Micah Richards Picks the ‘Greatest Premier League Striker’, Puts Erling Haaland Above Didier Drogba & Andy Cole

Erling Haaland made a resounding mark on Manchester City, netting 52 goals within his debut season. The Norwegian starlet’s illustrious performances position him as one of the all-time best Premier League strikers for the seasons ahead. On this note, Micah Richard, the City’s icon, highly regarded Haaland, ranking him over PL legends including Didier Drogba and Andy Cole.

Meanwhile, Manchester City is ready to take on Liverpool in the league fixtures. Erling Haaland would aim to ignite his scoring prowess in this game following his return from the international fixtures in the Euro 2024 qualifiers.

Why does Erling Haaland claim to be better than Didier Drogba and Andy Cole?

The Cityzens’ prodigy garnered headlines after impacting the outcomes in the consecutive matches. He has been the rarest star who performed at the highest standards in the debut Premier League season. Haaland has proven to be one of the City’s successful players who contributed to their treble-winning year. Consequently, Micah Richards acknowledged his impact within this brief tenure in England.

The former City legend believes Haaland surpasses Drogba as the best PL striker for his physical presence in the games. Moreover, Richards mentioned the “goal per game” figures of the Dortmund starlet. The Norwegian forward has a jaw-dropping 1.04 goal-per-match ratio, underscoring his dominance in the league matches.

Micah Richard, although highlighted Didier Drogba’s “longevity”, signifying his stellar performances with 104 Premier League goals over the years.

Haaland also emerged as early front runners over legendary United forwards during the “winner stays on” game between Micah Richards and Daniel Sturridge at Sky Sports. The Sky Blues icon labeled him as a better PL striker compared to Andy Cole, Eric Cantona, and Wayne Rooney. Meanwhile, how is Erling Haaland preparing for Liverpool following these eyebrow-rasing claims? Let’s delve more into his preparation for the Premier League fixture.

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Can Haaland prove to be a threat to Liverpool?

Manchester City is currently the league leader with 28 points, holding a point advantage over the Reds. The 53rd Premier League clash between these England giants provides an opportunity to improve their standing with a crucial victory. Meanwhile, Haaland would look to increase his 13-goal tally as the leading scorer after finding the net against the Reds.

The Norwegian icon experienced discomfort after sustaining an ankle injury against the Fero Islands in his last Euro qualifier match. He missed the game against Scotland due to this injury following their unsuccessful qualification for the Euro 2024. However, Haaland is physically fit to face Liverpool after his recovery, potentially influencing this crucial PL match at Etihad Stadium.

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