A tale of two strikers

The best centre-forwards have always cost the big money so despite breaking Everton’s transfer record three times during his first spell on frontmen and the Blues’ rich tradition for number nines, a hallmark of David Moyes’ sides has often been having the most potent performers in the attacking midfield areas. That remains the case this term as despite having two clear options vying to spearhead the attack, this team continues to feel ‘striker light.’

For almost an hour, Everton’s stubborn resistance had their hosts getting increasingly frustrated and it wasn’t just a rearguard action with Moyes’ men being more than a match for Pep Guardiola’s side but while striker Beto has netted just once all season – and his back-up Thierno Barry, who replaced him with 15 minutes to go, has yet to find the net – Haaland continues to be prolific with this brace taking his tally for club and country to 23 for this term alone, a total that many frontmen would be proud of come May,...