Erling Haaland has taken full responsibility for Manchester City’s poor run of form, pointing the finger squarely at himself after their latest defeat to Aston Villa. The striker, who has been a goal machine since joining City, admitted he hasn’t been living up to his own high standards this season.
City’s 2-1 loss at Villa Park marked their ninth defeat in 12 games across all competitions, with Haaland struggling to find the back of the net in recent weeks. Despite starting every Premier League game this season, the Norwegian has scored just once in his last six matches.
RECALL:
Haaland began the season on fire, scoring 10 goals in his first five league matches, including two hat-tricks. However, his scoring touch has gone missing, leaving him visibly frustrated on the pitch. The 24-year-old’s slump has coincided with City’s struggles, as the champions sit six points off the Premier League’s top four.
QUOTES:
In a brutally honest post-match interview, Haaland didn’t hold back:
“I haven’t been good enough and haven’t delivered for City this season. I have to do better. The first person I’m looking at is myself.”
He added:
“I haven’t been scoring my chances. It’s not good enough from me. In defining moments, I’m failing to score, and I’ll do everything I can to turn this around.”
The striker also touched on City’s broader issues, saying:
“We’re not able to win matches anymore, and we can’t control them like we used to. We know how important confidence is, and I know I need to do more to help this team.”
CITATIONS:
Haaland’s candid comments reflect his frustration but also his determination to improve. With a Boxing Day clash against Everton looming, the striker has vowed to work harder than ever to rediscover his form and get City back on track.
KEEP IN MIND:
While Haaland may blame himself, his record-breaking abilities are still undeniable. City fans will hope his self-awareness is the first step toward reigniting his goal-scoring streak and turning their season around.
