But the £64million signing has struggled with the demands of the Premier League, looking a level below the class required to lead the line for a side hoping to be crowned Premier League champions. Alvarez scored 29 goals in 57 appearances in his first season in Spain, 17 of those coming in La Liga where he started 30 of 38 games. While he has four in six Champions League outings, league goals have dried up somewhat this season with seven in 21 appearances. His record for City is also a clear and obvious indication over his ability to carry that form into the Premier League – something Gyokeres has so desperately struggled with. But as Gyokeres’ season is demonstrating, there are just no guarantees when it comes to solving a problem up top.

Source: Metro January 28, 2026 14:12 UTC