Arsenal legend Thierry Henry has backed Kylian Mbappe over Manchester City striker Erling Haaland as the debate rages on over the two superstar attackers.
Haaland scored a brace as Pep Guardiola's side thrashed Sevilla 4-0 in the Champions League in Spain on Tuesday night, while Mbappe scored both of Paris Saint-Germain's goals as the Ligue 1 outfit defeated Juventus at the Parc des Princes.
City's Norweigan striker has made a scintillating start to the season, registering 12 goals and one assist in eight appearances. The 22-year-old, who arrived from Borussia Dortmund in the summer, has started every game for City so far this season.
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Since Haaland and Mbappe burst onto the scene, people have argued over who the better player is - with several pundits split on the debate. However, Henry - who, like Mbappe, started out at Monaco - has backed his compatriot when asked about his preference.
While explaining why he would choose Mbappe, Henry pointed towards the Frenchman's versatility, telling CBS: "Mbappe can create and finish. Haaland doesn't create. He finishes.
"Mbappe can play on the right and on the left. He can play in the middle. Haaland can only play in the middle.
"He is a magnificent player and with him they can win the Champions League last year. Against Real Madrid, if it was him at the end of those chances that they missed, they will have been focused on scoring one or two. For now, Mbappe is still my vote."
Haaland became the fastest-ever player to reach 25 Champions League goals with his brace in Spain - reaching the milestone in just 20 appearances.
The former Dortmund man broke the record of 30 games previously held
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