⚽ Liverpool's Egyptian King vs Manchester City's Norwegian Goal Machine
Erling Haaland scored 22 goals, with 19 non-penalty goals, showcasing a strong finishing ability. His goals per 90 minutes stands at 0.72. Mohamed Salah netted 29 goals, including 20 non-penalty goals, with a goals per 90 of 0.77. While Haaland's finishing is impressive, Salah's superior total goal count and higher non-penalty goals indicate a slightly better goal threat this season.
Haaland provided 3 assists, contributing to a total of 25 goal involvements. Salah excelled with 18 assists, leading to a total of 47 goal involvements. Salah is clearly the more creative player, significantly impacting his team's attacking play.
Haaland registered 11 tackles with a success rate of 37.5%, and made 5 interceptions. Salah had 21 tackles with a higher success rate of 47.1%, alongside 9 interceptions. While both players are primarily attackers, Salah's defensive contributions are notably superior, demonstrating a commitment to team defense.
Haaland contributed to 31% of Manchester City's goals and 6% of assists. Salah accounted for 34% of Liverpool's goals and 28% of assists. Salah's contributions are more crucial to his team's overall attacking output, making him a linchpin for Liverpool.
Haaland played 2,736 minutes across 31 matches, averaging 0.72 goals per 90. Salah logged 3,371 minutes in 38 matches, achieving 0.77 goals per 90 and a remarkable 0.48 assists per 90. Both players are consistent, but Salah's higher minutes and assist rate show his greater efficiency in contributing to the attack.
Haaland received 2 yellow cards, while Salah had only 1 yellow card and no red cards. Both players were available for all matches they started. Salah shows slightly better discipline, contributing to his reliability throughout the season.
Both players operated in elite squads. Manchester City averaged 61.3% possession with 71 goals across the season, while Liverpool maintained 57.7% possession and scored 85 goals. Salah's impact was greater relative to his team's output, contributing to both goals and assists at a higher rate than Haaland did for City.
Haaland's total contributions (goals + assists) stand at 25, while Salah's are at 47. In terms of efficiency metrics, Salah outperformed Haaland in assists, defensive contributions, and overall goal involvement. Salah's dominance in overall contributions and creativity cannot be overlooked.
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