Football

Joao Pedro is as good as Erling Haaland and reminds me of Karim Benzema, says Xabi Alonso

September 12, 2026

Manager Xabi Alonso has shared an extraordinarily high assessment of forward Joao Pedro. According to Alonso, the attacker performs on a level comparable to Erling Haaland. Furthermore, he noted that Pedro's style of play evokes memories of Karim Benzema.

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#	Team	P	Pts
1	Arsenal FC	4	12
2	Manchester City FC	4	12
3	Brentford FC	5	9
4	Leeds United FC	4	8
5	Hull City AFC	4	8
6	Brighton & Hove Albion FC	4	7

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