First, Julian Alvarez stepped in to fill the considerable shoes of Kevin De Bruyne, and then he was needed to replace the goals of Erling Haaland.
With both De Bruyne and Haaland returning, Manchester City are World Champions and have the Premier League title in their own hands.
Phil Foden is getting the plaudits for his exceptional form at number ten - but Alvarez has arguably been City's more important deputy.
To be able to ease the burden of De Bruyne's loss, and then Haaland's, is no mean feat. They are not only the best two players at City, but arguably the best two players in the world.
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