For so long Erling Haaland has given the impression of being impervious to outside noise. Roy Keane once even likened his general play to that of a League Two player but it made little difference: Manchester City’s prolific No.

Real Madrid were one of three sides that pursued Erling Haaland before his exit from Borussia Dortmund, and Los Blancos are yet to give up on the Norwegian phenomenon. The latest out of Spain is that

Haaland had the chance to set the four-time defending champion on course for only its second win in 13 games when stepping up for a second-half spot kick at the Etihad Stadium. But he was denied by Everton goalkeeper Jordan Pickford and City's woeful recent run was extended.

Erling Haaland’s failure from the penalty spot and Bruno Fernandes’ latest red card compounded the woes of Manchester City and Manchester United on another tough day for the two Premier League giants.

During the first five minutes of the second half of Manchester City’s 1-all draw with Everton Pep Guardiola’s side had upped the ante. There was an edge and an intensity to City’s play as they