Erling Haaland

Pundits and fans alike rushed to social media to point out the often-formidable striker was far from his best in a no-show display against his side's ...

The Norwegian failed to have a single shot on target as his side fell to a defeat from a winning position against their bitter foes, with the normally prolific No 9 having a poor game for his side. [Bruno Fernandes' equaliser was shrouded in controversy after a VAR decision](/sport/football/article-11635185/Man-United-awarded-equaliser-VAR-offside-Marcus-Rashford-deemed-NOT-interfered.html) [Relive all the action from the Manchester derby as United secure famous win](/sport/live/article-11628135/Manchester-United-vs-Man-City-Premier-League-2022-23-Live-Result.html) - His side fell to a 2-1 defeat in the derby having lead 1-0 with 12 minutes to play

Erling Haaland was unable to find the scoresheet as Manchester City fell to defeat against Man Utd.

"It’s not easy to create chances, United here the last few games concede one goal in the Premier League. It's not easy to defend 30 or 40 metres in front with their two guys." "We behave good, we behave like the six years we had together. [has already broken a slew of records](https://www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk/all-about/erling-haaland) with his extraordinary performances, becoming the first player to score 20 Premier League goals before the turn of the year - even with a break for the World Cup. Guardiola admitted after defeat at Old Trafford that the service he has may have to improve if he is to start scoring more goals again. "We tried to drop him knowing [Luke] Shaw and [Raphael] Varane would follow him.

Dietmar Hamann has sensationally claimed former side Man City were a 'better team' WITHOUT Erling Haaland as the striker's dry spell continued.H.

[Keep up to date with all the latest](https://talksport.com/football/1282444/transfer-news-gossip-rumours-premier-league-manchester-united-liverpool-chelsea-arsenal-ronaldo-messi-mudryk-fernandez-felix/) [news, rumours and gossip with our LIVE transfer blog](https://talksport.com/football/1282444/transfer-news-gossip-rumours-premier-league-manchester-united-liverpool-chelsea-arsenal-ronaldo-messi-mudryk-fernandez-felix/) [the former City and Liverpool midfielder saw coming](https://talksport.com/football/1124648/erling-haaland-manchester-city-pep-guardiola/), having told talkSPORT about the challenge Guardiola was likely to face ace after signing the striker in the summer. Rashford, meanwhile, had managed just four league goals before heading off to the World Cup, but has looked transformed since the tournament and has now scored in seven straight games for United – the first player to do that since Cristiano Ronaldo in 2008. He may have scored three goals to end 2022 in wins over Leeds and Everton, but he is yet to find the net in a dry 2023 so far, with the Manchester derby defeat the third straight game he has failed to score. [or not, according to the referee](https://talksport.com/football/1303012/pep-guardiola-marcus-rashford-offside-goal-bruno-fernandes-man-utd-man-city-petr-cech/) – in Bruno Fernandes’ equaliser, after Jack Grealish came off the bench to put City in front. [City suffered a 2-1 defeat to Manchester United](https://talksport.com/football/1302924/marcus-rashford-injury-comeback-man-utd-man-city-arsenal-manchester-derby/) in a pulsating Manchester derby and a game that what was a tale of two strikers.

That's the astonishing verdict of former Etihad midfielder Didi Hamann - even if the striker manages 40 goals this season. Advertisement. Erling Haaland's match ...

[Didi Hamann](https://www.the-sun.com/sport/6919047/dietmar-hamann-cristiano-ronaldo-morocco/) - even if the striker manages 40 goals this season. Needs to be spread around so the opposition have lots to think about." Another wrote: "Agreed. [Sir Alex Ferguson](https://www.the-sun.com/who/sir-alex-ferguson/)'s United eventually suffered for the same reason when Dutch master [Ruud van Nistelrooy](https://www.the-sun.com/who/ruud-van-nistelrooy/) was their targetman. [Jack Grealish](https://www.the-sun.com/who/jack-grealish/) headed [City](https://www.the-sun.com/sport/football/team/1857/manchester-city/) in front on the hour but [Bruno Fernandes](https://www.the-sun.com/who/bruno-fernandes/) levelled controversially and [Marcus Rashford](https://www.the-sun.com/who/marcus-rashford/) sent Old Trafford wild by [sweeping home a Red Devils' winner](https://www.the-sun.com/sport/7133770/man-utd-2-man-city-1-derby-rashford-fernandes/). [Haaland](https://www.the-sun.com/who/erling-haaland/) had just 19 touches, including only three in the [United](https://www.the-sun.com/sport/football/team/278/manchester-united/) box, and was off-target with both his two goal attempts in a 2-1 loss.

Another heir to Erling Haaland's throne has emerged at Red Bull Salzburg and Liverpool should look to repeat a transfer trend that was popularised by ...

[Michael Edwards](https://www.liverpool.com/all-about/michael-edwards), the club's former sporting director had a bit of a soft spot for signing Red Bull products. Having been coveted by numerous European giants, he had to wait until his 18th birthday to make the move to Europe and chose wisely. The latest of those players looking to follow in the footsteps of Haaland is Ivorian international Karim Konaté. They just keep coming and then moving onto some of the best sides in European football. When Erling Haaland broke onto the scene, he came out of nowhere, and immediately swept every talent under the rug. At his best, he plays like a giant among mortal humans and leaves defenders trailing and sprawling on the ground in his wake.

That's the astonishing verdict of former Etihad midfielder Didi Hamann - even if the striker manages 40 goals this season. Advertisement. Erling Haaland's match ...

[Didi Hamann](https://www.thesun.co.uk/sport/20760267/dietmar-hamann-cristiano-ronaldo-morocco/) - even if the striker manages 40 goals this season. Needs to be spread around so the opposition have lots to think about." [HOW TO GET FREE BETS ON FOOTBAL](https://www.thesun.co.uk/sport/betting-tips/19779073/football-free-bets-offers-bonus-new-sign-up/) [L](https://www.thesun.co.uk/sport/betting-tips/19779073/football-free-bets-offers-bonus-new-sign-up/) Another wrote: "Agreed. [Sir Alex Ferguson](https://www.thesun.co.uk/who/sir-alex-ferguson/)'s United eventually suffered for the same reason when Dutch master [Ruud van Nistelrooy](https://www.thesun.co.uk/who/ruud-van-nistelrooy/) was their targetman. [Jack Grealish](https://www.thesun.co.uk/who/jack-grealish/) headed [City](https://www.thesun.co.uk/sport/football/team/1196654/manchester-city/) in front on the hour but [Bruno Fernandes](https://www.thesun.co.uk/who/bruno-fernandes/) levelled controversially and [Marcus Rashford](https://www.thesun.co.uk/who/marcus-rashford/) sent Old Trafford wild by [sweeping home a Red Devils' winner](https://www.thesun.co.uk/sport/21043616/man-utd-2-man-city-1-derby-rashford-fernandes/). [against Spurs tomorrow.](https://www.thesun.co.uk/sport/21024499/arsenal-tottenham-north-london-derby-tactics/) [Haaland](https://www.thesun.co.uk/who/erling-haaland/) had just 19 touches, including only three in the [United](https://www.thesun.co.uk/sport/football/team/1196656/manchester-united/) box, and was off-target with both his two goal attempts in a 2-1 loss. And Hamann responded by posting on social media: "Man City was a better team without Haaland, even if he scores 40 goals this season." "Having that obvious focal point in a team costs you points in the long run."

New documentary lifting the lid on transfer market sheds light on how Premier League champions convinced Norway star to join from Borussia Dortmund last ...

When you understand that you have a better sense of how to negotiate.” "The transfer market has almost become a competition in itself," Berrada says. Yes, there's an element of the transaction - the salary, the fee, the commission. We spent a lot of time explaining the football project. [Crystal Palace](https://www.mirror.co.uk/all-about/crystal-palace-fc) chairman who reflects on the need to look at the human side of a deal, and [West Ham](https://www.mirror.co.uk/all-about/west-ham-united-fc) co-chairman David Sullivan as he explains why his club “sometimes has the money, sometimes doesn’t have the money” to sign players. When you boil it down to its essence, he wanted a football project. You have to really try and understand who you are speaking to. [Tottenham](https://www.mirror.co.uk/all-about/tottenham-hotspur-fc) for Serie A is detailed but so is Fabian Ruiz’s refusal to sign a new contract at Napoli as he aims to secure a move away before ending up at Paris Saint-Germain. [Erling Haaland](https://www.mirror.co.uk/all-about/erling-braut-haaland) arrives from Borussia Dortmund in a deal worth £51.2m, though the overall financial outlay is much higher because the Norway striker is on a salary eclipsed only by PSG’s Kylian Mbappe and [Cristiano Ronaldo](https://www.mirror.co.uk/all-about/cristiano-ronaldo) at Al-Nassr. "I get the impression our clubs are getting better at squad planning, understanding who their targets are ahead of the window and beating their competitors to the punch," he says. A chart detailing the City Football Group’s club-by-club spend at that stage of the window is displayed as another voice, who is unnamed and not shown on screen, provides context around the umbrella of clubs’ overall strategy. One of the more compelling scenes in Deadline Day: Football’s Transfer Window , the documentary series released by Sky today, arrives midway through the opening episode when the cameras are allowed to film a snippet of a meeting at

Manchester City won the race to sign Haaland from Borussia Dortmund in the summer, with the Norwegian scoring 27 goals in 24 appearances so far.

When you understand that you have a better sense of how to negotiate.” Yes, there's an element of the transaction - the salary, the fee, the commission. Haaland's family - including father Alfie who previously played for City - have made it clear they have a plan for the striker's career that will get the most out of his talents. We spent a lot of time explaining the football project. What you don't realise is the sheer amount of pressure you deal with. "A player like Haaland really could have chosen any top team in Europe.

Luke Shaw insists it was a team effort to shut out Erling Haaland's during Manchester United's morale-boosting win against Manchester City.

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Tony Cascarino has admitted he felt sorry for Erling Haaland in the Manchester derby on Saturday.Manchester City were beaten by Manchester United at O.

Get up to £40 in free bets on selected events. The spirit of the team is so huge, the belief is there that the game is 90 minutes and we can fight back. £20) on selected events at odds of 2.00+, in 7 days. “After half-time we had to sub Martial, he had some complaints, and the game changed. He exclusively told talkSPORT: “One headline in the the papers, and I am sure we will talk about it later, has Haaland been part of the problem? The Dutchman was full of praise for his side after their 2-1 win over City, saying: “The first half we played very well.

Tottenham news: Harry Kane has been backed as the best striker in the Premier League ahead of the North London Derby.

Harry Kane scores goals from outside the box, headers, tap-ins, the lot - he is the most complete striker, and still the best in the Premier League for me." "It’s inevitable that it’s going to happen, and 15 Premier League goals in a Tottenham team that don’t really create much is phenomenal this season. We are talking about a world class striker and for sure he is going to beat every record. This is important to have this exchange of favours." He told Sky Sports: "Of course he would love to [break Greaves' record], but I just think he wants to score goals full stop. Spurs boss Antonio Conte outlined just how important the forward is to his side ahead of the clash on Sunday.

He has scored 21 goals in the Premier League already, plus five in the Champions League. However, since the turn of the year, the Norway superstar is yet to ...

Man City was a better team without Haaland, even if he scores 40 goals this season— Didi Hamann (@DietmarHamann) The German former midfielder tweeted: “Man City was a better team without Haaland, even if he scores 40 goals this season.” [Haaland](https://www.sportbible.com/erling-haaland) joined [City](https://www.sportbible.com/manchester-city) from Borussia Dortmund in the summer and was in prolific form before the World Cup break.

Is Man City just off to a slow restart? Or do bigger problems lurk beneath the surface?

It should also be pointed out that even with the avalanche of goals Haaland scored with Dortmund, all they ever managed to win was one DFB-Pokal Cup, though obviously a different set of circumstances. One or more additional slip-ups in the league and the Champions League will be all City care about anyway. But this isn’t a team without bottle, as being able to hold off Liverpool two of the past three seasons down the stretch to the last day shows. But his positioning keeps the wide forwards in their spots instead of ducking in and out and all around. However big and whatever the problems are at City (everything’s relative, says this Liverpool supporter), Haaland isn’t responsible for Kevin De Bruyne still kind of playing with the same look on his face that he had at the World Cup, which was akin to just having stepped in dogshit. City’s striker-less formations of the past two or three seasons saw an array of movement and passing from their attacking five that no team could keep track of it all. Bernardo Silva’s goal threat has dried up, though that might be due to playing off of the frontline as he has, at least occasionally, in the past. The current reigning two-time champions have kind of labored out of the World Cup break, with a draw and a loss in their four league games since the Premier League restarted. Haaland scored in the 24th minute, and then City only managed two blocked shots in the 40 minutes between that and being equalized. City have had a nasty habit this season of turning off once they get up a goal. City usually count on team-wide brilliance, not individual (as weird as that sounds given the amount of individual brilliance they have). After 18 games last season, City had 44 points, had scored 44 goals with a +35 goal-difference.

Pep Guardiola has confessed that Manchester City must find a way to involve striker Erling Haaland in their build-up play after the Norwegian endured a ...

It's not easy to defend 30 or 40 metres in front with their two guys." "It’s not easy to create chances, United here the last few games concede one goal in the Premier League. "We behave good, we behave like the six years we had together. Available on [all audio platforms](https://podfollow.com/1618416642/view). "We tried to drop him knowing [Luke] Shaw and [Raphael] Varane would follow him. [Scott Saunders](https://twitter.com/_scottsaunders) hosts [Graeme Bailey](https://twitter.com/GraemeBailey), [Toby Cudworth](https://twitter.com/Toby_Cudworth) and [Tom Gott ](https://twitter.com/TomGott2)in the latest episode of Talking Transfers.

The Norway international was a peripheral figure in Saturday's 2-1 Premier League derby defeat to Manchester United.

The forward is still the Premier League's top scorer with 21 goals, but has failed to score in his last three games in all competitions.

“We’ve watched City’s last few games and in the first half they’ve not been at it always in games and we’ve known that." It is not the amount of touches but it is true that when we look at areas and you have to look at him. At their best, they have 11 outfield players – including goalkeeper Ederson as a sweeper – but with Haaland they are a man down in terms of building up their play in Guardiola’s style of the past seven years. It raises the question of whether City are a better “team” without the best No 9 in the world. At the moment we have a process and when teams are sat in their 18-yard box it is more difficult,” he said. Haaland’s team-mates suggested earlier in the campaign it would take time for the ponytailed predator to adapt to playing in a Guardiola team.

Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola has admitted that he wants to see more from former Borussia Dortmund man Erling Haaland after he failed to find the net ...

And despite seeing them lose again, he insisted the performance at Old Trafford was more like the City we have come to admire and appreciate. But this was the opposite. But Haaland has not found the back of the net in his last three outings and looked nothing more than a passenger in City's crushing 2-1 derby defeat at Old Trafford on Saturday. "He had enough touches, but it’s true that when you are looking at areas then you have to look at him. The Spaniard added: "We were there all the time and I could recognise my team. The Norwegian hitman has plundered 27 goals in 24 appearances in all competitions, including three hat-tricks.

Could it be that Pep Guardiola's majestic side, champions without Haaland in four of the last five seasons, was actually a better team without him in their ...

We did that and the crowd was bouncing and it's a wonderful ground to be at when it is. “Of course in the game against them in October we learned a big lesson. “We're still in four competitions. “In the second half they've always come back out and been more their normal selves. “It's too early to think about that,” said Shaw. But we were there all the time, I could recognise my team.

The Norway international was a peripheral figure in Saturday's 2-1 Premier League derby defeat to Manchester United.

“We were there all the time, I could recognise my team,” he said. “I would say the inconsistency was in terms of results but not performances,” he said. They punished you when before it didn’t happen, we always found a way to get the results.

Erling Haaland is yet to find the back of the net in 2023 and found himself on the periphery in Manchester City's derby defeat by local rivals Manchester ...

[Premier League](https://www.mirror.co.uk/all-about/premier-league), making him the division's top scorer by a sizeable margin. [The £51million signing](https://www.mirror.co.uk/sport/football/transfer-news/breaking-man-city-erling-haaland-26916271) did not have a shot on target at Old Trafford and Guardiola said the 22-year-old needs to be more involved in games going forward. Guardiola's concern over Haaland's lack of involvement comes after former City midfielder Didi Hamann voiced his fears over the Norwegian hitman. "We were there all the time and I could recognise my team," said Guardiola. Despite losing again at United, Guardiola said his team's performance was back to how it should be, after their feeble showing against the Saints. He had enough touches, but it’s true that when you're looking at areas, then you have to look at him.

Faltering City were beaten 2-0 by Southampton in the Carabao Cup on Wednesday and 2-1 by United in Saturday's Premier League game at Old Trafford.

Haaland had just eight touches in the first half against United and the reigning Premier League champions are now five points behind leaders Arsenal, who have a game in hand. Faltering City were beaten 2-0 by Southampton in the Carabao Cup on Wednesday and 2-1 by United in Saturday's Premier League game at Old Trafford. Despite suffering back-to-losses against Southampton and Manchester United, Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola insisted that the defeats were simply down to "little margins against these top, top teams".

Manchester City suffered a 2-1 loss against Manchester United at the Old Trafford Stadium on Saturday. Here's what is being said about Erling Haaland.

It’ll be interesting to see how they play because you’ve got to feed him, but I don’t think they’ll be able to play the way they used to play because the more direct you play, the more goals he’ll probably get you”. The 22-year-old was in a stellar form before the FIFA World Cup 2022 and has already netted 21 goals in 17 Premier League 2022-23 games, and five goals in six Champions League games. Haaland joined City after a move from Borussia Dortmund in the summer transfer window of 2022.