The Anomaly of Haaland and Cherki: What Their Performance Says About Modern Football Erling Haaland's double against Crystal Palace was met with a collective shrug from football fans this week, a feat that once would have been hailed as a masterpiece.
Instead, it was just another day at the office for one of the world's most feared strikers. Haaland and his teammate Rayan Cherki's impressive performances are not solely due to their physical prowess.
Their skills on the ball are undeniable, but what's striking is how seamlessly they fit into Pep Guardiola's pressing heavy system.