Albion expert Warren Aspinall has revealed why he won’t take Erling Haaland out of his Fantasy League team this week.

The Norway striker will be a huge threat to the Seagulls when Manchester City head to the Amex on Saturday.

Aspinall, the former Albion forward who offers his insight on BBC Radio Sussex, joked that Haaland has gone quiet ever since he started looking to him for goals for his fantasy team.

Speaking on the Albion Unlimited podcast, Aspinall said: “City have got lots of injuries but they are still world class players in that side, aren’t they?

“Haaland has got 11 goals this season – but I don’t think he has scored since I put him in my team!

“I’m not going to take him out on Saturday because he’ll go and bang in a hat-trick!

“I’m going to keep him in there and I’ll take the two points he gets every week lately.”

Haaland started as City played Sporting in Lisbon in the Champions League this evening.

But he missed a penalty as the hosts responded in some style to Phil Foden's early opener to win 4-1.

Former Albion striker Viktor Gyokeres twice converted from the spot in his hat-trick.

City sent on Kevin De Bruyne for the last few minutes.