Haaland prowls as Chelsea brace for Man City test
Erling Haaland’s record against Chelsea continues to cast a long shadow over the Blues ahead of Sunday’s Premier League clash.
The Manchester City striker, fresh from his 12th hat-trick since arriving in England, has already delivered 40 goal involvements in 44 matches this season, 33 goals and seven assists, and now turns his focus once more to Stamford Bridge.
The Norwegian has faced Chelsea seven times, scoring four goals and providing two assists, with City unbeaten in those encounters.
His first strikes against the Blues came in a dramatic 4-4 draw at Stamford Bridge in December 2023, before adding further goals in victories at both home and away fixtures.
Since Chelsea’s triumph in the 2020/21 Champions League final, the head-to-head record has been emphatic: WWWWWWDDWWWD, 12 matches unbeaten for City.
Pep Guardiola’s side have made a habit of turning these meetings into statements of dominance, with Haaland often at the heart of the threat.
As the Sky Blues prepare to meet Chelsea once again, the narrative is clear: Haaland is prowling, City are relentless, and the Blues must find answers against a side that has refused to yield for nearly five years.
