Will it be Nunez or Haaland who decides the destination of the Premier League title?

Glory for Pep or Klopp? Arteta, Rodgers and Lampard — all out? Johnny Nicholson answers the most pressing kick-off questions ahead of season No.30
Will it be Nunez or Haaland who decides the destination of the Premier League title?

New men up top: With the title all but certain to be going to either Anfield or the Etihad, Darwin Nunez and Erling Haaland are likely to have a major say. Pic: PA Wire/Examiner graphic

Will Erling Haaland be a goal machine?

It seems hard to imagine he won’t score a lot of goals, however, the potential for a less-than-stellar season is definitely there. Against Liverpool on Sunday he was clearly unfit, lumbered around, took only 16 touches, won zero headers, made no interceptions or dribbles and completed just seven passes, missing two sitters. More worrying than that was the fact City looked far a more ordinary, unsophisticated and predictable side playing with a big man up top. That being said, Pep Guardiola relishes coaching players to work in his teams. Whether Haaland can learn quickly will determine how well the season goes for him.

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