Ex-Man United ace makes admission over Man City stars Julian Alvarez and Erling Haaland before derby
manchestereveningnews.co.ukFormer Manchester United striker Dimitar Berbatov believes Manchester City ace Julian Alvarez can benefit from being in Erling Haaland's shadow.
Alvarez, who helped Argentina win the World Cup in Qatar last year, has made a highly encouraging start to this season, scoring seven goals and registering four assists in his first 15 appearances.
His attacking output is a direct result of him forcing his way into manager Pep Guardiola's first-choice starting XI. The Argentine, who will turn 24 in January, has started all of City's opening nine Premier League games this season, chipping in with four goals and three assists.
He has often linked up with Haaland, who has operated just ahead of him, forming a deadly partnership. READ MORE: Pep Guardiola has bruising City truth for new United investors READ MORE: City fixtures confirmed for festive period The Norwegian, following his brace against BSC Young Boys in the Champions League on Wednesday, is now up to 11 goals for the season, meaning it is still difficult for Alvarez to establish himself as City's main man.
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