The brilliance of real strikers like Julian Alvarez or Erling Haaland this season has given Manchester City fans hope of a historic season. In a recent match against Fulham, both strikers started together for the first time in a Man City squad, and the result was a 2-1 victory for the defending champions.
Although Haaland scored from the spot and equalled the record for the most goals in a season in Premier League history, he did not have a great match against Fulham. On the other hand, Alvarez's shining moment came when he scored a perfect shot from outside the penalty area, raising the score to 2-1 and securing all three points for Man City.
What's interesting is that coach Pep Guardiola changed his tactics and dared to use two real strikers in the squad at the same time. This could be a sign that the Spanish strategist understands how wrong he was over the years when he stubbornly clung to the "virtual striker" scheme.
Haaland has often scored from the ball in the penalty area this season, but his ability to shoot from long distance is not his strong point. This is where Alvarez's surge comes in handy for Man City, as the Argentine striker's ability to shoot from outside the box is impressive.
In conclusion, the combination of Haaland and Alvarez can be the key to Man City's success this season. With Haaland's goal-scoring prowess and Alvarez's ability to shoot from outside the box, Man City has a lethal attacking force that can overcome any opponent.
