They’ve had one full season with him, and won the treble…I don’t know how people can say they’re better without him! He completely changes the way the opponents play and defend, even if he doesn’t touch the ball

As a neutral, people need to understand that very few teams match up against City like Brighton did today. Luton attempted to play toe to toe with City in the FA Cup and got absolutely destroyed with Halaand scoring 5 goals in the match. The problem both Halaand and Alvarez face is virtually ever opponent City faces plays extreme low blocks. People are so focused on just Haaland that they haven’t realized Alvarez has now only scored twice since January despite playing nearly 1,000 minutes. Because opponents are squeezing both Alvarez and Halaand out of the game and making it 11v9 matches in an extremely small area of the pitch. People need to actually understand tactics before blindly bashing Haaland. How Brighton played today was not only an anomaly for a City opponent but the type of open space match that Haaland would have feasted in.

Great performance by City hope they will win the Premier League again don't want arsenal or Liverpool to win it from a newcastle united fan

They won before haaland, they won with haaland, they'll win after haaland (if pep stays). I dont rate haaland as high as others but Narratives a bit over the top, he was integral in a treble and could win a double this year.

Did they win a treble before him?What are you doing here?

Pep finds a way regardless. The way the city teams he’s had have changed so much and they’ve continued to dominate is astonishing. They had fast wingers out wide like Sane and Sterling flanking Aguero, then it changed to the less quick but more skilful types like Mahrez Grealish out wide, playing a false 9, then having an out and out 9 like Haaland. Bottom line is it doesn’t matter

City fan……… it’s difficult but… the answer is yes. I wouldn’t say thats 100% on Haaland but this season has proven, Haaland is not a creative player, but would be a brutal threat if Haaland was in a counter attacking team.

They were banging on about this last year as well get some new material. City have always been a top team even when they didn’t have a striker, Haaland is a luxury player

Not this again! I am not a fan of Haaland, but this is just a radio station looking for engagement. Many times, I have said that Haaland has only made City different, not better. In general play, they are not as fluid as they used to be. However, it's a stretch to say they're better without him. The truth is that City are so good that Rodri is probably the only player they'd miss throughout a season, and that's because they don't have a proper back up for him.

They win with Haaland they win with Alvarez..it’s a team game end of the day they win and if it wins them the league who cares 🤷‍♂️

I’m not sure if I agree with this argument but I will say I think the argument could be applied to Kane. He gets a lot of goals whatever team he plays in but generally seems to hamper the performance of the team as a whole

liverpoop cannot win the Premier League hope City win it again from a newcastle united fan

Watched a lot of city this season and they don’t give him the chances. Both games against madrid don’t think City crossed the ball more than once all game. What’s he meant to do, he’s not gonna beat 6 players and score. Last season majority of his goals were in the six yard box, and he got over 50 ffs.

That first caller couldn't be more Manc if he tried lol and the question about Haaland, when was the last time City won a treble oh that's right...........

It's just that Haaland doesn't suit City's style of play not that they are better/worse without him. Halaand is only using 60% of his attributes playing in that system. He thrives of counter attacks where as City spend so much time with the ball.

They won the treble with him but he didn’t score in any of the finals or big games apart from Bayern away.

Thank God for Cundy, well only for today.. They play different, doesn't necessarily means they're better without him.. These media and their quick reactionaries and amnesia is sickening A minute they love you, a second you're disgusting.. Haaland is just out of form..On form, City is a beast.. They showed that with him in the team just last season and won the f**king Treble ffs

Olly Watkins is a better FOOTBALLER than Haaland he’s just a great goal scorer and athlete he just doesn’t suit city style of play

Knew this would be tonight’s talksport video even before city kicked off

But City are even at risk of being stripped of the three Premier League titles they won between 2012 and 2018. The champions have challenged the 115 charges and the case was in the hands of the head of its “independent judicial panel”, Murray Rosen KC.

City are better without the epl goal record breaker?? Alvarez has very poor games but since hes not haaland he doesnt get anywhere near the scrutiny our fanbase know it on twitter When last did alvarez score before yesterday?? His ball control is also poor as well, haaland would benefit from a city playing him through alot more, and his finishing has been off this season for sure And i think pep should incorporate a system where we can catch teams in transition cuz that would greatly benefit haaland

The same high line that Pep uses which opens City up to the counter also plays to Haaland’s weaknesses bc when combined with the slow buildup play, it allows opposition defense and team to flood the box thereby robbing Haaland of space which also makes it much more difficult for city attack to score. The RM game at City exposed this issue perfectly. Whatever the opposition defense can’t stop Haaland from doing, City’s slow buildup and constant ignoring Haaland when he has the space to make runs completely nullifies him. If Pep continues to play in this manner, Haaland should leave for a team that plays aggressive counter attacking football where they can play to his strengths. Imagine Haaland playing for RM with all the chances they spurned at the Bernabeau when they caught City on the counter? Or what he would do in a team like LFC with their aggressive fast breaks etc. City used to do that here and there last season, but seems like they’ve forgotten to do it. Yes Haaland can should do more, but to expect him drop deep and link up the okay like Kane is absurd. He’s not that guy and if that’s what City wanted, they should’ve just bought Kane. but If City isn’t going to set up to maximize his Haaland’s inherent strengths, then what’s the point of having him?

They measure better in almost every metric without Haaland in the team. More points, goals, possession and less conceded. So without doubt technically they are a better side when he doesn't play. They are certainly better to watch. The problem for Haaland is he isn't suited to City's style at all. At time he looks an absolute passenger. Even last season I said this doesn't look right at all, but then they go and bang off the treble. So what do I know.

If they were better without him then he wouldn’t be playing because Pep Guardiola is a better manger than you Jamie o whatever your name is..

I mean City could roll out their 2nd team & it would still be formidable. The fact is, City have been chomping at the heels of Liverpool & Arsenal literally all season. All 3 of them have have been jostling for the spot at the top more than once but as it stands, I feel that Liverpool have squandered what should have been a runaway season for them but it's all falling apart. Arsenal are still looking strong & I'd never dismiss Liverpool from pulling back if City or Arsenal play a disastrous 2/3 games but looking at it today, I really can't see City letting go of this premiership title.

yall said that last season too i remember. but glad ure firing the boy to proove all doubters once again...

No doubting haaland when he is on it is a phenomenal goal scorer. But let’s be honest. His numbers are padded af most of his goals are not spectacular techy goals… I personally prefer the team without him.

😂😂😂😂😂. When you are a top top athlete, people will say things and you have no choice but to prove them wrong, If people talked down on Messi who is top top top top class, Haaland too will not be safe. City should keep winning, Haaland shold keep scoring and rivals can keep talking down, Nothing lasts forever, even City days and Haaland days will come to an end. We must enjoy it while it lasts

“They are better - they win” 😂😂😂

Haaland is out of form. We are playing better without Haaland because he is out of form at the moment. Any team is better with an in form Haaland in it.

De Zerbi flavor has faded like it did at his previous clubs he has been at. I like his style and they have punched way above their weight but it eventually catches up with smaller clubs but he doesnot have answers now. They play far better football than United; Chelsea and Newcastle yet sit behind. City must keep Haaland on the bench for a few games when he gets back and use as sub. They more fluid at the moment when he doesnot play. Scary stuff .

The area City must improve that they pass much better into the box. They pass bad for Haaland and Alvarez. Midfield keeps the ball for long in front of box. Pep knows the reason. With Mahrez they did it better.

I guess City will be better when Haaland leaves then, last season apparently he was using City as a stepping stone to another team. So this shows that it won't change anything. As has been proved before Haaland, with Haaland and after Haaland. City are just managed well, the end.

I think they're better. Many times they struggle to break down teams with Haaland in it.

Its only brighton😂

Watch the runs halaand makes and he gets next to no service. I agree with the caller I think pep prefers a false 9

This agenda is to protect Harry Kane

Come watch the Sports Bar if you want to hear drunk analysis from these two.

I wonder how haaland feels about the golden glove being handed over by pep benching him

This BS, delusional narrative has to stop, He literally had the 4th most assist in the Man City squad last season At 22 Messi had 92 goals and 46 assists in 200 games while Haaland had 187 goals and 44 assists in 236 games Ronaldo: Minutes per goal or assist at 21 was 156. Messi: Minutes per goal or assist at 21 was 103 Haaland: Minutes per goal or assist at 21 was 78 He’s clear much more then a goal scorer, he’s literally had only two less assists then messi at 22 years old, a master of getting into space, can carry the ball forward when heading up top, great at creating changes, a master at creating more space for his teammates when attacking due to getting the defenders to focus on, great at keeping the ball for Man City by rescuing it when it’s high in his air due to his amazing air ability, brilliant at pressing he tops the Premier League charts for pressures in the final third etc….he didn’t make city worse, they scored more goals with him and he won them the treble, he’s a never before seen freak of nature. Do you remember the good old days where they had Sterling and Mahrez running all the way to the goal line and putting in a cross that nobody got to? You remember how Phil had to stop playing on the wing where he performed the best and become a make shift false 9 who struggles to finish consistently? The team isn’t playing to his strengths, 68% of his runs aren't used by Man City team-mates

They scored more goals the season before they bought him.

City will sell Haaland to Madrid for £170m and put the cash towards the £300m they already have to spend and then revamp the team, Bernardo will go £50m KDB May even go to Saudi for £100m city would then have around £500m to spend.

Just like how Al Nassr are better without someone

The disrespect to Haaland is outrageous. The guy literally won the treble for us. Without Haaland we wouldn’t have won the champions league

So Well Said by CANDY 🍭

This rubbish again. No, they aren’t. Never won a treble in their history until he joined. Never even won the champions league. He broke a goalscoring record that stood for 30 years. In his first season. As a 22 year old. He’s a top player and the disrespect he gets is ridiculous.

No.

Alvarez is a ghost just like Haaland

City are better without Haaland. He’s a great lad and I love him but we are a better and more complete team without him. We battered Liverpool 4-1 without him last season and he’s been absolutely anonymous against the biggest teams. Cash in and go back to the false 9

City are better without Haaland.

This Man City team would suit perfectly someone like Tevez. Alvarez is a poor version of Tevez.

It's not a question it's a fact. He may be a great goalscorer but he's a woeful footballer. A one trick pony who offers nothing else on the pitch.

We are way better without him. He cant score gor his life

Frank Gallagher on the phone

Harland will be sold city are a much better team without him

I said months ago, City are better without Haaland. When Haaland is in the team the rest of the players have to work harder to win the ball back because he’s very half hearted closing down his opponents. Defenders have now worked him out too, that’s why he doesn’t score so many these days, especially against the better teams. If he’s not scoring, his contribution is very little. Most of the goals he scored last season were more or less put on a plate. I believe he’ll be gone soon.

Yes, they’re better without him. If he play today they probably barely win 2:1

Harland not a good striker but a Good fullback

And Keano was right all along about Haaland

Its what seperates pep from alot of managers, hes not afraid to change it up when the pressure is on. He can always find a way to win and not be afraid to drop a top striker like haaland. Yeah he has the weapons, but it's all about execution.