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Guardiola also hinted we are seeing something of a Haaland 2.0.
The striker, who had the summer off from any football as a result of Norway failing to qualify for Euro 2024, has always been a deadly goalscorer – but now appears to have developed other aspects of his game.
“He scored three goals today but he didn’t lose one ball,” added Guardiola.
“Today is one of the games where
Noni Madueke (Chelsea): Everything he did was positive moving forward, and obviously the hat-trick always helps, but he could have had five or six on another day.
Kevin de Bruyne (Manchester City): There are not enough words. He is just the best player. He is the best midfielder in his position and he was unbelievable again, he got Manchester City going against Ipswich. It looks like he is enjoying himself
While many of his club team-mates were playing international football during the summer, Erling Haaland spent it helping his dad chop wood.
The Manchester City striker would no doubt have preferred to have been at the Euros with Norway but they failed to qualify so it was a summer of chores and relaxation instead.
And it seems to have done him the world of good.
Two games in and he
Erling Haaland scored a hat-trick as Manchester City showed Ipswich just how tough life in the Premier League can be with a comfortable victory at Etihad Stadium.
The Tractor Boys are back in the top flight for the first time in 22 years and they had a dream start at the defending champions as Sammie Szmodics scored on his full debut, squeezing a shot through the legs of Ederson after
Speaking as a pundit on Sky Sports, former Liverpool striker Daniel Sturridge described Haaland’s goalscoring record as “ridiculous”.
“He is obsessed with scoring goals,” he said. “You can see he has it in him, he wants to be more than just a goalscorer.
“When you play Haaland, he has so much to his game we are not seeing. Ninety-one goals, it’s incredible, ridiculous. Players like him are so rare.”
Former
No premium players here. The likes of Saka, Palmer, Watkins and Isak are all great picks for your team, but you need some affordable differentials too.
Here are seven players to choose from:
Marcus Rashford (Man Utd, £7m, midfielder) Despite a terrible 2023-24, he is only one season removed from a 17-goal, 205-point FPL campaign. Erik ten Hag has spoken about trying to restore his confidence and there is a
Declan Rice (Arsenal): I can’t remember a professional footballer living with a price tag so comfortably. The sheer weight of the £105m Declan Rice cost Arsenal would have destroyed most players. However, we are dealing with a rather special individual who has improved the Gunners, and placed them in a position where they are capable of beating any team on their day.
They may not have won the title or
Manchester City striker Erling Haaland could be named Premier League player of the season for a second consecutive year.
The 23-year-old Norway international has been nominated for the award alongside City team-mate Phil Foden.
Arsenal midfielders Martin Odegaard and Declan Rice, Chelsea forward Cole Palmer, Newcastle striker Alexander Isak, Aston Villa forward Ollie Watkins and Liverpool defender Virgil van Dijk complete the shortlist.
The winner, decided by a public vote
Declan Rice (Arsenal): If Declan Rice never scored another goal in his life but managed to lift the title in his first season with Arsenal, I’ve no doubt he would make the sacrifice in a heartbeat. That’s the impression you get when you watch the England international. In every match he plays he seems to put himself on the line for his team.
Even when he doesn’t have a
He’s already a legend in the eyes of Manchester City supporters, but now Erling Haaland is set to be immortalised in the Clash of Clans universe.
The striker is set to become a character in the popular mobile game, meaning fans can play as the Norwegian.
Haaland, a self-confessed fan of the game, will take the form of the ‘Barbarian King’.
Fans will be able to play as Haaland from