Erling Haaland Breaks His Silence After Firing Blank in Manchester City’s Humiliation

Published 10/01/2023, 10:14 AM EDT

Manchester City suffered their first defeat in the Premier League against Wolverhampton Wanderers. Cityzens’ flawless start to the league campaign concluded after their underwhelming display in the recent games. Meanwhile, their star striker Erling Haaland conveyed a message to the supporters after the reigning champs suffered a humiliating loss in the away fixture.

The Norwegian sensation is renowned for his goal-scoring prowess but failed to alter the 2-1 scoreline of this crucial match. Haaland was also unable to assert any pressure in the attacking third and struggled to overcome the strong defense of the rivals. On this note, the ex-Dortmund star, being a good sport, shared a few words and expressed gratitude for the fan’s unwavering support after the defeat.

How did Erling Haaland react to City’s loss?

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The 23-year-old talisman managed just a single shot on target in the entire 90 minutes against Wolves. He currently leads the top scorer in the league with 8 goals. However, the Norwegian starlet had no answer to the Wanderer’s tactical brilliance in the entire game. Haaland took to social media to express his gratitude and pledged to learn from his mistakes for better performance in the next game.

He remarked in his Instagram story, “Always grateful for your support. We will learn from yesterday and make sure we do better next time”. City went behind in the 13 minute of the game with Ruben Dias’s surprising own goal. Julian Alvarez evened the scoreline in the 58 minute with an outstanding free-kick but was unable to secure any winning goal.

Hwang Hee-chan’s strike for the Wolves in the 66 minute exposed the defensive vulnerabilities of the Cityzens. They skillfully absorbed City’s pressure and capitalized on their pace to executive effective counterattacks. The Sky Blues’ defeat in their seventh game has unseated them from their top spot in the league, with Tottenham and Arsenal trailing right behind with just one point.

Meanwhile, City is set to encounter a formidable challenge in their upcoming UCL match after suffering two consecutive defeats in their previous fixture.

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What’s next for Manchester City in their campaign?

The reigning European champions are set to take on RB Leipzig in the UEFA Champions League group match at Red Bull Arena. Both teams kicked off their championship campaign with a victory, securing three points each. The European giants have also faced off each other in the round of 16 tie in 2022-23 UCL campaign. City emerged victorious against Leipzig with a staggering 8-1 triumph in aggregate. However, the defending champions find themselves in a contrasting scenario, this time following their lackluster performances.

Pep Guardiola’s side suffered a 1-0 loss against Newcastle United in the EFL Cup, eliminating them from the competition in the third round. Following a setback in the Premier League, City is grappling with injury woes with key players like Kevin De Bruyne, John Stones, and Bernardo Silva out of the action. Nevertheless, fans are optimistic that the Cityzens can still clinch the victory on 5 October as the season moves forward.

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Prabuddha is a soccer writer at EssentiallySports. Growing up watching the sagacious Manchester United where legends like Wayne Rooney, Rio Ferdinand and Paul Scholes shone, Prabuddha has been an admirer of the EPL giants, and looks forward to the new era stars like Bruno Fernandes and Marcus Rashford as the torch bearers. Keen follower of the game, he values weaving his articles with facts, analysis and captivating narratives.

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