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'It's not like we got relegated' - Erling Haaland jumps to defence of Man City form as he insists Pep Guardiola's men can make up ground on Liverpool

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<p>Reigning English champions <a href="https://www.goal.com/en/lists/rodri-man-city-sensational-comeback-acl-injury-ahead-of-club-world-cup/bltf5235469f76ad26b" target="_blank">Manchester City have experienced their worst run of form</a> in a long time as they lost three of their last four matches across all competitions including two in the Premier League. With their losses against Bournemouth and Brighton, the Cityzens now find themselves five points behind league leaders Liverpool.</p>

WHAT HAPPENED?

<p>While it is too early to write off a team like City at this stage of the season, concerns have been raised over Pep Guariola's men's poor performances, especially in the <a href="https://www.goal.com/en/lists/pep-guardiola-leaves-rodri-fend-himself-victory-speech-heroes-welcome-return-man-city/bltc9e449762faa7485" target="_blank">absence of Ballon d'Or winner and ace midfielder Rodri</a>, however, star striker Haaland felt that there is nothing to worry about and fired a warning they will be back to their best very soon.</p>

THE BIGGER PICTURE

<p>Speaking on <a href="https://www.skysports.com/football/news/11095/13258010/erling-haaland-on-man-citys-four-game-losing-run-and-what-makes-pep-guardiola-the-best-manager-in-the-world" target="_blank"><em>Sky Sports</em></a>, the forward said, "Yeah, we lost four in a row. It's not normal in a club like this. It hurts, it clearly does. And the motivation is bigger than ever to go on Saturday and to win the game and to get on the run again."</p><p>When asked if the international break helped the Manchester City players amid a series of poor results, the Norwegian said, "Yeah, I think it was good. I think it was good for everyone to maybe go to their countries and national teams and to restart a little bit. We lost four in a row but how bad is it? It's not that bad. It's not like we got relegated. We're still second place, we've still got plenty of games left."</p>

WHAT ERLING HAALAND SAID

<p>The champions will aim to get back to winning ways on Saturday as they take on Tottenham Hotspur in a difficult Premier League fixture at Etihad Stadium.</p>

WHAT NEXT FOR MANCHESTER CITY?

'It's not like we got relegated' - Erling Haaland jumps to defence of Man City form as he insists Pep Guardiola's men can make up ground on Liverpool | Goal.com English Oman

Erling Haaland defends Manchester City&apos;s poor run of form as he issued a fiery warning to title rivals.

&apos;It&apos;s not like we got relegated&apos; - Erling Haaland jumps to defence of Man City form as he insists Pep Guardiola&apos;s men can make up ground on Liverpool