Kylian Mbappe and Erling Haaland have been pitted against each other for years.
Several players and pundits have chimed in on who they reckon is the better forward.
Rodri hinted Haaland is superior to Mbappe as a player.
However, others such as Thierry Henry claimed Mbappe is better than Haaland.
Regardless of where one stands in the seemingly never-ending debate, there is no questioning both players’ brilliance.
Kylian Mbappe says Man City always have a chance of Premier League glory due to Erling Haaland
Kylian Mbappe and Haaland have not let the comparisons affect each other’s respective game and instead, they have soared since breaking through.
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The Manchester City goalscorer has certainly been more successful than the Frenchman in recent seasons, as he has won two Premier League titles and the treble since his move to the Etihad Stadium in 2022.
Mbappe holds Erling Haaland in high esteem, as he told Sport BILD that City are always in the running to win the league due to the Norwegian’s presence: “Of course, Liverpool has to be mentioned first and foremost, as they’re determined to win one title after another. But I also have high hopes for Arsenal, because the core of the team has known each other for a long time, and that’s a crucial factor in football. And Manchester City is always at the forefront anyway, with Pep Guardiola and Erling Haaland.”
Erling Haaland looking on before Manchester City v Tottenham Hotspur
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However, Mbappe, who is pally with Rayan Cherki backed Arsenal to win the title, saying: “That’s tough. Maybe Arsenal, maybe it will be their year. It would certainly be easier to say City or Liverpool.”
Kylian Mbappe and Erling Haaland’s stats compared last season
Haaland will be determined to deem the World Cup winner’s prediction incorrect this campaign. Pep Guardiola expects more from Haaland on and off the pitch this season and he will be hoping to deliver for his legendary manager.
Last season, the star striker’s goal and assist numbers paled in comparison to Mbappe.
STATS LAST SEASON GOALS ASSISTS
KYLIAN MBAPPE 43 4
ERLING HAALAND 31 4
Haaland scored 12 fewer goals than Mbappe last season.
However, this time around, the Leeds-born marksman has the chance to outdo the former Paris Saint-Germain virtuoso if he returns to his brilliant best in front of goal.