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Haaland's Misses Cost City in Title Race; Guardiola and Team Rally Behind Striker

Erling Haaland's rare off-day sees Manchester City draw 1-1 with Chelsea, but the team remains optimistic about their title chances and Haaland's return to form.

  • Erling Haaland's frustration was evident after Manchester City's 1-1 draw with Chelsea, as he missed nine chances to score, pushing a cameraman in the process.
  • Manchester City remains third in the Premier League table, four points behind leaders Liverpool and two points adrift of Arsenal, with a game in hand.
  • Despite the draw, City manager Pep Guardiola and teammates defend Haaland, emphasizing his usual scoring prowess and predicting a return to form.
  • The draw ended Manchester City's 11-game winning streak and highlighted the team's need to improve defensively against counter-attacks.
  • Haaland, the league's top scorer with 16 goals in 19 appearances, looks to bounce back in the upcoming match against Brentford.
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