Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola is looking for a subtle excavation in Liverpool’s new record-breaking signature, Alexander Isaac, claiming Erling Haaland is still slightly above him.<\/strong><\/p>\n The Reds charged a British record transfer fee to sign Isaac from Newcastle United this summer, but Guardiola doesn’t seem to agree that he is the best striker in the world.<\/p>\n Arne Slot said Isak is the best. This was placed at Guardiola at today’s press conference.<\/p>\n Guardiola felt that Haaland deserved to be on top of Isak, so Guardiola clearly disagrees with the slot, so please see the video clip below…<\/p>\n The Spanish tactician went on to say he knew football was merely an opinion, and admitted that others would probably say Lionel Messi or Cristiano Ronaldo was the best.<\/p>\n Still, he also insisted that he would not trade Haaland with anyone.<\/p>\n Statistics alone won’t answer any questions like this perfectly, but it’s interesting to look at the numbers anyway.<\/p>\n See below for Datamb’s graphics comparing the pros and cons of Haaland and Isak last season.<\/p>\n Haaland is ahead of Isaac with his aviation threat, but they are very similar to goals other than box touches and penalties.<\/p>\n Still, Isak appears to be more balanced as a creator due to his expected assist, but he also has a slightly higher conversion rate.<\/p>\n When it comes to goals last season, Haaland is certainly on top…<\/p>\n With him in Liverpool, it will be interesting to see how they compare this season and beyond.<\/p>\n That should theoretically give him the opportunity to score, as the Reds dominate the game and create opportunities over Newcastle, but of course football doesn’t always follow that logical path.<\/p>\n \t\t\t\t<\/div>\nAlexander Isak vs Erling Haaland – Who has better statistics?<\/h2>\n
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\n Player 2024\/25<\/strong><\/td>\n game<\/strong><\/td>\n the goal<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n Erling Haaland<\/strong><\/td>\n 48<\/td>\n 34<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n Alexander Isaac<\/strong><\/td>\n 42<\/td>\n 27<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n