Manchester City striker Erling Haaland equaled an unwanted seven-year record after missing nine chances against Chelsea.
Erling Haaland was unable to add to his Premier League scoring record this season when The Citizens lost 2 points in a 1-1 draw at the Etihad against Chelsea, in round 25 of the 2023/24 Premier League.
Rodri equalized the score at 1-1 for Man City after the home team was conceded by Raheem Sterling in the first half, but The Citizens could have won all three points if Haaland had taken advantage of the opportunity.
The Norwegian international had a series of scoring opportunities in both halves, but could not put the ball into Chelsea’s net after 9 shots, thereby becoming the first Man City player since Sergio Aguero in 2017 not to score. scored a goal after 9 shots.
Commenting on Haaland’s wastefulness after the match, coach Pep Guardiola refused to criticize his star: “I played 11 years at Barcelona and scored 11 goals so I can’t give too much advice to Haaland.” .”
“Next game he will score. In the first half we did not play well and that is something we have to improve.”
After an explosive start to the season, Haaland has now only scored 2 goals in the last 6 matches. Those goals came in last week’s 2-0 win over Everton, a match in which he showed off his goalscoring ability with a brace.
Man City’s draw against the Blues leaves them third in the table – two points behind Arsenal and four behind leaders Liverpool.