Who needs Erling Haaland?
Manchester City, if we're being honest. A 1-0 win over Leicester was deserved and enough to temporarily send Pep Guardiola's side to the top of the table, yet the problems City faced at the King Power in turning their possession into goals was a reminder of just what their £51m man brings to the team.
It is hardly a poor supporting cast and Kevin De Bruyne's perfect free-kick proved the winner. However, having adapted their style so well away from the false nine system that has had so much success over the previous two seasons there were signs of rustiness as City reverted back to playing without a figurehead as too many balls were pumped high into the box where the diminutive Julian Alvarez was never going to compete.
