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'I need to improve', says Haaland after barren spell

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Manchester City striker Erling Haaland (C) celebrates after scoring his team's second goal during the English Premier League football match vs Liverpool at Anfield on February 8, 2026. (Paul ELLIS / AFP)

Erling Haaland said tiredness was no excuse for his poor goalscoring run in 2026 as he demands more of himself to keep Manchester City in the hunt for four trophies.

Haaland scored a dramatic stoppage-time winner from the penalty spot as City beat Liverpool 2-1 on Sunday to remain six points behind Arsenal in the Premier League title race.

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