# How Craig Dawson Stopped Erling Haaland’s Attack for Manchester City
Match of the Day’s Micah Richards recently analysed how Wolverhampton Wanderers’ Craig Dawson stopped the attacking threat of Manchester City’s Erling Haaland in their 2-1 victory. The performance of Dawson was key in preventing Haaland from scoring and helping Wolves secure an important win.
## Erling Haaland’s Threat
Erling Haaland is one of the most dangerous strikers in the Premier League. He has scored an impressive 28 goals in just 33 appearances for Manchester City, making him one of the most prolific strikers in the league. His ability to find the back of the net has made him a key player for Manchester City and a major threat to opposing teams.
## Craig Dawson’s Performance
Craig Dawson was tasked with stopping Haaland’s attack and he did so with aplomb. He was able to keep Haaland quiet for most of the game, limiting his chances and preventing him from scoring. He was also able to make some important tackles and interceptions, helping to keep Manchester City at bay.
Dawson’s performance was key in helping Wolves secure an important win and it is a testament to his defensive abilities. He was able to keep one of the most dangerous strikers in the league quiet and help his team come away with three points.
## Watch Match of the Day Highlights
If you want to see highlights of Saturday’s Premier League action, you can watch Match of the Day on BBC iPlayer. The show will feature analysis from Micah Richards on how Craig Dawson was able to stop Erling Haaland’s attack for Manchester City.
Available to UK users only, Match of the Day is a great way to catch up on all the action from Saturday’s Premier League games. So make sure to tune in and see how Craig Dawson helped Wolves secure an important win over Manchester City.