According to the Englishman, it would be intriguing to see how Manchester United’s new boy Lisandro Martinez will cope against the towering presence of Manchester City’s Erling Haaland on Sunday, October 2.
It goes without saying that Erling Haaland has been an unstoppable force since switching to the Premier League this season, bullying opposition defenders and making goalscoring look easy.
So far, the Norwegian has recorded an unbelievable 11 goals and one assist in just seven appearances for Manchester City in the Premier League. Across all competitions, his numbers stand at 14 goals and one assist in 11 games.
Lisandro Martinez, meanwhile, has put doubts regarding his height to bed by producing a series of solid displays for Manchester United following his arrival this season. The Argentine has been one of the most reliable defenders in the Red Devils’ squad so far, featuring in eight games across all fronts.
This weekend’s derby could be his opportunity to further prove that his height is no barrier to his game. It remains to be seen how he’ll cope with Erling Haaland.
Where Manchester City and Manchester United stand in the Premier League table
Manchester City currently occupy the second spot in the table with 17 points from seven games so far. The Cityzens have recorded five victories and two draws in the English top flight this season.
Manchester United, meanwhile, sit in fifth spot in the table with 12 points from six games. Erik Ten Hag’s men have won four and drawn two of their six matches in the division so far.
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