Guardiola Claims Haaland Matches Messi Ronaldo Influence

Pep Guardiola has publicly stated that Erling Haaland has reached the same level as football legends Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo, based on his exceptional goal-scoring performances for Manchester City this season. Haaland has been pivotal, scoring 17 goals in just 13 Premier League games and accounting for 65% of City's league goals, exemplifying a level of influence comparable to Messi and Ronaldo at their peaks. Guardiola praised Haaland's hunger, precision, and coachability, highlighting his unique ability to consistently find the net and elevate the team's performance. Despite the heavy reliance on Haaland, Guardiola remains confident in the team's depth and recent contributions from other players like Rayan Cherki. Haaland is on track to break records for the fastest to 100 Premier League goals, emphasizing his rapid rise and impact in English football. The manager also noted that while Messi and Ronaldo have sustained their form over 15 years, Haaland's current trajectory places him firmly among the sport's elite.