‘Match his movement, stay patient’: just how do you stop Erling Haaland?

Erling Haaland, the prolific striker for Manchester City, has proven nearly impossible to contain, scoring in every match for the past 12 games and totaling 22 goals across all competitions. Coaches and teams have struggled to find effective strategies to stop him, with even Pep Guardiola humorously suggesting that deploying four center-backs might be necessary. This ongoing challenge highlights Haaland's exceptional talent and the difficulty opponents face in neutralizing his impact on the game.