Erling Haaland — vs Crystal Palace (A)✅ GW1 blank vs Bournemouth still came with volume: 4 shots in the box, 1–2 big chances, ~0.74–0.86 xG.
✅ Never failed to score against Palace in the league.
✅ Penalty taker and City’s focal point. Palace lost 2-0 in GW1.
❌ First fixture of the week...
Bruno Fernandes — vs Ipswich (H)✅ Best fixture on the board: promoted Ipswich at Old Trafford.
✅ Pens + set pieces. Returned in 14 of 18 league starts under Carrick.
❌ United lost 2-0 at Hull in GW1 and Bruno blanked
João Pedro — Chelsea vs Brighton (H) ✅ Goal + assist vs Fulham (11 pts).[ 3 shots in the box, 1 big chance, 0.63 xG in GW1.]
❌ Not on penalties ; Ceiling is lower than Bruno/Haaland
