Erling Haaland reveals 'dream is to win the Champions League', lauds Pep Guardiola as almost telepathic

Erling Haaland admits it’s his “dream to win the Champions League” and has praised boss Pep Guardiola as almost telepathic in his reading of the game. The Manchester City striker has made a blistering start to the Premier League campaign, scoring 11 goals in just seven games ahead of his first derby match against Manchester United on Sunday. Ad Despite their relative dominance in English football since the arrival of Guardiola, the Champions League has remained elusive for City.

The club and their fans hope the acquisition of Haaland can finally land them the prestigious trophy, and the 22-year-old conceded there is pressure on him to deliver. Premier LeagueMan City have a succession plan to follow me, says GuardiolaAN HOUR AGO «The pressure will always be there on footballers, no matter what, no matter where you play,» he told Sky Sports’ Gary Neville. «At [his former club Borussia] Dortmund, there is also pressure, there are 80,000 fans at every home game.

As footballers, we have pressure on us every day, we have exams every single weekend and that's just how my life will be for the next 10 or 15 years. »But the missing part of the puzzle, I cannot say too much about this. But my dream is to win the Champions League." Barcelona consider Wolves midfielder Neves as £50m replacement for Busquets — Paper Round 'VAR has to be at a high level' — Conte demands Premier League follows Italy's lead in officiating Guardiola has often been accused of tinkering too much in European games, but Haaland has been impressed by his manager’s tactical nous and foresight.

“I have this thought quite often," Haaland said. «For example, the day before a game he tells us what's going to happen and then the next day, exactly that happens. “It's