Phil Foden’s form for Manchester City suggests one thing

The area outside the Brentford penalty box proved inauspicious surroundings for Erling Haaland to make his first Manchester City start in two months. Tightly enclosed by Brentford’s physical back three and deep-lying midfield, Haaland’s long-awaited return was not marked with a goal – Thomas Frank’s side remain the only Premier League team the Norwegian has not scored against. shook his head. “I cannot imagine one striker in the world, surrounded by six players for Brentford, having a comfortable game,” he said. “Even the best won’t survive.”