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'It's OUR fault. Erling has been impressive all season': Pep Guardiola insists Haaland is not to blame for his lack of involvement in Man City's attack - with the striker averaging just TWENTY touches per game this term

Pep Guardiola urged that Erling Haaland is not to blame for the lack of touches he's getting in a Manchester City shirt, insisting that the squad must work collectively to solve the issue.

The Norwegian striker is averaging around 20 touches per game in the Premier League this season - and struggled to make an impact during his side's disappointing 1-1 draw at the City Ground last week.

Haaland, who has netted an astonishing 26 league goals since arriving from Borussia Dortmund last summer, has seen his tally dry up by comparison in recent weeks, prompting pundits to question his suitability in a free-flowing Guardiola system.