Erling Haaland has said he likes to play FIFA before big football matches - just like Luke Littler does whenever he's preparing to play at a darts tournament.
Littler has wowed the world with his exploits over the past few weeks, performing strongly in the World Darts Championship, Bahrain Masters and Dutch Masters.
Prior to his win over Dirk van Duijvenbode in the Netherlands last week, the 17-year-old was seen playing EA Sports FC 24, which is still known commonly as FIFA.
And Haaland has now revealed he also likes to go on the game whenever he's about to play football in real life.
Erling Haaland loves to play FIFA before big matches - just like darts sensation Luke Littler
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"I don't have any special routines," the striker said.
"I try not to think too much before a game. Normally the night before a game, I play on my PlayStation and try and relax as much as I can.
"I don’t do anything special. I like to score with myself on FC24, that’s about it.
"I don’t do anything special, I just try and relax and look forward to the game."
Haaland is the poster boy for the video game, which released in September last year.
And whether he opts to ever give Littler a match in the future remains to be seen.
The darts star decided to play FIFA on a live stream with girlfriend Eloise Milburn on Sunday night, with thousands tuning in.
Littler did, however, recently deny meeting his other half while playing the game.
"No!" he told the Guardian when asked about that speculation. "That was a weird story they made up.
"We met on the development tour in Leicester in August but became friends at the last [tournament] in Milton Keynes."
Littler proceeded to hit back at trolls for targeting both himself and Eloise.
Some online have given the couple abuse due to their four-year age gap, with Eloise older than the darts star.
But Littler insists he doesn't care and that the couple are taking steps to limit the vile messages they receive.
"We knew people would find out [about their relationship] but it started off very bad," he stated.
"As the weeks go on [the abuse of Milburn on social media] has been almost forgotten. We’ve been talking for a few months now.
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Luke Littler recently took to TikTok with Eloise Milburn to show themselves playing FIFA
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"I’ve brung her along to the worlds, got to the final and whatever people say, they can say it. It’s not going to affect me or my mental strength.
"I’ve got guys doing my Instagram now and they delete it before I see it."
Littler is currently focused on playing in the Premier League.
The youngster will go up against Luke Humphries in the opening match of that competition.
As for Haaland, the Norway international hasn't played for City since a 1-0 defeat to Aston Villa on December 6.
Erling Haaland has flourished for Man City ever since his arrival 18 months
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The 23-year-old is, however, on the verge of making his return from injury.
Haaland could feature on Wednesday night when City host Burnley in their Premier League clash (7.30pm).
