a goal.]](https://www.thesun.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/phil-foden-manchester-city-celebrates-966624810.jpg?strip=all&w=960)
Man City have just one fixture to fulfil in Gameweek 22 and a difficult one on paper in the form of Arsenal at the Emirates - the Gunners are the only team yet to lose a home game in the top flight this campaign. Naturally, gaffers will be more interested in the four teams set to fulfil two fixtures in Gameweek 22 because of the Carabao Cup semi-final second legs: Liverpool, Tottenham, Arsenal and Newcastle.
