– Haaland’s first season in the Premier League has been fantastic. But since he plays in a financially drugged and state-owned football team, which by all accounts has circumvented various financial regulations, the goal balance, the titles and the success are not quite easy to assess. It’s cheating. That is the claim from Expressen commentator Noa Bachner to news. Expressen’s profiled commentator Noa Bachner believes that Haaland’s success must be put into perspective. Photo: Petter Arvidson / BILDBYRÅN – Will be a problem The harsh words are spoken before Saturday’s final in the FA Cup, which could end with trophy number two for Haaland in a City kit. And next Saturday, City can crown the season with a historic treble if they also defeat Inter in the Champions League final. But Bachner believes that success should come with a solid dose of aftertaste for both club and players. – If Haaland is to break records, he should probably remain in the world’s best club team. It is more the problem with Manchester City as a whole, that they could be stripped of various records and titles if found guilty. It will probably be a problem for individual merits as well, says Bachner. Erling Braut Haaland collects individual awards after his first season with City. Photo: John Walton / AP – Haaland benefits from what The Expressen profile refers to the news that came in February that Manchester City is being investigated for over a hundred breaches of the Premier League’s financial regulations and risks being stripped of both titles and, in the worst case, being kicked out of the league. – But surely this primarily applies from the period of the 2009/10 season to the 2017/18 season (so long before Haaland signed for City)? – The violations City are accused of laying the foundation for the team they have today and for building the club he plays for. Their position of power, which Haaland clearly benefits from, was obtained with the help of money and the investments the violations are about. Therefore, it is difficult to know where you have City and all their success, he believes. This is being investigated by Manchester City for In each of the seasons from 2009/10 to 2017/18, the Premier League claims that there are breaches of rules related to providing correct financial information, which gives a correct picture of the club’s financial position. In each of the seasons from 2009/10 to 2012/13, the Premier League claims that they have not included all of the allowances in the contract of the manager (which in the period was Roberto Mancini). In each of the seasons from 2010/11 to 2015/16, the Premier League claims that they have not included all of the allowances in the contracts of players. In each of the seasons from 2013/14 to 2017/18, the Premier League claims that they have not followed the regulations of Uefa. In each of the seasons from 2015/16 to 2017/18, the Premier League alleges that they have not followed the Premier League’s rules relating to profitability and sustainability. In each of the seasons from 2018/19 up to and including the 2022/23 season, the Premier League alleges that there have been breaches of the regulations to cooperate and assist the Premier League during an investigation. – His records are tarnished The Expressen writer emphasizes that he thinks Haaland is an incredibly good player, who probably plays for the world’s best club team, with what is probably the world’s best coach. But: – He might not have scored over 50 goals if City had behaved differently between 2008 and 2022. At the moment, of course, he should not be deprived of anything, but as many note: It is impossible to know how we will look back on this City team and their success. So also with the players, he says. And adds: – His records are slightly tarnished by playing for City, who may have cheated their way into the position of power they have today. Do you hope Erling Haaland finds a new club soon? news has presented Bachner’s statements to Alfie Haaland and offered the Haaland camp to comment. We have not yet received an answer. We have also offered City to respond to the allegations of financial doping. – Getting completely wrong news’s football experts Carl-Erik Torp and Kristoffer Løkberg frown a little at the statements coming from Sweden. Torp agrees that there should be a debate about the prerequisites for City to have ended up in this position and attracted all the star players, but believes it would be wrong to use it to devalue what the 22-year-old from Jæren has achieved. – I think it would be completely wrong to question what individual players have delivered on the field, says Torp. Løkberg believes that it could quickly end with a City verdict when the investigation is finished, but believes that you have to separate the snot from the moustache. – If they are convicted, then it is cheating. But for me, it doesn’t take anything away from what Haaland has done on the pitch in isolation. He has made a very good team even better. In my mind, I make a difference in terms of football, says Løkberg. Carl-Erik Torp and Kristoffer Løkberg do not fully understand the statements coming from Sweden. Photo: Montage news – Zero charm with City The news expert believes that it has become part of modern football with superstar teams and financial differences. Haaland cannot be blamed for that, he emphasizes. – It is true that what City has been doing in recent years has zero charm. I don’t like that team at all, and you don’t get the feelings for City that you might get for an Arsenal team in the early 2000s that had their unbeaten streak (The Invincibles), or the United team that won the treble. Times are different now, says Løkberg. The news expert says that when he sits and watches teams like PSG in the Champions League, he sees teams with fantastic footballers. But it is not a team he wants to win. – Precisely because of the way the club is structured, because it goes against the reason why I became a football supporter. I buy those arguments, but Haaland’s achievements themselves, and if we isolate the football team Manchester City, are fantastic. When I sit down to learn more about football and study the tactical and technical aspects, I want to watch City. But there is another side to the matter, says the Viking player. news’s football writer Thore Haugstad follows closely both Haaland’s career and the investigation of Manchester City. Haugstad understands Bachner’s perspective. – Of course it would have been easier to admire Haaland’s records if City had not had the owners they have. And if City are found guilty of breaking the rules, then Haaland’s success will obviously be put in a completely new perspective. Spending a lot of money is normal. But cheating is unforgivable, says Haugstad. – Looking forward to this case being put to rest Manchester City has previously commented on the allegations of financial violations as follows: – Manchester City is surprised by the accusations, especially considering the extensive material that the Premier League has gained access to. The club welcomes an independent investigation, in part because of the extensive amount of indisputable evidence supporting the club being considered, the club wrote in a statement, adding: – We look forward to this matter being put to rest once and for all. Erling Braut Haaland was recently able to lift the Premier League trophy for the first time. Photo: LEE SMITH / Reuters Guardiola wants speed The investigation into Manchester City is still ongoing, and recently manager Pep Guardiola came out and asked for speed in the process. – In 24 hours, both parties should sit down with the lawyers. We don’t have to wait a year or two. Why not get it settled quickly? asked a rhetorical Guardiola. – I would like a clarification tomorrow, preferably this afternoon, he added. This is how Manchester City can be punished If the commission concludes that Manchester City is guilty of one or more of the breaches of the rules that the Premier League has sent to them, the commission has the option of imposing the following sanctions on a club: A reprimand Suspension from playing league matches Deduction of points from past or future matches Recommend to the Premier League Board to order matches to be replayed Recommend that the league expel the club Order the club to pay unlimited compensation to an individual or club Reversing or refusing the registration of a player A combination of previous said sanctions Give a suspended sentence Order the club to pay a sum they deem appropriate Take other measures they deem appropriate Haaland: – Needs a big performance Haaland has scored 36 Premier League goals and a total of 52 goals in all tournaments for City this season. Now two not entirely insignificant games remain before he puts an end to his debut season in light blue. First the FA Cup final on Saturday, then the Champions League final on 10 June. The Norwegian 22-year-old says in the interview with the FA that he is very much looking forward to his first final at Wembley. – When you play for a club like Manchester City you have to fight for every single trophy. The FA Cup is a trophy the club has not won for four years, and we want to change that. Everyone is very excited to come to Wembley to play this final, says Haaland. Kick-off at Wembley on Saturday is 4pm. news is present at Wembley. Erling Braut Haaland is the top scorer of all time in the Premier League. See all his goals.
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