FANTASY FOOTBALL managers have all been left giddy with excitement after pictures emerged of a certain striker making his return.
Many managers have been practically guaranteed a goal a week whenever Erling Haaland played.
Indeed, the Norwegian has scored a whopping 17 goals in just 11 Premier League games, also adding three assists to that total.
And his exploits have seen him accrue a whopping 117 points in FPL – the highest of any player by a 34 points margin.
However, the more than 80 per cent of managers who have him in their team were left disappointed after he missed last weeks match against Leicester with a bruised foot.
City won the game 1-0 thanks to a Kevin de Bruyne free kick, although fantasy team managers would want to see the giant forward back in action as soon as possible.
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And they could have their wish granted after Haaland was pictured back in training alongside his Man City team-mates ahead of their clash against Fulham.
Upon seeing the pictures, one fan said: “IS THAT WHO I THINK IT IS.”
A second user said: “Thank god Haaland is back,” while another added: “HAALAND GET IN.”
However, one fan cautioned his peers of the antics Pep Guardiola usually pulls with heavy rotation.
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They said: “Knowing pep, he’ll play (Julian) Alvarez with Haaland coming off the bench.”
Earlier this week, Haaland revealed a striking new hairstyle as he neared his return.
The goal machine was seen with a pair of long braids rather than his usual slick back ponytail look.
And the new look left fans impressed.
But regardless of a hairstyle change, Haaland and fantasy team managers will be hoping it is business as usual in front of goal.
Source: Soccer - thesun.co.uk
