Manchester City expert Steven McInerney from Esteemed Kompany has backed Erling Haaland to start in Wednesday’s EFL Cup third-round tie at Huddersfield Town , but he has suggested that there are six possible attacking alternatives if the Norwegian is given a rest.

Haaland has made a prolific start to the 2025-26 campaign for club and country, scoring a remarkable 13 goals in just eight appearances, including six Premier League strikes in five matches for Man City.

The 25-year-old was on the scoresheet once again last weekend, as he netted a superb opener in the Citizens’ with Premier League rivals Arsenal in which Pep Guardiola ’s side conceded a 93rd-minute equaliser at the Emirates Stadium.

Across all competitions so far this season, only Tijjani Reijnders

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