Pep Guardiola will rethink tactics to get most out of Erling Haaland

Could it be that Pep Guardiola’s majestic side, champions without Haaland in four of the last five seasons, was actually a better team without him in their side?

CLOSE ATTENTION: Manchester City's Erling Haaland see's his shot blocked by Manchester United's Fred (left) during the Premier League match at Old Trafford, Manchester. Pic: Martin Rickett/PA Wire

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Erling Haaland is the most prolific striker in European, probably world, football but, as he trudged off the field following another Manchester City defeat, that could not prevent a growing shift towards a belief that would have sounded heresy a few, short weeks ago.