Let’s set the scene: Manchester City, the treble-winning champions of everything glorious last season, are now seven games deep into a winless streak. Ouch. The latest blow? A 2-0 defeat to Liverpool at Anfield, leaving Cityzens scratching their heads and Guardiola pacing the touchline like a chess master short on moves.
Among the rubble of this mini-crisis, Erling Haaland, City’s goal machine and relentless optimist, has stepped up to deliver a message to the fans. But don’t expect a novel-length pep talk from the Norwegian. His Instagram post? Straight to the point:
“We’ve seen better days before, and we’ll see them again. We keep believing.”
Locked in? Good. Let’s unpack.
The Liverpool Clash: What Went Wrong?
City started the Liverpool game on the back foot, conceding early to Cody Gakpo in the 12th minute. A first half of struggle followed, and despite avoiding further damage before the break, Mo Salah iced the game in the second half with a penalty, courtesy of a Stefan Ortega foul on Luis Diaz. Final score: 2-0.
Pep’s problem? It’s glaring. While Haaland has been his usual lethal self, the supporting cast isn’t delivering. In fact, Haaland’s 17 goals in 19 appearances this season are keeping the ship afloat, but for how long?
Haaland’s Numbers Don’t Lie
Here’s a quick glance at the striker’s 2024/25 output:
- Games played: 19
- Minutes on the pitch: 1672
- Goals scored: 17
- Assists: 0
The man’s carrying the load, but even superheroes need sidekicks. And right now, City’s other attackers – looking at you, Phil Foden, Savinho, and Jack Grealish – are yet to score a Premier League goal this season. That’s a stat that stings.
The Bigger Picture: Can City Bounce Back?
After the game, Haaland was spotted telling Guardiola “Don’t worry” as they acknowledged the travelling City fans. It’s a reminder that the team is still fighting. Kyle Walker and Phil Foden also took to social media to rally the fanbase, urging belief and patience.
For Guardiola, the focus will be on spreading the attacking responsibility. The team can’t keep leaning on Haaland like a crutch. Grealish’s creative spark, Foden’s clinical edge, and Savinho’s promise need to translate into goals—fast.
Clock this: It’s Not Over Yet
Yes, City’s in a rut, but let’s not forget their history of pulling rabbits out of hats (or trophies out of thin air). As Haaland’s message says, “We’ve seen better days before, and we’ll see them again.”
Locked in? Good. Now let’s keep believing. Up the Blues!
