JAKARTA - Former Manchester United player Wayne Rooney has tipped his former rivals Manchester City to retain the league title after they bought Erling Haaland. The Citizens are the reigning Premier League champions after winning the competition with Liverpool last season. They are one point ahead of the Reds to embrace the title. The title is likely to be defended by Pep Guardiola's team. Moreover they have been quite active in the transfer market this summer to strengthen the squad, including landing Haaland. Rooney reported by The Times. Haaland was brought in by City in June for a transfer fee that is not small. The Citizen paid a total of 85.5 pounds, or Rp1, 5 trillion. The arrival of this Norwegian international is also predicted to sharpen City's attack line. Moreover, Haaland was very productive while still in Borussia Dortmund uniform.
"That he (Haaland) will make City better, handle everything and give them that edge over Liverpool," Rooney said. "If he has a good start to the season I think he can become a superstar in the league. why do I see Manchester City defend the title," he added. City had the opportunity to immediately beat Liverpool in the first week of the Premier League this season if they won over hosts West Ham United in tonight's opener. Liverpool themselves opened the campaign with disappointing results. They only brought home one point after a draw at Fulham headquarters on Saturday.
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