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Published on 2024-03-11 17:30:00
Manchester City secured a point against Liverpool in the Premier League on Sunday, with an intriguing statistic emerging from the game. It marked the final showdown between Pep Guardiola and Jurgen Klopp as Premier League managers, as Klopp will be leaving his post at the end of the season.
The match saw John Stones give City the lead in the first half, but Alexis Mac Allister equalized for Liverpool from the penalty spot after Ederson’s foul on Darwin Nunez. Stefan Ortega replaced Ederson, who couldn’t continue due to the challenge on Nunez, and delivered a solid performance, earning praise from Joleon Lescott for being ‘composed’.
However, Erling Haaland had a forgettable afternoon at Anfield, as a concerning statistic surfaced regarding the Norwegian’s performance for City. Against Liverpool, Haaland managed 11 fewer touches than City’s substitute goalkeeper Stefan Ortega. City fans were hoping for a standout display from Haaland, especially after his response to comments from Trent Alexander-Arnold. But the Reds’ solid defense, led by Virgil van Dijk and Jarell Quansah, kept Haaland quiet throughout the match.
Haaland’s lack of involvement was evident, as he only registered 22 touches in the game, the fewest among all starting players. Strikingly, this was 10 touches fewer than City’s substitute goalkeeper Ortega. Despite having a quiet game, Haaland had a promising moment driving at van Dijk in the first half, showcasing his threat on goal.
Kevin De Bruyne’s injury further hampered Haaland’s impact on the match. Although Haaland’s performance was disappointing, his determination and goal-scoring prowess suggest that he could bounce back in the next game. This statistic highlights a challenging day for Haaland, but it also underscores his potential to make a strong comeback in future fixtures.
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