Evra: With Haaland, Man City now have no Champions League excuses | OneFootball

Manchester United hero Patrice Evra insists Manchester City have no Champions League excuses this season with Erling Haaland leading their attack.

The Norwegian has netted 11 league goals in his first seven outings, a haul that includes two hat-tricks against Crystal Palace and Nottingham Forest respectively.

"He [Haaland] is a monster. He is using his physique, he's a killer in front of goal, he does the right movements, he's sharp for someone tall and strong. He's like a cat," Evra explained.

"He got them back on track and that's why he's a number nine, and this is a real number nine. City were winning the league without a striker, but in the Champions League they struggled, now I feel like they have no excuse.

"When they lost that final against Chelsea, Guardiola decided to play without any striker, now this won't happen again."