Erling’s rare goalless performance against Chelsea left him frustrated, considering the numerous opportunities he had throughout the match. However, his manager Pep Guardiola remains supportive and expects him to recover in future games.
During his post-match interview, Guardiola commented on Haaland’s performance, acknowledging that he is not the best person to give advice to strikers since he only scored 11 goals in his 11-year playing career. However, he expressed confidence that Haaland will find the back of the net in the next game.
The defending champions were outplayed by Chelsea in the first half, with Raheem Sterling scoring the opening goal for Mauricio Pochettino’s side. However, Manchester City showed resilience in the second half, with Rodri equalizing in the 82nd minute.
Manchester City had high expectations going into the game, riding an 11-game winning streak. However, they failed to meet those expectations for a significant portion of the match, with Chelsea exploiting their defensive weaknesses. Guardiola acknowledged that the team’s first-half performance was below their usual standards.
Looking ahead, Manchester City will aim to bounce back in their upcoming match against Brentford. A victory in this mid-week clash will help narrow the gap with the current league leaders, Liverpool, who have 57 points. With Haaland playing a crucial role in Manchester City’s success, all eyes will be on him to see if he can regain his form and contribute in the upcoming games.
According to the Source essentiallysports.com