Erling Haaland's struggles in front of goal come from playing in "the most difficult position on the planet", says Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola. He still leads the way, but the Norway striker has lost form in the second half of the season, scoring only three times in 12 league games in 2026. Another blank came in the 1-1 draw at West Ham on Saturday, a costly result in the context of the title race. Guardiola says Haaland scoring fewer goals comes from him being one of the most marked men in the division. It is the most difficult position on the planet."

Source: BBC March 15, 2026 23:35 UTC