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Erling Haaland adapting perfectly to City's style, says Pep Guardiola

Pep Guardiola said after the Norwegian's double helped them beat West Ham United 2-0 on Sunday. Haaland made his league debut by scoring a goal in each half, including a penalty in the first period, as City began their title defence in impressive fashion at the London Stadium. "We didn't have any doubt a guy who has scored goals since he was born that he would score goals here," Guardiola told Sky Sports about the 22-year-old striker who joined City from Borussia Dortmund in the close season.

Gary Lineker and Alan Shearer send messages to Erling Haaland after striker's Man City debut

Gary Lineker waxed lyrical about 'unstoppable' Erling Haaland after the Manchester City striker netted two key goals on his Premier League debut. Haaland was on target in each half as the reigning champions started their latest title defence with a 2-0 victory over West Ham.

Erling Haaland Double Gives Manchester City Dream Start, Manchester United Beaten By Brighton And Hove Albion

Erling Haaland scored twice on his Premier League debut as Manchester City opened their defence of the title with a 2-0 win at West Ham, while Manchester United were beaten 2-1 by Brighton in Erik ten Hag's first game in charge on Sunday. Haaland lived up to the hype since his transfer from Borussia Dortmund to give the champions a perfect start to the season in the searing heat of East London. West Ham nearly derailed City's title chances when they led 2-0 at half-time in the penultimate game of last season before Pep Guardiola's men battled back for the point that ultimately edged out Liverpool at the top of the table.

Erling Haaland swears twice during Sky Sports interview after debut brace for Manchester City

Manchester City forward Erling Haaland may have taken to the Premier League like a duck to water, but he still needs to brush up on his interview technique.

Guardiola: Incredible Haaland has silenced doubters

Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola believes Erling Haaland has already silenced the doubters after his debut double sank West Ham 2-0. Haaland had faced some criticism for his underwhelming performance in the Community Shield defeat by Liverpool last weekend. But the £51million striker announced his arrival in the Premier League in style with a goal in each half, a penalty followed by a neat finish, to open his City account.

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Erling Haaland adapting perfectly to City's style, says Pep Guardiola

Gary Lineker and Alan Shearer send messages to Erling Haaland after striker's Man City debut

Erling Haaland Double Gives Manchester City Dream Start, Manchester United Beaten By Brighton And Hove Albion

Erling Haaland swears twice during Sky Sports interview after debut brace for Manchester City

Guardiola: Incredible Haaland has silenced doubters

Haaland powers Man City to confident victory over West Ham

Micah Richards silences Roy Keane with 'Erling Haaland's dad is waiting for you' remark

Erling Haaland has silenced his early doubters, claims City boss Pep Guardiola