• Manchester City – Bournemouth 4-0

MANCHESTER (Dagbladet): – He’s classy, ​​Manchester City supporter Laura Duncan told Dagbladet.

It was a buzz among supporters when Dagbladet took a quick “five on the street” on Saturday. City had just won 4-0 over Bournemouth and people were pouring out of the Etihad Stadium.

But then the stats show up after the game:

During his 74 minutes on the pitch, Haaland made just eight touches and two passes. Fewer passes have not been made by City players under Pep Guardiola since 2 November 2019. At that time, Sergio Agüero made nine passes in 89 minutes against Southampton.

Critics take this as a sign that Haaland doesn’t fit in at Guardiola’s Manchester City.

The Sun on Sunday followed up in the paper newspaper on Sunday:

– City 4 – Erling 0.

The focus was not on City’s performances, but on the silent Norwegian who Pep Guardiola apparently entertained.

An analysis in Daily Telegraph might bring balance into account. The newspaper had a devastating message for all those who doubted whether Haaland would join:

– His performance was a clear sign of what was to come, reports avisa’s Mike McGrath, who was ringside at the Etihad Stadium.

– It’s actually an achievement just to have two passes on Pep Guardiola’s team. However, the Norwegian striker tore through Bournemouth’s defense in a 4-0 win. He had just eight touches in the entire game, but showed how opponents will struggle to stop City with a new player in the squad.

English newspaper: – Shocking

Commentators referred to how Haaland tied the players, among other things ahead of Ilkay Gündogan’s 1-0 scoreline. The striker served as a facilitator and caught the attention of three Bournemouth players, before playing the German on a free.

Haaland was also “manic” when he lost the ball and tried to reclaim it, he said. In addition, he contributed defensively by heading the ball inside his own penalty area, which showed defensive fiber.

– The great part of Haaland’s game is how patient he is. He showed maturity beyond the age of 22 as he took hold of his position and waited for his opportunity. He has not succumbed to the temptation that Harry Kane should go deeper and engage in building play as a number ten, writes The Daily Telegraph.

On a scale from 1 to 10 points, Haaland is at 6 and 7 points in the Sunday paper.

The fans are raging

The doubt that exists is whether he will fit into the City team that plays. At Borussia Dortmund, he scored 86 goals in 89 games in which many goals came on the counter-attack and ran in the back room. In last weekend’s 2-0 win over West Ham, Haaland’s team-mates managed to find him in the room. Then he made 32 touches on the ball.

City supporters who spoke to Dagbladet after the game were surprised that Phil Foden had not provided him after nine minutes. Three alone with the goalkeeper, but Foden sought honor and glory on his own – to no avail.

– The ball should have gone straight to Haaland. It has to be an instinct in the players. It doesn’t matter who scores the goal, as long as it goes into the goal. It was Foden’s fault, said City supporter Peter McLintock.

But still:

In 150 minutes of Premier League football, Haaland has two goals and one assist. It is approved every day.

He also has the speed and power to overcome the league.

– If there is any concern after the Community Shield defeat, the last two weeks have been the perfect time for City and Haaland, according to the Manchester Evening News.

Newcastle waiting in St. James’ Park on Sunday.