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Alex Brotherton

Robbie Fowler explains why critics were wrong about Man City star Erling Haaland

Erling Haaland has enjoyed a superb start to life at Manchester City, making a mockery of those who doubted his suitability to Pep Guardiola's side.

Haaland has scored 23 goals in 17 matches in all competitions this season, but one thing that some critics keep coming back to is the number of touches the striker has in games. Whenever the 22-year-old doesn't score in a game - which has happened on just four occasions in a City shirt - attention is drawn to him not being involved enough in City's build-up.

Now, former Liverpool and City striker Robbie Fowler has explained exactly why those critics are wrong. Speaking to Midnite, Fowler explained that Haaland's ability to pull goals out of nowhere is a huge strength for City, regardless of how often he touches the ball or how long he is on the pitch for.

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