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Erling Haaland has taken the Premier League by storm in his debut season for Manchester City. A total of 36 goals in 35 Premier League games is nothing short of world-class, and at just 22 years old it's scary to know that he can still improve.

Haaland has become a player whom defenses rightly fear, however he has only once hit the back of the net against Liverpool. Haaland was on the pitch when Jürgen Klopp's side managed a 3-1 win in the FA Community Shield against Manchester City and a 1-0 win back in October.



is constantly referred to as the toughest Premier League defender, so it's unsurprising that he has also been name-dropped by talisman. Speaking to Haaland admitted: "There is many good defenders but I have to say Liverpool, Van Dijk.



Liverpool.com says: It's well-documented how well Haaland has done in his debut Premier League season, but it's testament to Liverpool's defense to keep him from scoring even once past with Caoimhín Kelleher on duty for his lone League Cup strike.Haaland's record has been impressive, but Van Dijk's defending also deserves huge credit.


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