Haaland has multiple shots and is in the ideal positions, but his shots aren’t connecting.

He had two or three outstanding attempts against Bournemouth but was unable to score, he had his second-highest predicted goals figure in a City shirt against Southampton but only managed to score one, and he appeared in the mood again at Sporting but missed many decent chances.

The penalty spot, which was incredibly fortuitous for City at a 3-1 down, was the greatest opportunity of the game. Haaland’s attention appeared to be diverted by a delay, as his spot kick struck the bar and sailed over. What is it about European penalties and Haaland?

Since his successful effort against Southampton, he has had 17 shots on goal, eight of which have been on goal. He isn’t exactly in form, but he isn’t quite out of shape either.

After every goal City gave up, Haaland was the first to slam the ball down on the center-spot, apparently incensed at yet another goal against them. He puffed out his cheeks when the penalty was awarded, and he appeared irritated when Bernardo Silva caught the ball before it was awarded, which ultimately relieved his teammate of strain.

Simon Bajkowski of Manchester Evening News gives Man City’s player ratings against Sporting four 4/10s in the midst of Erling Haaland’s nightmare.

That was the type of disconnect that had been occurring all night among the forwards. Overhit passes or too many flicks. Players in inappropriate places. failing to cross at the appropriate time.

Haaland was clearly upset with his performance and the state of affairs at full time. While other City players shook hands with the hosts and offered apologetic applause to the fans, Haaland was seen heading briefly to the fans to applaud them before walking straight down the tunnel with minimal post-match pleasantries on the pitch.

The players were simply on different pages, which summed up both his and City’s night.

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