Erik ten Hag Reveals Secret Weapon Man United Will Use to Stop Erling Haaland Ahead of the Manchester Derby

• Erik ten Hag has opened up on Man United's plan to stop Erling Haaland when they face Man City on Sunday
• Haaland represents the biggest threat for United ahead of the Manchester derby, thanks to his impressive run of form
• Of the 10 teams Haaland has faced in a City shirt, the Norwegian has failed to score against only one team
• The 22-year-old already has 14 goals to his name for the Citizens, with 11 of those coming in the English topflight

Erik ten Hag has revealed that Man United have a secret weapon they will use to stop Erling Haaland.

United face the daunting task of keeping Haaland at bay when they lock horns with rivals Man City during this season's first Manchester derby on Sunday, October 2.

Haaland has been in flawless form since he joined City in the summer, with the Norwegian notching 14 goals so far this term.

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The former Dortmund ace has failed to score against only one side in the Premier League (in the shape of Bournemouth), meaning he has scored against nine of the 10 teams he has faced in a City shirt.

The 22-year-old will therefore be desperate to add to his tally when City host United at the Etihad Stadium.

Erik ten Hag reveals Man United have a plan on how to stop Haaland

However, he may not find it easy, with Ten Hag disclosing that the Red Devils have been planning on how to contain him when they play City.

According to the Dutchman, United have been studying the Man City summer arrival and have even consulted Jadon Sancho over the same.

"It's our job as staff to look at someone like Haaland in advance. If an individual makes a huge contribution, we need to analyse them," The Mirror quoted Ten Hag saying when he was quizzed on how they would stop Haaland.

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"But of course, you talk with your players as well. When someone has played in the past with a particular opponent, like Sancho and Haaland, you ask him," he added.

Key battles for the Manchester Derby

Sports Brief earlier reported on the four key areas where the derby will be won or lost. Lisandro Martinez's height against the towering Erling Haaland will come into play.

Playmakers Bruno Fernandes, Christian Eriksen and Kevin De Bruyne, will battle for control of the midfield.

Guardiola and Ten Hag's philosophies will go head to head for the first time. The two worked together at Bayern Munich.