Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta has been speaking to the media ahead of the crucial Premier League clash against Manchester City, with Erling Haaland a topic of conversation
Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta has admitted that no striker compares to Erling Haaland ahead of tomorrow's Premier League title showdown against Manchester City.
Haaland has netted 32 times in the league this season, meaning he is now just one shy of breaking Mohamed Salah's record for most goals scored in a 38-game Premier League campaign. Ahead of his side's visit to the Etihad Stadium tomorrow, Gunners boss Arteta had heaped praise on the Norway international.
"When you look at the numbers, there is no comparison with anybody else," the Spaniard said when asked about City's No.9. "He's able to produce that as well because the setup is done in the right way for him.
"Even with him they have the capacity to play in a different way." When quizzed on his potential plan to try and keep Haaland quiet, Arteta added: "We are working on their threats and their weaknesses. We know what they are. With City it starts with the goalkeeper.
"Just focus on us. We know what they can do. They can do so many things that you have to be adaptable."
Arsenal currently sit five points clear of second-placed City at the top of the table, although Pep Guardiola's side have two games in hand on their title rivals. The Gunners had been sitting a lot more comfortable just a few weeks ago before drawing each of their last three league fixtures, conceding seven times in the process.