Rio Ferdinand admits he was WRONG to doubt Erling Haaland
Daily MailPundits have continued to praise Erling Haaland after he scored yet another goal in Manchester City's 4-0 win over Southampton, but cast doubts on whether he will match the goal scoring records of Cristiano Ronaldo or Lionel Messi. Erling Haaland scored his 20th Manchester City goal on Saturday in just his 13th game Rio Ferdinand said the Norwegian striker's success at Man City was 'unheard of' "This guy has changed the game" "It's crazy what he's doing, it's unheard of" "I thought there would be a settling period but that isn't the case"@rioferdy5, @JoleonLescott & Joe Cole discuss Erling Haaland's incredible start to life in the Premier League đ„#PLTONIGHT pic.twitter.com/SHQ6v0mTsv â Football on TNT Sports October 9, 2022 His exploits have left City second in the league, one point off leaders Arsenal after nine games. Cristiano Ronaldo bagged his 700th career club goal against Everton on Sunday 'The variety of goals and the way he plays is perfect for him, there arenât enough of that type of striker that current defenders are used to. Despite their praise for the young striker, the pundits cast doubts on whether he would match the goal scoring record of Ronaldo, who scored his 700th career club goal against Everton on Sunday, or Messi, who sits just behind on 691.