'I need to improve', says Haaland after barren spell
Erling Haaland says tiredness was no excuse for his poor goalscoring run in 2026 as he demands more of himself to keep Manchester City in the hunt for four trophies...
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Erling Haaland, the Manchester City striker, acknowledges the need for personal improvement following a barren spell in goalscoring, despite scoring a crucial stoppage-time winner against Liverpool. His goal helped City stay within six points of Arsenal in the Premier League title race.
- Haaland has scored just three goals in his last 13 appearances, and has not scored from open play in the Premier League since December 20.
- The 25-year-old Norwegian emphasized, "I haven't scored enough goals since the start of this year and I know that I need to improve."
- Manchester City remains in contention for four trophies, with upcoming matches including the League Cup final, Champions League last 16, and FA Cup fourth round.
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Man City Pushes for Premier League Title as Pressure Mounts on Tottenham - February 2026
Manchester City aims to intensify the Premier League title race and close the gap on leaders Arsenal to just three points following their victory over Liverpool. Manager Pep Guardiola has emphasized the need for Manchester City to resolve recurring second-half performance dips to sustain their title challenge. Striker Erling Haaland acknowledges the need for personal improvement, despite scoring a crucial stoppage-time winner against Liverpool that kept City within six points of Arsenal. Meanwhile, pressure is mounting on managers in the bottom half of the table, as Tottenham Hotspur head coach Thomas Frank issued a rallying cry for his "desperate" team. Tottenham is aiming to snap a seven-game winless streak, currently sitting in 15th place, six points above the relegation zone.
