Erling Haaland's recent struggles in front of goal have been exposed by a damning set of statistics following his poor performances in Manchester City's last three matches.
Key Stats:
- Haaland has failed to score in his last three games.
- He registered only one shot on target during this period.
- His confidence is reportedly at a low point.
What Happened? The Norwegian striker was unable to find the back of the net for the third consecutive match as City suffered a 2-1 defeat to Aston Villa on Saturday. This marked their third straight loss across all competitions and their ninth defeat in nine games. Haaland had the least touches (18) of any player to start the match.
The Damning Stats: Haaland's lackluster performances in the losses to Villa, Manchester United, and Juventus have been highlighted by concerning statistics. In the 270 minutes played since his last goal on December 7, Haaland failed to score or assist, did not complete a single dribble, and had only three shots on goal—one of which was on target and the other two blocked. Additionally, he lost possession 22 times and completed just 19 passes.
What Haaland Said: After the Villa loss, Haaland admitted his frustration: "First I'm looking at myself, I haven't been doing things good enough, I haven't been scoring my chances. I have to do better, I haven't been good enough."
Did You Know? Haaland started the season with a bang, scoring 10 goals in his first five matches, including two consecutive hat-tricks. However, his form has since dipped, with only three league goals to his name since then. He is now tied with Mohamed Salah at the top of the Premier League with 13 goals, while Cole Palmer trails by two goals.
What's Next for Haaland? Manchester City will aim to rebound from their worst league performance in 15 years when they face Everton on Boxing Day. However, Haaland acknowledged that with the team's confidence low, it will be a difficult task. "Of course, [confidence is] not the best," he said. "We know how important confidence is, and you can see that it affects every human being. That is how it is, we have to continue and stay positive even though it is difficult."
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