Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola was full of praise for Erling Haaland after the Norwegian striker fired a brace in City's 3-1 victory over Bournemouth earlier today . The win helped City maintain their impressive scoring form, with Haaland once again proving to be the difference-maker in front of goal, Softfootball reports.
The Norwegian's performance drew comparisons to footballing icons, as Guardiola couldn't help but highlight his star forward's influence and consistency.
In a statement via the club's official X handle , Guardiola compared Haaland's impact on the team to that of Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo, emphasizing his hunger and relentless drive, Guardiola stated