Soccer-Derby defeat places Haaland's City influence under scrutiny

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MANCHESTER, England (Reuters) - Manchester City striker Erling Haaland may turn out to be the most prolific goalscorer the Premier League has ever seen but after a passive performance in Saturday's 2-1 defeat by Manchester United his role in the team is being re-assessed.

Haaland had little influence in City's play in the derby, taking only 19 touches and registering only two shots, neither of which hit the target.

"He had enough touches but it's true that when you are looking at areas and you have to look at him," Guardiola said, adding"we have to find him a little bit more". His immense goal count, however, appears to have come at a cost to City's overall play. After 18 matches they have 39 points, five fewer than at the same stage of last season, while they have conceded double the amount of goals, albeit scoring two more.

 

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