Since Manchester City signed Erling Haaland a few years ago, the importance of the “pure No.9” has …
Since Manchester City signed Erling Haaland a few years ago, the importance of the “pure No.9” has been rediscovered across the league.
This season, that trend continues — with Arsenal’s Gyökeres and Manchester United’s Šeško leading the line as classic strikers who thrive inside the box.
Meanwhile, Liverpool took a different approach by bringing in Hugo Ekitike, a “No.9.5” hybrid between a striker and a playmaker, who wasted no time by scoring on the opening matchday.
Will the traditional No.9 once again dominate, or will new hybrid forwards define the era?
Either way, the Premier League promises top-level battles we can’t take our eyes off!