Erling Haaland form means one title-winning Manchester City star will need to remain patient

The arrival of Erling Haaland at Manchester City is proving to be the success that everyone expected it to be. After just eight matches so far this season - including the Community Shield final - the Norwegian striker has registered 12 goals and one assist - which has included two hat-tricks.

While the 22-year-old has been urged to do more for the team by his manager and teammates, his goal return since moving to City from Borussia Dortmund in the summer is simply staggering. He could quite easily go on to break several goalscoring records this campaign, and Pep Guardiola would probably still want more from his striker.

As many expected, it didn't take long for Haaland to form a frightening partnership with Kevin De Bruyne, who has already helped himself to a goal and five assists this term. The Belgian's cross for Haaland's goal against Aston Villa last weekend was a simple demonstration as to why the City forward will not struggle for service - not that anyone claimed he would.

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Haaland has also linked-up well with England international Phil Foden in the opening few matches of the new campaign - with the pair threatening to cause havoc whenever they're within five yards of each other. Foden, who has scored twice this term, has already proved that he, like De Bruyne, is more than capable of helping the Norwegian out.

Although Haaland's transition to the Premier League has been seamless, it has seen Riyad Mahrez forced to settle for a reduced role so far this campaign. The Algerian winger has featured on seven occasions for Guardiola's side, but only three of his appearances have come as a starter.

Given that the 31-year-old