Football

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

September 12, 2026

Alonso has offered glowing praise for Joao Pedro, placing the forward on an equal footing with Erling Haaland. In making the high-profile comparison, Alonso also noted that Joao Pedro's style of play brings Karim Benzema to mind.

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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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