A week ago Manchester City fan John Howarth broke the habit of a life time and won more than £1000. This Easter he switched back to his usual routine and hit the jackpot again.
28.03.2023 - 16:55 / manchestereveningnews.co.uk
Sergio Aguero reckons Erling Haaland can be the key difference for Manchester City against Bayern Munich when they lock horns in the Champions League quarter-finals next month - but admits his former employers will need more to go all the way this season.
Having effectively replaced Aguero one year after his City departure, Haaland - who cost £51million when he signed from Borussia Dortmund - has totted-up a staggering 42 goals for his new team in 37 games including 10 in the marquee European competition. Having spent two-and-a-half years in Germany, the Norway forward knows all about Bayern and Aguero is tipping his impact to be decisive.
Aguero, 34, gave City their first Premier League title when he netted in the most dramatic circumstances on the final day of the 2011/2012 season. He went on to pick up another four top-flight medals, as well as scoring a club-record 260 goals before moving to Barcelona and retiring.
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However, similarly to his esteemed teammates over his time with the club, European honours eluded him as City continue their Champions League charge against Bayern this campaign. Writing about that showdown in his Stake.com blog, Aguero said: "They know Haaland well enough and they know what he can do.
"None of this should come as a big surprise to them. The main difference is that he's in a team like City now, which has a great offensive playing style with many possible variations. They need to figure out how to stop the whole team, though, not just Haaland."
Aguero added: "City needed a striker with clinical finishes in the last yards and that's the type of addition that they were wanting. But a single player can never guarantee a title, it's about the
A week ago Manchester City fan John Howarth broke the habit of a life time and won more than £1000. This Easter he switched back to his usual routine and hit the jackpot again.
Manchester City are in a thoroughly luxurious position at the minute when it comes down to their attacking options.
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After Manchester City fan John Howarth was left quids in by a Mo Salah goal he decided to treat his wife, Lisa. But he didn't have jewellery, a holiday in the sun, or a meal at a top restaurant in mind.
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Thomas Tuchel admitted now is not the time to make major changes to Bayern Munich as the new coach tries to keep their Treble hopes alive.
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Everything is set for a dramatic and thrilling conclusion to the Premier League season.
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The two-week international break is now upon us, which will hand Premier League sides the opportunity to rest and recuperate.
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