Liverpool fans excited ahead of Haaland's visit to Anfield

Erling Haaland's performances and goalscoring streak make him the man to break the ice in the upcoming game against Liverpool. While it will be his first game at Anfield with Manchester City, the Norwegian has a history against the Reds. The 22-year-old striker, who comes into the clash after being rested in the draw against Copenhagen, has two previous appearances against Jürgen Klopp's side.

From his time with Salzburg, both of which came in the 2019/20 UEFA Champions League group stage. Despite both meetings ending in victories for the Liverpool side, first 4-3 in England and then 2-0 in Austria two months later.  A young Leeds native took great pleasure in scoring a goal at Anfield at the age of just 19.

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That Haaland was just taking his first steps in international football, but today he is a sure-fire goalscorer for Pep Guardiola's side and already has 20 goals in 13 games played in domestic and international competitions. Since his arrival at the Citizens in the last transfer window, except against Bournemouth on matchday two, the Norwegian has scored in each of the nine Premier League games he has played.

He also registered three assists for his team-mates. From Kevin De Bruyne to Phil Foden, Julian Alvarez to Bernardo Silva, Erling Haaland was able to respond to whoever his partner was in the box. That will be the main thing to work on for Liverpool, who have conceded 18 goals in 12 games this season.

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Pep Guardiola's side, second in the English Championship, will go in search of a win that will keep them in touch with current leaders Arsenal. Jürgen Klopp's side, tenth with just 10 points, need all three points to get back on track.