Manchester City Haaland Scores 13th EPL Goal in 10 Games, Guardiola Praises Performance Amid Refereeing Criticism

Manchester City striker Erling Haaland has been in outstanding form this season, scoring 13 Premier League goals in 10 appearances, including a brace in the 3-1 win over Bournemouth that took City to second place in the table. Pep Guardiola praised Haaland's goal-scoring prowess, comparing him to legends Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi, and emphasized Haaland's coachability and positive attitude despite the pressure he faces. Guardiola also highlighted Haaland’s potential for further improvement, calling him an incredible person and a key player for the team. During the Bournemouth match, Haaland was substituted while on the verge of a hat-trick, a decision he took in good humor, joking about Fantasy Football managers' likely disappointment. Guardiola expressed some frustration with refereeing decisions during the game but remained pleased with his team's performance and Haaland's contributions. Overall, Haaland’s role is pivotal in Manchester City's pursuit of the Premier League title, though they currently trail Arsenal by six points.