Derby defeat puts Haaland's impact on Man City under scrutiny (Part 1)

Manchester City striker Erling Haaland could become the most prolific goalscorer in Premier League history but is recalibrating his role in the squad after a negative display in Saturday's 2-1 defeat to Manchester United .

Haaland had little impact on City's performance in the derby , touching the ball just 19 times and taking two shots, none of which were on target.

His form at Old Trafford was in stark contrast to his 3 goals and 2 assists, 35 touches and 6 shots in October 's 6-3 thrashing of Manchester United .

Man City coach admits he's worried about Haaland

City boss Pep Guardiola admitted he feared Haaland would be caught up in the fallout from a defeat that has seen City drop eight points from their last five games, eight points behind Premier League leaders Arsenal .

" He has enough touches but when you look at the area you have to look at him, that's true , " Guardiola said , adding, " We have to look for him a bit more. "

The Norwegian striker had 21 league goals before the halfway mark, two shy of a tie between Son Heung-min and Mohamed Salah on 23 goals for the entire season.

He is on track to break Salah 's league record of 32 goals in a 38 -game season set in 2017-18 . It is also within his reach to become the first player to score 41 goals in a single English top-flight campaign since Jimmy Greaves for Chelsea in 1960-61 .