– Not to understand
- Manchester City – Southampton, at 16:00 on Viaplay
LONDON (Dagbladet): – It is simply not understandable. It is exceptional and unique, the Viaplay expert tells Dagbladet.
We are in the press room at the Emirates Stadium in London. Outside, Arsenal and Bodø/Glimt warm up before the match in the Europa League. A little later in the evening, Bodø/Glimt lose 3-0.
VIAPLAY EXPERT: Rune Bratseth was ringside when Arsenal played against Bodø/Glimt at the Emirates Stadium on Thursday. Here from the press room at the stadium. Photo: Tore Ulrik Bratland
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The same thing happened to another Scandinavian team in England the day before. FC Copenhagen lost 5-0 to Manchester City, and everything is as before with Scandinavian football.
But then everything is not as it was before.
The world’s most attractive soccer player comes from Norway. Taking his rampages for granted from now on would be foolish. The achievements of Bodø/Glimt and FC Copenhagen show that Scandinavian players still have a long way to go to the top of Europe.
Haaland – on the other hand – is pure world class.
![SENSATIONAL NORDMANN: 19 goals in two months at Manchester City. The start in England has been sensational for Erling Braut Haaland. Photo: NTB SENSATIONAL NORDMANN: 19 goals in two months at Manchester City. The start in England has been sensational for Erling Braut Haaland. Photo: NTB](https://www.dagbladet.no/images/77391782.jpg?imageId=77391782&x=6.1904761904762&y=3.3989266547406&cropw=81.904761904762&croph=94.991055456172&width=688&height=532&compression=80)
SENSATIONAL NORDMANN: 19 goals in two months at Manchester City. The start in England has been sensational for Erling Braut Haaland. Photo: NTB
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About the Norwegian titan, Bratseth says:
– We saw what a sensation he was already in Salzburg (2019/2020). He was partially so in Molde too, in small glimpses. But it was in Salzburg that it really started to take off. It continued at Borussia Dortmund. Many thought it would be more difficult in the Premier League. It has not been. He just keeps going.
Bratseth points out:
– It is simply beyond comprehension. We had not thought that we would get to experience something like that from a Norwegian. It’s nice.
![England: - What is he doing? England: - What is he doing?](https://www.dagbladet.no/images/77318437.jpg?imageId=77318437&x=18.849206349206&y=33.232628398792&cropw=29.960317460317&croph=32.02416918429&width=151&height=107)
England: – What is he doing?
Few know better what he is talking about than Rune Bratseth. He played 60 games for Norway and scored four goals in the period from 1986 to 1994. He was a central defender for Werder Bremen from 1987 to 1994.
In his glory days, he was a colossus at the Weserstadion – a mighty German stage.
When people discuss who is the best Norwegian soccer player of all time, Bratseth is always there. His colleague in Viaplay, Lars Tjærnås, has the following at the top:
1) Erling Braut Haaland.
2) Hallvar Thoresen.
3) Rune Bratseth.
![FEAT: Egil «Drillo» Olsen and Rune Bratseth cheer in front of an American flag after beating Poland in 1993. The following year, Norway played in the World Cup in the USA. Photo: NTB FEAT: Egil «Drillo» Olsen and Rune Bratseth cheer in front of an American flag after beating Poland in 1993. The following year, Norway played in the World Cup in the USA. Photo: NTB](https://www.dagbladet.no/images/73990434.jpg?imageId=73990434&x=0&y=9.1422719141324&cropw=83.292978208232&croph=88.550983899821&width=688&height=496&compression=80)
FEAT: Egil «Drillo» Olsen and Rune Bratseth cheer in front of an American flag after beating Poland in 1993. The following year, Norway played in the World Cup in the USA. Photo: NTB
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– What do you think about the debate about the Norwegian footballer of all time?
– It won’t be that long. I am satisfied with the career I had. But this is happening on another level.
– Do you think that Haaland is already the Norwegian footballer of all time? Or should he win major titles first?
– When we have to see the story in retrospect, it should be a little longer. We have to hope that he is not exposed to injuries and that he is allowed to win quite a few things. I think that will happen. He plays on a very good team.
19 goals in 11 games in the Premier League and Champions League: It has been so far for Manchester City. He has had touches in the games but appears at the right time in front of goal.
– Has the world seen anyone like it?
– There are quite a few fantastic footballers. But the records fall quite quickly. I read in Kicker that he has already set seven records in the Premier League context, says Bratseth.
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Naughty theory
– You understand that it is something extraordinary when you prioritize Manchester City against FC Copenhagen. There may be matches that are interesting in the beginning. But because of Haaland, it attracts viewers.
And:
– You think: When will the first goal come?
![IN THE HEADLINES: Erling Braut Haaland graces the back cover of the Manchester Evening News on Saturday. - It's not something I can teach Haaland about scoring goals, says manager Pep Guardiola. IN THE HEADLINES: Erling Braut Haaland graces the back cover of the Manchester Evening News on Saturday. - It's not something I can teach Haaland about scoring goals, says manager Pep Guardiola.](https://www.dagbladet.no/images/77394049.jpg?imageId=77394049&x=0.5730659025788&y=0&cropw=98.567335243553&croph=99.649122807018&width=688&height=853)
IN THE HEADLINES: Erling Braut Haaland graces the back cover of the Manchester Evening News on Saturday. – It’s not something I can teach Haaland about scoring goals, says manager Pep Guardiola.
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At 16:00 today, Southampton awaits at the Etihad Stadium. This was one of the teams City failed to beat in the Premier League last season. With a Norwegian in top form, things will quickly change today.
The Norwegian titan graces the headlines in Saturday’s edition of the local newspaper Manchester Evening News.
– It’s not something I can teach him about scoring goals. The instincts are innate. He did it in Norway, Austria and Germany. He moves after a good goal, says manager Pep Guardiola.
Premier League
Arsenal | 8 | 7 | 0 | 1 | 20 | – | 8 | 21 |
Manchester C. | 8 | 6 | 2 | 0 | 29 | – | 9 | 20 |
Tottenham | 8 | 5 | 2 | 1 | 19 | – | 10 | 17 |
Brighton | 7 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 14 | – | 8 | 14 |
Chelsea | 7 | 4 | 1 | 2 | 10 | – | 10 | 13 |
Manchester United | 7 | 4 | 0 | 3 | 11 | – | 14 | 12 |
Newcastle | 8 | 2 | 5 | 1 | 12 | – | 8 | 11 |
Fulham | 8 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 13 | – | 15 | 11 |
Liverpool | 7 | 2 | 4 | 1 | 18 | – | 9 | 10 |
Brentford | 8 | 2 | 4 | 2 | 15 | – | 12 | 10 |
Everton | 8 | 2 | 4 | 2 | 7 | – | 7 | 10 |
Leeds | 7 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 10 | – | 10 | 9 |
Bournemouth | 8 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 6 | – | 19 | 9 |
Aston Villa | 8 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 6 | – | 10 | 8 |
West him | 8 | 2 | 1 | 5 | 5 | – | 9 | 7 |
Southampton | 8 | 2 | 1 | 5 | 8 | – | 13 | 7 |
Crystal Palace | 7 | 1 | 3 | 3 | 8 | – | 11 | 6 |
Wolverhampton | 8 | 1 | 3 | 4 | 3 | – | 9 | 6 |
Leicester | 8 | 1 | 1 | 6 | 14 | – | 22 | 4 |
Nottingham Forest | 8 | 1 | 1 | 6 | 6 | – | 21 | 4 |