'It's much better when people transfer me out' - Premier League striker speaks on FPL, Haaland

Erling Haaland celebrates his latest hat-trick for Manchester City in the Premier League.

'It's much better when people transfer me out' - Premier League striker speaks on FPL, Haaland

Izuchukwu Akawor • Izuchukwu Akawor • 12:00 - 21.09.2024

The Premier League superstar believes Erling Haaland is a must-have for FPL managers but he loves it when they transfer him out of teams.

Newcastle United's star striker Alexander Isak has offered his thoughts on Fantasy Premier League (FPL), providing insights that will intrigue both football fans and fantasy managers.

In a recent statement reported by ESPN, Isak shared his perspective on his own FPL value and that of Manchester City's goal-scoring machine, Erling Haaland.

Isak's FPL Philosophy

Isak revealed a competitive streak when it comes to his FPL performance, stating, "I much better love to hear when people have transferred me out then I score two goals."

This comment suggests that the Swedish international thrives on proving doubters wrong and enjoys the satisfaction of rewarding loyal FPL managers who keep faith in him.

Newcastle United striker Alexander Isak loves to prove managers wrong.
Newcastle United striker Alexander Isak loves to prove managers wrong.

Despite his prowess on the field, Isak was quick to acknowledge the FPL dominance of Erling Haaland.

"You must have Haaland, unfortunately," Isak admitted, recognising the Norwegian striker's immense impact on both real and fantasy football.

Erling Haaland with the match ball after his hat-trick for Man City against Ipswich
Erling Haaland with the match ball after his hat-trick for Man City against Ipswich

The Numbers Game

The statistics back up Isak's assessment:

  1. Erling Haaland:

FPL Value: £15.3m

Form Score: 11.8

Total Points: 54

Goals: 9 in 4 matches

  1. Alexander Isak:

FPL Value: £8.4m

Isak has one goal and assist this season. (Credit: Imago)
Isak has one goal and assist this season. (Credit: Imago)

Form Score: 3.0

Total Points: 17

These numbers illustrate the considerable gap between Haaland and other premium strikers in the FPL landscape, justifying Isak's recommendation to include the Manchester City star in FPL teams.

Upcoming Fixtures

As FPL managers ponder their selections for the upcoming gameweek, they'll be keeping a close eye on both strikers:

Erling Haaland has been in outstanding form at the start of the 2024-25 season (Credit: Imago)

Haaland and Manchester City host Arsenal who are not scared of the Norwegian at the Etihad Stadium while Isak and Newcastle United travel to London to face Fulham.

These fixtures present opportunities for both players to add to their FPL points tallies, with Haaland facing a tough test against title rivals Arsenal, while Isak will be hoping to punish any FPL managers who may have transferred him out before the Fulham match.

Alexander Isak

Isak's comments offer a fascinating glimpse into how Premier League players view their FPL status.

While acknowledging Haaland's must-have status, Isak's competitive spirit shines through, reminding FPL managers that there's always potential for unexpected performances to shake up the fantasy football landscape.