Erling Haaland misses THREE big chances as Manchester City are held to a 1-1 draw by Chelsea after a rare off day for the Norwegian hitman
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Manchester City striker Erling Haaland endured a rare difficult day in front of goal after missing three big chances against Chelsea.
City's Premier League title hopes took a hit as they were held to a 1-1 draw by Mauricio Pochettino's side at the Etihad.
Raheem Sterling returned to score against his former club in the first half before Rodri ensured the spoils were shared with a late strike.
But Pep Guardiola's side will feel they should have won the match after Haaland squandered a number of opportunities in front of goal.
The Norwegian striker had the chance to give City the lead inside 12 minutes but could only head over the bar following a cross from Julian Alvarez.
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Manchester City striker Erling Haaland endured a rare difficult day in front of goal
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The Norwegian squandered several opportunities in the 1-1 draw with Chelsea on Saturday
Haaland was theen teed up by Phil Foden in the second half but failed to get his half volley on target.
The best chance of the match prior to Rodri's equaliser fell to the 23-year-old. Kevin De Bruyne found him with a brilliant cross but he could only head it over the bar in a frustrating afternoon.
Haaland looked devastated after the full-time whistle and displayed his frustration by shoving the camera away from his face.
Sky Sports pundit Daniel Sturridge claimed Haaland was 'unfortunate', saying: 'I think today Haaland was unfortunate with the headers. A player at his level, he's going to be going home feeling down about himself. You have these days where nothing goes right for you.
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The 23-year-old looked devastated after the full-time whistle and displayed his frustration
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Sky Sports pundit Daniel Sturridge claimed Haaland was 'unfortunate' with his headers
Meanwhile, Micah Richards said: 'Nunez was always in the right position scoring goals. I never worry about Haaland because of his mentality.
'He always gets an opportunity. If he doesn't get these opportunities, that's when I would be worried. Today he was just unfortunate that he missed chances.'
Jamie Carragher added: 'It's interesting you see him at the end of the game with the camera. He's probably never had an afternoon like this in a Man City shirt.
The draw with Chelsea leaves City four points behind Premier League leaders Liverpool having played a game less.