Erling Haaland had his say on Altay Bayindir after studying his game in the build-up to Manchester City’s 3-0 win against Manchester United.
Bayindir was confirmed to be starting against Manchester City instead of Senne Lammens and as a result, the Norwegian would have done his homework about the goalkeeper.
Since his move to Manchester United, the Turkish shotstopper has largely struggled in between the sticks.
Erling Haaland revealed that he was aware that Bayindir has a habit of “rushing” off of his line.
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Erling Haaland says he knew Altay Bayindir ‘rushes out a lot’ after Man City vs Man United
Haaland’s first goal was an example of that being the case, as the latter tried to make life difficult for the star striker as he was one-on-one with him.
However, Haaland is an incredible finisher and he simply dinked the ball over the United star to double City’s lead.
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After Manchester City beat Manchester United, Haaland explained the thinking behind his finish by having his say on Bayindir.
The Leeds-born striker said via journalist Duncan Castles: “‘I knew that he rushes out a lot. Everyone knows it if you watch United.”
Erling Haaland stats during Man City vs Manchester United
Manchester United fans would perhaps not appreciate the fact that Haaland seemingly found it easy to beat Bayindir.
However, the 25-year-old tends to be brutally honest but on Sunday, he also let his feet do the talking.
ERLING HAALAND STATS VS MANCHESTER UNITED
GOALS 2
CHANCES CREATED 1
DRIBBLES COMPLETED 2/3 (66%)
DEFENSIVE CONTRIBUTIONS 8
Aside from the two goals he scored past a hapless Bayindir, Haaland also created a chance, completed two dribbles and made eight defensive contributions.
Haaland put in a complete centre-forward display and shone once again in the Manchester Derby.