Erling Haaland has silenced his early doubters, claims City boss Pep Guardiola
Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola believes Erling Haaland has already silenced the doubters after his debut double sank West Ham 2-0.
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Erling Haaland offers a different route to Man City perfection for Pep Guardiola
Erling Haaland will admit himself that he is not the typical Pep Guardiola player in a way that, say, Julian Alvarez appears to be. Where the Manchester City manager is associated with false nines and diminutive dynamos dancing their way around a pitch, Haaland has come to resemble a wrecking ball of a footballer that smashes in goals from any situation.
Pep Guardiola names Man City's unsung hero as Kevin De Bruyne issues Erling Haaland warning
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Jack Grealish hits back at claim he 'told Pep Guardiola where to go' vs West Ham
Jack Grealish has hit back at claims of a touchline falling out with Pep Guardiola during Manchester City's 2-0 win at West Ham on Sunday.
Pep Guardiola trialled innovative formation vs West Ham to solve Man City's left-back problem
In the week where Manchester City saw their left-back target join Chelsea and Joao Cancelo exposed by Liverpool, Pep Guardiola found an innovative solution to the pressure building on the left-back position at West Ham: not to use one.
Erling Haaland 'a guy with incredible talent', says Man City boss Pep Guardiola
Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola says Erling Haaland's brace in the 2-0 win over West Ham United on Sunday has already silenced the doubters who questioned his ability to fit City's style of play.
Pep Guardiola names unsung Man City player who had 'one of his best games ever' vs West Ham
Kyle Walker played his best game for Manchester City against West Ham, according to Pep Guardiola.Walker, who has been at City since 2017, has been City's first choice right-back for the majority of his time at the Etihad and lined up there on the opening day at the London Stadium. However, in possession, Walker regularly moved inside as an inverted full-back, as did Joao Cancelo from the left.
‘If someone were to take the ball he would punch’ – Pep Guardiola impressed by Erling Haaland’s hunger
Pep Guardiola was impressed by Erling Haaland’s hunger to take Manchester City’s penalty during the 2-0 win over West Ham in the Premier League on Sunday, joking that the 22-year-old could have «punched» one of his team-mates if they attempted to take the ball from him. The Norway international hit the ground running on his league debut, scoring both goals as City cruised past David Moyes’ side and Guardiola liked the fact Haaland immediately grabbed the ball when the referee pointed to the spot after he was brought down by goalkeeper Alphonse Areola. Ad/> “Of course, Erling scored the first two goal.