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Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola has defended Erling Haaland after the striker missed a number of chances against Chelsea.
Pep Guardiola refused to blame Erling Haaland for wasting chances after Manchester City were held to a frustrating 1-1 draw by Chelsea on Saturday.
Haaland, typically known for his prolific goal-scoring, missed several chances, including a glaring free header from six yards out.
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The Champions had to rely on an 83rd-minute equalizer from Rodri to salvage a point after their former forward, Raheem Sterling, had earlier put the Londoners in line for an unexpected victory with a well-taken effort in the first half.
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City manager Guardiola said: “It’s good to have nine shots and next time he’s going to score."
“I was a football player for 11 years and scored 11 goals. What stats! One goal a season. I’m not a proper man to give advice to strikers.
“We create the chances, he had the chances, and next time he’s going to score. I don’t blame him. It’s football, it’s human beings.”
City welcome Brentford to the Etihad next as they aim to keep pressure on Liverpool at the top.
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