Haaland and De Bruyne returned to the starting lineup together for the first time this season against Brentford on Monday following lengthy spells on the sidelines due to injuries. De Bruyne suffered a hamstring injury on the opening day of the season and has only made two league appearances since then, while Haaland was sidelined for two months due to a foot injury. Previously, the manager had commented that the duo increased City’s likelihood of winning matches but didn’t necessarily make their style of play more attractive.
“It’s simple. They are players that win games by themselves,” Guardiola stated during a press conference. “When one player scores 60 goals, it helps you to win games. When you play with a player that makes a thousand million assists, it helps you to win games. You don’t have to study at Harvard or Yale to understand that.”
City will aim to briefly claim the top spot in the Premier League table when they face Everton on Saturday, marking Sean Dyche’s 300th game in charge in the English top flight. Guardiola has emerged victorious in 16 of his 17 encounters against Dyche. “Congratulations, it’s a good milestone,” Guardiola acknowledged. “We have faced each other many times at Burnley and in his period in Goodison. When you achieve these numbers it is because you have been so consistent.”
Last season, Everton, alongside Brentford, managed to avoid defeat at the Etihad Stadium in all competitions. They secured a 1-1 draw against Guardiola’s side during Lampard’s managerial stint.
Erling Haaland
Erling Håland
This season he played in total 17 times for 1401 minutes for Premier League.
Erling Haaland scored 13 goals for Manchester City. He procured 5 assists. He received 1 yellow card and no red cards.
His team is currently 2nd in Premier League. In the last match Manchester City won 3-1 against Brentford. The next match in Premier League will be against Everton.
Manchester City performance and stats
Manchester City is currently 2nd in the Premier League with 49 points.
In the last 22 games, it has won 15 times, drawn 4 times, and lost 3 times. In its last match, Manchester City won 1-3 against Brentford.
It has a positive goal difference after scoring 54 goals and conceding 25.
Manchester City will play the next match in Premier League against Everton on Saturday 10th of February in Manchester. The prediction is Manchester City winning the match.
Kevin De Bruyne
Kevin De Bruyne
This season he played in total 4 times for 205 minutes for Premier League.
Kevin De Bruyne scored 1 goal for Manchester City. He procured 3 assists. He received no yellow cards and no red cards.
His team is currently 2nd in Premier League. In the last match Manchester City won 3-1 against Brentford. The next match in Premier League will be against Everton.
Manchester City performance and stats
Manchester City is currently 2nd in the Premier League with 49 points.
In the last 22 games, it has won 15 times, drawn 4 times, and lost 3 times. In its last match, Manchester City won 1-3 against Brentford.
It has a positive goal difference after scoring 54 goals and conceding 25.
Manchester City will play the next match in Premier League against Everton on Saturday 10th of February in Manchester. The prediction is Manchester City winning the match.