Erling Haaland has been unstoppable ever since arriving at Manchester City earlier this summer. the Norweigan striker has been banging in goals for fun and has already scored 20 goals across all competitions so far this season. Haaland was close to drawing a blank against Southampton on Sunday but managed to get on the scoresheet by scoring City's final goal in their thumping win.

Guardiola was asked about his reaction on Haaland scoring just once against Southampton and the City boss came up with a hilarious take. The Spaniard said he was 'unhappy' Haaland didn't manage to get another hat trick in the game and also had a laugh about the viral petition from fans of other Premier League sides to ban Haaland.

“I am so unhappy he didn’t score three goals! That’s why there is a petition to sack him from the Premier League – but now it won’t happen because of that. But, no, it is nice. The expectation is so high that everyone thinks that in every game he should score three or four goals. In the end, he was there to score one, to help us keep the ball and to fight. Erling played really well," said Guardiola.

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Though Guardiola's light-hearted comments are not to be taken seriously, it is reflective of the kind of standards Haaland has set since his arrival at City from Borussia Dortmund earlier this summer. He has been a prolific poacher and has rarely spilt a chance while showcasing his incredible finishing instincts.

Haaland had a couple of chances to get on the scoresheet in the first half against Southampton but was not clinical enough. He hit the inside of the post from a pass from Phil Foden before slipping up on a chance created by Kevin De Bruyne for him to score. Haaland had another shot saved by Southampton skipper before finally managing to open his account in the 64th minute.

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Byt the time he managed to break the deadlock for himself, City had already sealed the victory with the help of three goals from Cancelo, Foden and Riyad Maharez. Nonetheless, Haaland managed to continue his red-hot scoring form to reach 20 goals this season across all competitions.

Erling Haaland has been unstoppable ever since arriving at Manchester City earlier this summer. the Norweigan striker has been banging in goals for fun and has already scored 20 goals across all competitions so far this season.

Erling Haaland has been unstoppable ever since arriving at Manchester City earlier this summer. the Norweigan striker has been banging in goals for fun and has already scored 20 goals across all competitions so far this season. Haaland was close to drawing a blank against Southampton on Sunday but managed to get on the scoresheet by scoring City's final goal in their thumping win. Guardiola was asked about his reaction on Haaland scoring just once against Southampton and the City boss came up with a hilarious take. The Spaniard said he was 'unhappy' Haaland didn't manage to get another hat trick in the game and also had a laugh about the viral petition from fans of other Premier League sides to ban Haaland. “I am so unhappy he didn’t score three goals! That’s why there is a petition to sack him from the Premier League – but now it won’t happen because of that. But, no, it is nice. The expectation is so high that everyone thinks that in every game he should score three or four goals. In the end, he was there to score one, to help us keep the ball and to fight. Erling played really well," said Guardiola. Also Read: Kylian Mbappe takes a dig at PSG manager Galtier over his tactics after disappointing draw against Reims Though Guardiola's light-hearted comments are not to be taken seriously, it is reflective of the kind of standards Haaland has set since his arrival at City from Borussia Dortmund earlier this summer. He has been a prolific poacher and has rarely spilt a chance while showcasing his incredible finishing instincts. Haaland had a couple of chances to get on the scoresheet in the first half against Southampton but was not clinical enough. He hit the inside of the post from a pass from Phil Foden before slipping up on a chance created by Kevin De Bruyne for him to score. Haaland had another shot saved by Southampton skipper before finally managing to open his account in the 64th minute. Also Read: Erling Haaland scores for 10th game in a row as Man City thrash Southampton 4-0 in Premier League Byt the time he managed to break the deadlock for himself, City had already sealed the victory with the help of three goals from Cancelo, Foden and Riyad Maharez. Nonetheless, Haaland managed to continue his red-hot scoring form to reach 20 goals this season across all competitions.

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Erling Haaland scored for the 10th game in a row in all club competitions as Manchester City cruised to a 4-0 win at home to Southampton on Saturday to move to the top of the Premier League.

The Norwegian striker had endured a difficult afternoon by his usual prolific standards but eventually got on the scoresheet in the 65th minute to grab City's fourth goal after first-half strikes from Joao Cancelo and Phil Foden plus a volley after the interval from Riyad Mahrez.

The victory took City to the top of the standings on 23 points from nine matches although Arsenal, on 21, can reclaim the lead if they beat Liverpool at home on Sunday.

Southampton, meanwhile, were left 16th on seven points after falling to their fourth consecutive league defeat, piling more pressure on manager Ralph Hasenhuettl.

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Haaland went into the game in ruthless form after hitting a hat-trick in last week's 6-3 drubbing of Manchester United and scoring a double in the 5-0 win over Copenhagen in the Champions League.

However, luck evaded him when he narrowly failed to open the scoring in the first half, smashing a shot off the inside of the far post and watching the ball trickle out of the goal.

Haaland later scuffed a shot wide and mistimed a header in the second half, but he was not to be denied, firing a first-time shot into the net after a cut-back from Cancelo to score his 15th league goal of the season and his 20th overall.

Portugal full back Cancelo was City's most active player in the early stages of the game and after seeing several of his crosses come to nothing he took matters into his own hands, rifling a low shot into the net to give the champions the lead in the 20th minute.

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Foden doubled their advantage later in the first half with a delightful chip, the England midfielder scoring for the fourth time in two league games after, like Haaland, netting three times in the derby win over United.

Mahrez volleyed in a chipped pass from Rodri to get the third goal early in the second half as City continued to toy with Southampton.

Haaland was in danger of drawing a blank for the first time for City since the 4-0 win over Bournemouth on Aug. 15 but kept his remarkable goal streak going and is now four games away from equalling Leicester City striker Jamie Vardy's record of scoring in 11 consecutive Premier League matches, dating back to 2015.

Erling Haaland scored for the 10th game in a row in all club competitions as Manchester City cruised to a 4-0 win at home to Southampton on Saturday to move to the top of the Premier League.

Erling Haaland scored for the 10th game in a row in all club competitions as Manchester City cruised to a 4-0 win at home to Southampton on Saturday to move to the top of the Premier League. The Norwegian striker had endured a difficult afternoon by his usual prolific standards but eventually got on the scoresheet in the 65th minute to grab City's fourth goal after first-half strikes from Joao Cancelo and Phil Foden plus a volley after the interval from Riyad Mahrez. The victory took City to the top of the standings on 23 points from nine matches although Arsenal, on 21, can reclaim the lead if they beat Liverpool at home on Sunday. Southampton, meanwhile, were left 16th on seven points after falling to their fourth consecutive league defeat, piling more pressure on manager Ralph Hasenhuettl. Also Read: Kylian Mbappe to Lionel Messi: A look at highest-earning footballers in the world Haaland went into the game in ruthless form after hitting a hat-trick in last week's 6-3 drubbing of Manchester United and scoring a double in the 5-0 win over Copenhagen in the Champions League. However, luck evaded him when he narrowly failed to open the scoring in the first half, smashing a shot off the inside of the far post and watching the ball trickle out of the goal. Haaland later scuffed a shot wide and mistimed a header in the second half, but he was not to be denied, firing a first-time shot into the net after a cut-back from Cancelo to score his 15th league goal of the season and his 20th overall. Portugal full back Cancelo was City's most active player in the early stages of the game and after seeing several of his crosses come to nothing he took matters into his own hands, rifling a low shot into the net to give the champions the lead in the 20th minute. Also Read: FIFA won't impose sanctions over deadly stadium stamepde, says Indonesia President Joko Widodo Foden doubled their advantage later in the first half with a delightful chip, the England midfielder scoring for the fourth time in two league games after, like Haaland, netting three times in the derby win over United. Mahrez volleyed in a chipped pass from Rodri to get the third goal early in the second half as City continued to toy with Southampton. Haaland was in danger of drawing a blank for the first time for City since the 4-0 win over Bournemouth on Aug. 15 but kept his remarkable goal streak going and is now four games away from equalling Leicester City striker Jamie Vardy's record of scoring in 11 consecutive Premier League matches, dating back to 2015.

Erling Haaland scores for 10th game in a row as Man City thrash Southampton 4-0 in Premier League

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Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola recently outlined the key difference between the legendary Lionel Messi and goal-scoring machine Erling Haaland. The Norwegian striker has been running riot across all competitions ever since his arrival at Manchester City earlier this summer.

Haaland has been unstoppable and has been scoring goals for fun for the reigning English Premier League champions while smashing records one after another. The young striker bagged yet another hat-trick for City against arch-rivals Manchester United on Sunday to help them secure a comprehensive 6-3 victory.

Following his heroics against United, Guardiola was asked what separates Haaland from Messi, who was also a wizard at the start of his career and went on to become one of the greatest of all time. The Spanish manager, who played an instrumental role in Messi's growth at his former club Barcelona, said the Argentinian had the ability to do it all himself while Haaland needs his teammates.

"The difference is that Erling needs maybe all his mates, you know, to do it. Unbelievable. Messi had the ability for himself to do it," said Guardiola.

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Haaland has so far scored a staggering 17 goals across competitions for Manchester City this season, including an impressive 14 in the Premier League. If he can continue his red-hot form, Haaland might break the all-time record for most goals in a single season in the Premier League.

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Praising Haaland for his sharp instincts, Guardiola said he has had no role to play in the star striker's exploits. The Spaniard said Haaland was born with incredible instincts which helps him finish well and score goals easily.

"I have said it many times and I will say it again - what Erling (Haaland) is doing he did in Norway, Austria and Germany. The quality we have alongside him helps him score, but what he is doing I didn't teach him. He has incredible instincts. It comes from his mum and dad. He was born with that," said Guardiola.

Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola recently outlined the key difference between the legendary Lionel Messi and goal-scoring machine Erling Haaland. The Norwegian striker has been running riot across all competitions ever since his arrival at Manchester City earlier this summer.

Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola recently outlined the key difference between the legendary Lionel Messi and goal-scoring machine Erling Haaland. The Norwegian striker has been running riot across all competitions ever since his arrival at Manchester City earlier this summer. Haaland has been unstoppable and has been scoring goals for fun for the reigning English Premier League champions while smashing records one after another. The young striker bagged yet another hat-trick for City against arch-rivals Manchester United on Sunday to help them secure a comprehensive 6-3 victory. Following his heroics against United, Guardiola was asked what separates Haaland from Messi, who was also a wizard at the start of his career and went on to become one of the greatest of all time. The Spanish manager, who played an instrumental role in Messi's growth at his former club Barcelona, said the Argentinian had the ability to do it all himself while Haaland needs his teammates. "The difference is that Erling needs maybe all his mates, you know, to do it. Unbelievable. Messi had the ability for himself to do it," said Guardiola. Also Read: Erling Haaland, Phil Foden smash hat-tricks as Manchester City thrash Man Utd 6-3 in Premier League Haaland has so far scored a staggering 17 goals across competitions for Manchester City this season, including an impressive 14 in the Premier League. If he can continue his red-hot form, Haaland might break the all-time record for most goals in a single season in the Premier League. Also Read: Indonesia stadium stampede: What do FIFA rules state about use of tear gas to control crowds? Praising Haaland for his sharp instincts, Guardiola said he has had no role to play in the star striker's exploits. The Spaniard said Haaland was born with incredible instincts which helps him finish well and score goals easily. "I have said it many times and I will say it again - what Erling (Haaland) is doing he did in Norway, Austria and Germany. The quality we have alongside him helps him score, but what he is doing I didn't teach him. He has incredible instincts. It comes from his mum and dad. He was born with that," said Guardiola.

Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola explains key difference between Lionel Messi and Erling Haaland

Erling Haaland and Phil Foden scored hat-tricks to fire champions Manchester City to a rampant 6-3 thrashing of local rivals Manchester United in the Premier League on Sunday.

City put United to the sword in a ruthless display of attacking football in the first half at the Etihad Stadium, as the visitors, who had won their last four league games, were blown away by the champions.

Foden got the scoring underway inside eight minutes, sweeping home Bernardo Silva's low cross, before Haaland headed his first in the 34th minute to put City in command.

Haaland has made a mockery of settling into life in the Premier League and the Norwegian struck again in the 34th minute on the stretch before Foden added the fourth three minutes later.

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Big-money signing Antony curled a stunning strike into the net early in the second half to give United faint hope of a remarkable comeback, before Haaland fired home his 17th goal of an incredible season to notch up his third hat-trick in eight Premier League games.

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Foden completed his first Premier League treble to finish off the perfect afternoon for irresistible City, before United substitute Anthony Martial added a late consolation double to make the scoreline more respectable.

Pep Guardiola's side moved to within a point of Arsenal at the top of the standings and a bruised United stayed sixth.

Erling Haaland and Phil Foden scored hat-tricks to fire champions Manchester City to a rampant 6-3 thrashing of local rivals Manchester United in the Premier League on Sunday.

Erling Haaland and Phil Foden scored hat-tricks to fire champions Manchester City to a rampant 6-3 thrashing of local rivals Manchester United in the Premier League on Sunday. City put United to the sword in a ruthless display of attacking football in the first half at the Etihad Stadium, as the visitors, who had won their last four league games, were blown away by the champions. Foden got the scoring underway inside eight minutes, sweeping home Bernardo Silva's low cross, before Haaland headed his first in the 34th minute to put City in command. Haaland has made a mockery of settling into life in the Premier League and the Norwegian struck again in the 34th minute on the stretch before Foden added the fourth three minutes later. Also Read: Indonesia stadium stampede: What led to one of world's worst football tragedies? Big-money signing Antony curled a stunning strike into the net early in the second half to give United faint hope of a remarkable comeback, before Haaland fired home his 17th goal of an incredible season to notch up his third hat-trick in eight Premier League games. Also Read: Devastating! Wayne Rooney deeply shocked by deadly football stampede in Indonesia Foden completed his first Premier League treble to finish off the perfect afternoon for irresistible City, before United substitute Anthony Martial added a late consolation double to make the scoreline more respectable. Pep Guardiola's side moved to within a point of Arsenal at the top of the standings and a bruised United stayed sixth.

Erling Haaland, Phil Foden smash hat-tricks as Manchester City thrash Man Utd 6-3 in Premier League

Erik ten Hag praised Erling Haaland's goalscoring instincts but stressed that Manchester United will not focus solely on the Norwegian striker when they take on Manchester City in a Premier League derby clash.

Later on Sunday, United will have the formidable task of containing Haaland, who has made a blistering start to his City career with 11 league goals in seven games since arriving from Borussia Dortmund in the close season.

When asked if he had discussed Haaland with the striker's former Dortmund teammate Jadon Sancho, who now plays for United, Ten Hag told reporters, "of course when you have a player who played in the past with a player, you ask him."

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"I also think it is our job in advance to analyse as a team and if individual players have huge contribution to the result, we have to do our job and that is what I am doing with my staff and players because they can give us more details," Ten Hag added.

"I like Haaland's attitude. How he is on the pitch. He is direct, his life is about goals and he is direct to the goal of the opponent.

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"He can also create goals, but once again, I respect him, but for us on Sunday we are not playing against Haaland, we are playing against Man City and for us, it's not about Man City. It is about us and them being an opponent."

United, who are sixth in the league standings, travel to face second-placed City.

Erik ten Hag praised Erling Haaland's goalscoring instincts but stressed that Manchester United will not focus solely on the Norwegian striker when they take on Manchester City in a Premier League derby clash.

Erik ten Hag praised Erling Haaland's goalscoring instincts but stressed that Manchester United will not focus solely on the Norwegian striker when they take on Manchester City in a Premier League derby clash. Later on Sunday, United will have the formidable task of containing Haaland, who has made a blistering start to his City career with 11 league goals in seven games since arriving from Borussia Dortmund in the close season. When asked if he had discussed Haaland with the striker's former Dortmund teammate Jadon Sancho, who now plays for United, Ten Hag told reporters, "of course when you have a player who played in the past with a player, you ask him." Also Read: WATCH: Shocking video shows lifeless bodies of football fans lying on floor after deadly stampede in Indonesia "I also think it is our job in advance to analyse as a team and if individual players have huge contribution to the result, we have to do our job and that is what I am doing with my staff and players because they can give us more details," Ten Hag added. "I like Haaland's attitude. How he is on the pitch. He is direct, his life is about goals and he is direct to the goal of the opponent. Also Read: WATCH - Thomas Partey scores an outrageous goal as Arsenal thrash Tottenham in London Derby "He can also create goals, but once again, I respect him, but for us on Sunday we are not playing against Haaland, we are playing against Man City and for us, it's not about Man City. It is about us and them being an opponent." United, who are sixth in the league standings, travel to face second-placed City.

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Manchester City's Pep Guardiola and his band of speedsters charted a course to the West Midlands to compete against Wolverhampton Wanderers FC at the Molineux Stadium.

Their Round 8 clash came to an end with the Men in Blue walking away with a flawless 3-0 win. While the game itself was easy pickings for the Manchester-based outfit,&nbsp;Erling Haaland and Jack Grealish managed to shine bright.

Grealish was the first to feature on the scoreline, as he managed to find the back of the net&nbsp;in the dying seconds of the first minute after kick-off.&nbsp; The goal marked the quickest goal that has been scored by any player in the Premier League so far this season.&nbsp;

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In addition&nbsp;to making his way onto the record book for this season, Grealish managed to shut his detractors down as he has found himself at the receiving end of a significant amount of heat from naysayers of late, owing to his less than productive outings on the field.

Erling Haaland, on the other hand, has absolutely been on fire this season, consistently netting goals in almost every single domestic and European outing.&nbsp;

Raising the bar that he himself has set in the Premier League, Haaland rattled the net in the 16th minute, extending City's lead against Wolves to two.&nbsp;

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With the goal, the Norwegian ace managed to etch his name in English footballing folklore as the first player to bag goals in each of his first four away games in the season.

City talisman Phil Foden sealed The Wanderers' fate as he picked up the third and final goal of the match in the second half, helping the Etihad Stadium-based outfit walk away with three points and solidifying their position at the top of the table with Arsenal coming in at a close second.

However, it is interesting to note that the Gunners still have a game in hand and will be locking horns with Brentford in their upcoming game to attempt to cross City to reach the top.

Manchester City's Pep Guardiola and his band of speedsters charted a course to the West Midlands to compete against Wolverhampton Wanderers FC at the Molineux Stadium.

Manchester City's Pep Guardiola and his band of speedsters charted a course to the West Midlands to compete against Wolverhampton Wanderers FC at the Molineux Stadium. Their Round 8 clash came to an end with the Men in Blue walking away with a flawless 3-0 win. While the game itself was easy pickings for the Manchester-based outfit, Erling Haaland and Jack Grealish managed to shine bright. Grealish was the first to feature on the scoreline, as he managed to find the back of the net in the dying seconds of the first minute after kick-off. The goal marked the quickest goal that has been scored by any player in the Premier League so far this season. ALSO READ: Did Kylian Mbappe want Neymar out? PSG's football advisor Luis Campos responds to rumours In addition to making his way onto the record book for this season, Grealish managed to shut his detractors down as he has found himself at the receiving end of a significant amount of heat from naysayers of late, owing to his less than productive outings on the field. Erling Haaland, on the other hand, has absolutely been on fire this season, consistently netting goals in almost every single domestic and European outing. Raising the bar that he himself has set in the Premier League, Haaland rattled the net in the 16th minute, extending City's lead against Wolves to two. ALSO READ: David Beckham refused to skip the hours-long line to offer his tribute to the Queen With the goal, the Norwegian ace managed to etch his name in English footballing folklore as the first player to bag goals in each of his first four away games in the season. City talisman Phil Foden sealed The Wanderers' fate as he picked up the third and final goal of the match in the second half, helping the Etihad Stadium-based outfit walk away with three points and solidifying their position at the top of the table with Arsenal coming in at a close second. However, it is interesting to note that the Gunners still have a game in hand and will be locking horns with Brentford in their upcoming game to attempt to cross City to reach the top.

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Erling Haaland grabbed an outrageous 84th-minute winner against his former club Borussia Dortmund as Manchester City came from behind with two late goals to seal a 2-1 win in Champions League Group G on Wednesday.

The Norwegian has now scored 13 goals in eight games since making his move from the Bundesliga club and his latest was a brilliant finish as he leapt to guide home a wonderful cross with the outside of his boot by Joao Cancelo.

The ball was almost beyond Haaland as he leapt off the ground to reach a cross that most players would have tried to hit with their right foot.

But the towering blond forward is not like most players and he hooked the ball with the outside of his left foot into the Dortmund goal, prompting an astonished roar from the home crowd.

There was something inevitable about the 22-year-old, who scored 86 goals in 89 appearances for Dortmund, deciding the outcome but it was a surprise how much City had struggled for almost an hour.

Pep Guardiola opted to rotate his squad a little and his players struggled to find their usual tempo and fluency in a dull opening 45 minutes.

The German defence had coped with City's pedestrian build-up play with neither Jack Grealish or Riyad Mahrez getting much joy on the wings.

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The first real chance came in the 52nd minute and it fell to Dortmund with Marco Reus bustling in from the left but he scooped his shot wide of the far post.

Reus was more accurate, though, four minutes later when a corner reached him at the back of the penalty area and he whipped a ball back into the box for England international Jude Bellingham to head past Ederson.

Guardiola had been preparing a triple change when the goal was scored and he soon introduced Bernardo Silva, Phil Foden and Julian Alvarez.

The trio provided the desired impact -- adding the missing pace and inventiveness to City's forward play but when they drew level in the 80th minute it was thanks to a defender.

Kevin De Bruyne played the ball inside to John Stones who blasted a fierce drive past Alexander Meyer from outside the box.

The momentum was with City and all Dortmund's efforts to neutralise Haaland counted for nothing when Cancelo produced his magical cross and the Norwegian his full stretch finish.

"In the end we showed what we are. This is what we are and this is how we have to play. I'm proud of the last 20, 25 minutes," Haaland said.

"We scored two wonderful goals today – mine was a bit better, honestly. It was a nice cross from Cancelo," he said.

Bellingham reflected on the predictability of the match-winner.

"Yeah I knew it (would be him) to be honest. Not many people know how to stop him. We did a really good job tonight and then he did what he does – unfortunately for us," he said.

City, who won their opening group game against Sevilla 4-0, top the standings on six points, three ahead of the Germans.

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Erling Haaland grabbed an outrageous 84th-minute winner against his former club Borussia Dortmund as Manchester City came from behind with two late goals to seal a 2-1 win in Champions League Group G on Wednesday.

Erling Haaland grabbed an outrageous 84th-minute winner against his former club Borussia Dortmund as Manchester City came from behind with two late goals to seal a 2-1 win in Champions League Group G on Wednesday. The Norwegian has now scored 13 goals in eight games since making his move from the Bundesliga club and his latest was a brilliant finish as he leapt to guide home a wonderful cross with the outside of his boot by Joao Cancelo. The ball was almost beyond Haaland as he leapt off the ground to reach a cross that most players would have tried to hit with their right foot. But the towering blond forward is not like most players and he hooked the ball with the outside of his left foot into the Dortmund goal, prompting an astonished roar from the home crowd. There was something inevitable about the 22-year-old, who scored 86 goals in 89 appearances for Dortmund, deciding the outcome but it was a surprise how much City had struggled for almost an hour. Pep Guardiola opted to rotate his squad a little and his players struggled to find their usual tempo and fluency in a dull opening 45 minutes. The German defence had coped with City's pedestrian build-up play with neither Jack Grealish or Riyad Mahrez getting much joy on the wings. SHOT WIDE The first real chance came in the 52nd minute and it fell to Dortmund with Marco Reus bustling in from the left but he scooped his shot wide of the far post. Reus was more accurate, though, four minutes later when a corner reached him at the back of the penalty area and he whipped a ball back into the box for England international Jude Bellingham to head past Ederson. Guardiola had been preparing a triple change when the goal was scored and he soon introduced Bernardo Silva, Phil Foden and Julian Alvarez. The trio provided the desired impact -- adding the missing pace and inventiveness to City's forward play but when they drew level in the 80th minute it was thanks to a defender. Kevin De Bruyne played the ball inside to John Stones who blasted a fierce drive past Alexander Meyer from outside the box. The momentum was with City and all Dortmund's efforts to neutralise Haaland counted for nothing when Cancelo produced his magical cross and the Norwegian his full stretch finish. "In the end we showed what we are. This is what we are and this is how we have to play. I'm proud of the last 20, 25 minutes," Haaland said. "We scored two wonderful goals today – mine was a bit better, honestly. It was a nice cross from Cancelo," he said. Bellingham reflected on the predictability of the match-winner. "Yeah I knew it (would be him) to be honest. Not many people know how to stop him. We did a really good job tonight and then he did what he does – unfortunately for us," he said. City, who won their opening group game against Sevilla 4-0, top the standings on six points, three ahead of the Germans. WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

Champions League: Manchester City's Erling Haaland hurts Dortmund with brilliant late strike

Erling Haaland has been taring up the English Premier League ever since his joining Manchester City from German club Borrusia Dortmund this cummer. However, things could have been very different for the Norwegian striker as he was on the radar of several top Premier League clubs while he was still very young and playing for Molde FK in his country.

A prodigious talent, Haaland had showcased at a very young age that he had all the qualities to become a successful striker. He was doing well for Molde in Norway and was making a name for himself with his goal-scoring exploits when a few top Premier League clubs got a chance to watch him and sign him.

Former Molde scout Jhon Vik revealed top English clubs like Arsenal and Liverpool had seen Haaland play and were presented with an opportunity to get him. However, they ended up passing on the chance, much to the shock of Vik, who always believed Haaland was destined for the top.

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Haaland left Molde to join RB Salzburg in 2019 where he further developed before joining Borussia Dortmund. He left Dortmund to join reigning Premier League champions Manchester City this season and has been brilliant for them right from the start.

"Liverpool could have got him. Arsenal could have got him," Vik, who discovered Haaland at Molde, told The Athletic.&nbsp;

"Everyone was there to watch him but these clubs were seeing a No.9 who was tall and broad and, ‘Oh, he’s going to be a target man’. I couldn’t for the life of me see why they had narrowed him down that way," he further added.

Vik believes the clubs who rejected him would now be 'kicking themselves' after watching Haaland develop into one of the best young strikers in the world at present. Haaland has been sensational over the last couple of years and has been shattering records with his goal-scoring exploits.

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He recently became the youngest and fastest to score 25 goals in the Champions League after scoring a brace for City in their game against Spanish club Sevilla. Haaland has reached 25 goals in the Champions League at the age of 22 and has also scored ten goals in just six Premier League games already this season.

A prolific goalscorer, Haaland will be looking to continue his red-hot form when Manchester City take on his former club Borussia Dortmund in the Champions League next.

Erling Haaland has been taring up the English Premier League ever since his joining Manchester City from German club Borrusia Dortmund this cummer. However, things could have been very different for the Norwegian striker as he was on the radar of several top Premier League clubs while he was still very young and playing for Molde FK in his country.

Erling Haaland has been taring up the English Premier League ever since his joining Manchester City from German club Borrusia Dortmund this cummer. However, things could have been very different for the Norwegian striker as he was on the radar of several top Premier League clubs while he was still very young and playing for Molde FK in his country. A prodigious talent, Haaland had showcased at a very young age that he had all the qualities to become a successful striker. He was doing well for Molde in Norway and was making a name for himself with his goal-scoring exploits when a few top Premier League clubs got a chance to watch him and sign him. Former Molde scout Jhon Vik revealed top English clubs like Arsenal and Liverpool had seen Haaland play and were presented with an opportunity to get him. However, they ended up passing on the chance, much to the shock of Vik, who always believed Haaland was destined for the top. Also Read: Premier League to play national anthem before fixtures, organise applause to mark Queen Elizabeth's reign Haaland left Molde to join RB Salzburg in 2019 where he further developed before joining Borussia Dortmund. He left Dortmund to join reigning Premier League champions Manchester City this season and has been brilliant for them right from the start. "Liverpool could have got him. Arsenal could have got him," Vik, who discovered Haaland at Molde, told The Athletic. "Everyone was there to watch him but these clubs were seeing a No.9 who was tall and broad and, ‘Oh, he’s going to be a target man’. I couldn’t for the life of me see why they had narrowed him down that way," he further added. Vik believes the clubs who rejected him would now be 'kicking themselves' after watching Haaland develop into one of the best young strikers in the world at present. Haaland has been sensational over the last couple of years and has been shattering records with his goal-scoring exploits. Also Read: 13-year-old prodigy Christopher Atherton becomes youngest player to play a first-team game in the UK He recently became the youngest and fastest to score 25 goals in the Champions League after scoring a brace for City in their game against Spanish club Sevilla. Haaland has reached 25 goals in the Champions League at the age of 22 and has also scored ten goals in just six Premier League games already this season. A prolific goalscorer, Haaland will be looking to continue his red-hot form when Manchester City take on his former club Borussia Dortmund in the Champions League next.

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Another high-voltage clash will be held in the UEFA Champions League with Manchester City set to host Borussia Dortmund at the Etihad stadium in Manchester. This will be the Cityzens' second Champions League group stage match and will see Erling Haaland come face-to-face with his former club.

Haaland has been in top form and has hit the ground running in his new club. So far, he has scored 10 goals in seven games for Man City in the ongoing Premier League season. Courtesy of his blitz, the Cityzens are placed second with four wins from six encounters in EPL. They will, however, shift their focus on the UCL -- a competition where Man City haven't found the desired success despite their desperation to get a hand on the trophy.

Borussia Dortmund, with four wins from six encounters in the new season of the Bundesliga, will be on their toes against the Pep Guardiola-led club. They surely have it in them to pull off an upset but will have to be at their&nbsp;best against the free-scoring opposition.

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When and at what time will the Manchester City vs Borussia Dortmund&nbsp;UEFA Champions League face-off get underway?

The Manchester City vs Borussia Dortmund&nbsp;UEFA Champions League game will kick off&nbsp;at 12:30 AM IST (Thursday) on September 15.

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The Manchester City vs Borussia Dortmund UEFA Champions League match will be held at the iconic Etihad stadium in Manchester.

Which channel will telecast Manchester City vs Borussia Dortmund&nbsp;UCL Champions League fixture on TV?

The Manchester City vs Borussia Dortmund UEFA Champions League's&nbsp;live telecast will be&nbsp;on&nbsp;Sony Ten Network.

How to watch the live streaming of Manchester City vs Borussia Dortmund&nbsp;UEFA Champions League game?

The live streaming of the UCL clash between Man City and&nbsp;Borussia Dortmund&nbsp;will be available on Sony Liv.

Another high-voltage clash will be held in the UEFA Champions League with Manchester City set to host Borussia Dortmund at the Etihad stadium in Manchester. This will be the Cityzens' second Champions League group stage match and will see Erling Haaland come face-to-face with his former club.

Another high-voltage clash will be held in the UEFA Champions League with Manchester City set to host Borussia Dortmund at the Etihad stadium in Manchester. This will be the Cityzens' second Champions League group stage match and will see Erling Haaland come face-to-face with his former club. Haaland has been in top form and has hit the ground running in his new club. So far, he has scored 10 goals in seven games for Man City in the ongoing Premier League season. Courtesy of his blitz, the Cityzens are placed second with four wins from six encounters in EPL. They will, however, shift their focus on the UCL -- a competition where Man City haven't found the desired success despite their desperation to get a hand on the trophy. Borussia Dortmund, with four wins from six encounters in the new season of the Bundesliga, will be on their toes against the Pep Guardiola-led club. They surely have it in them to pull off an upset but will have to be at their best against the free-scoring opposition. All you need to know about Manchester City vs Borussia Dortmund UEFA Champions League match: When and at what time will the Manchester City vs Borussia Dortmund UEFA Champions League face-off get underway? The Manchester City vs Borussia Dortmund UEFA Champions League game will kick off at 12:30 AM IST (Thursday) on September 15. Where will the Manchester City vs Borussia Dortmund UEFA Champions League match be played? The Manchester City vs Borussia Dortmund UEFA Champions League match will be held at the iconic Etihad stadium in Manchester. Which channel will telecast Manchester City vs Borussia Dortmund UCL Champions League fixture on TV? The Manchester City vs Borussia Dortmund UEFA Champions League's live telecast will be on Sony Ten Network. How to watch the live streaming of Manchester City vs Borussia Dortmund UEFA Champions League game? The live streaming of the UCL clash between Man City and Borussia Dortmund will be available on Sony Liv.

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Barcelona frontman Xavi Hernandez recently offered fans a sneak peek into his list of the best strikers in the world. He included the likes of Catalunya's own Robert Lewandowski, arch-nemeses Real Madrid's Karim Benzema and Manchester City's Erling Haaland. One of the biggest omissions from his list was Paris Saint-Germain's&nbsp;Kylian Mbappe, who is frequently hailed as one of the greatest attacking talents in the world.

This comes shortly after the strikers in question were seen in their element, entertaining fans with a series of electrifying performances each on the grandest stage of club football, the UEFA Champions League. In the aftermath of the Champions League action, Xavi was witnessed talking up&nbsp;Lewandowski's game, before revealing his list of Top-3 attackers in the world.&nbsp;

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"It's fantastic to have him in the team, I can't praise him enough. But it's not just the hat-trick, it's everything he does and what he brings.&nbsp;Apart from the goals, he makes the team play, he understands when to press, he gives us many solutions in attack, how he communicates, he understands the game. The best? There's him, Benzema and also Haaland," said Xavi.

The reason behind Xavi's glowing review of Lewandowski was his mindblowing performance in Barcelona's most recent Champions League draw against&nbsp;Czech side&nbsp;<a data-content-type="section-topic" data-link-tracking="InArticle|Link" href="https://www.mirror.co.uk/all-about/viktoria-plzen" rel="Follow" target="_self">Viktoria Plzen. which took place at home, where&nbsp;the Pole bagged a hat-trick.</a>

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Haaland, who featured on Xavi's list of Top-3 strikers in the world also recorded an extremely successful outing in Manchester City's UCL Group Stage draw against Sevilla as he recorded a brace, to help City see through their romp of the&nbsp;Spanish giants in their backyard of&nbsp;Ramón Sánchez Pizjuán Stadium.&nbsp;

Karim Benzema, however, did not fare as well owing to an injury that forced him off the field during Los Blancos' hard-fought 3-0 win against Celtic. Kylian Mbappe, on the other hand, managed to find the back of the&nbsp;net twice, single-handedly carrying Paris Saint-Germain to victory against Juventus in a clash that ended at 2-1.

Barcelona frontman Xavi Hernandez recently offered fans a sneak peek into his list of the best strikers in the world. He included the likes of Catalunya's own Robert Lewandowski, arch-nemeses Real Madrid's Karim Benzema and Manchester City's Erling Haaland.

Barcelona frontman Xavi Hernandez recently offered fans a sneak peek into his list of the best strikers in the world. He included the likes of Catalunya's own Robert Lewandowski, arch-nemeses Real Madrid's Karim Benzema and Manchester City's Erling Haaland. One of the biggest omissions from his list was Paris Saint-Germain's Kylian Mbappe, who is frequently hailed as one of the greatest attacking talents in the world. This comes shortly after the strikers in question were seen in their element, entertaining fans with a series of electrifying performances each on the grandest stage of club football, the UEFA Champions League. In the aftermath of the Champions League action, Xavi was witnessed talking up Lewandowski's game, before revealing his list of Top-3 attackers in the world. ALSO READ: ‘He is fantastic’- Diogo Dalot waxes lyrical about Manchester United teammate Marcus Rashford "It's fantastic to have him in the team, I can't praise him enough. But it's not just the hat-trick, it's everything he does and what he brings. Apart from the goals, he makes the team play, he understands when to press, he gives us many solutions in attack, how he communicates, he understands the game. The best? There's him, Benzema and also Haaland," said Xavi. The reason behind Xavi's glowing review of Lewandowski was his mindblowing performance in Barcelona's most recent Champions League draw against Czech side Viktoria Plzen. which took place at home, where the Pole bagged a hat-trick. ALSO READ: 'It's embarrassing'- Jamie Carragher nukes Liverpool's defensive efforts against Napoli after 4-1 drubbing Haaland, who featured on Xavi's list of Top-3 strikers in the world also recorded an extremely successful outing in Manchester City's UCL Group Stage draw against Sevilla as he recorded a brace, to help City see through their romp of the Spanish giants in their backyard of Ramón Sánchez Pizjuán Stadium. Karim Benzema, however, did not fare as well owing to an injury that forced him off the field during Los Blancos' hard-fought 3-0 win against Celtic. Kylian Mbappe, on the other hand, managed to find the back of the net twice, single-handedly carrying Paris Saint-Germain to victory against Juventus in a clash that ended at 2-1.

Barcelona’s Xavi snubs Kylian Mbappe as he backs Erling Haaland among others as world’s best strikers

Manchester City striker Erlin Haaland continued his red-hot form for the club in their Champions League opener against Sevilla on Wednesday. Haaland bagged a brace as City thrashed Sevilla 4-0 to get off to a flying start in the Champions League. The Norweigan star has now scored an impressive 12 goals in just seven matches for City across competitions.

Haaland joined City from Bundesliga club Borussia Dortmund arlier this summer. While he was expected to continue his goal-scoring exploits for the reigning Premier League champions, many felt it might take him some time to settle down in the new league. However, Haaland has wasted little time and has been absolutely phenomenal for the Cityzens.

He made his Champions League debut for City in their game against Sevilla on Wednesday and scored one goal each in both haves to help them earn a dominant win. He opened the scoring after latching on to a cross from Kevin De Bruyne in the 20th minute before doubling his tally in the 67th minute.

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With his magnificent brace, Haaland went on to break an elite Champions League record held by PSG star Kylian Mbappe. Haaland surpassed Mbappe to become the youngest player to complete 25 goals in the competition's history. Mbappe achieved the feat at the age of 22 years and 80 days while Haaland has completed 25 goals at the age of 22 years and 47 days.

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Haaland created another record with his brace against Sevilla as he also became the quickest to complete 25 goals in the competition. Haaland has managed to reach 25 goals in just 20 games, surpassing former Manchester United striker&nbsp;Ruud van Nistelrooy, who bagged 25 goals in 30 matches.

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Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola was all praise for the 22-year-old after his heroics against Sevilla and said his numbers speak for themselves.&nbsp;"I love this routine, but it's been a routine in every single press conference after the game, asking me about him and his goals. Hopefully he can continue this routine, but the numbers speak for themselves," said Guardiola post the game.

Manchester City striker Erlin Haaland continued his red-hot form for the club in their Champions League opener against Sevilla on Wednesday. Haaland bagged a brace as City thrashed Sevilla 4-0 to get off to a flying start in the Champions League.

Manchester City striker Erlin Haaland continued his red-hot form for the club in their Champions League opener against Sevilla on Wednesday. Haaland bagged a brace as City thrashed Sevilla 4-0 to get off to a flying start in the Champions League. The Norweigan star has now scored an impressive 12 goals in just seven matches for City across competitions. Haaland joined City from Bundesliga club Borussia Dortmund arlier this summer. While he was expected to continue his goal-scoring exploits for the reigning Premier League champions, many felt it might take him some time to settle down in the new league. However, Haaland has wasted little time and has been absolutely phenomenal for the Cityzens. He made his Champions League debut for City in their game against Sevilla on Wednesday and scored one goal each in both haves to help them earn a dominant win. He opened the scoring after latching on to a cross from Kevin De Bruyne in the 20th minute before doubling his tally in the 67th minute. Also Read: Kylian Mbappe or Erling Haaland? Thierry Henry settles long-standing best forward debate With his magnificent brace, Haaland went on to break an elite Champions League record held by PSG star Kylian Mbappe. Haaland surpassed Mbappe to become the youngest player to complete 25 goals in the competition's history. Mbappe achieved the feat at the age of 22 years and 80 days while Haaland has completed 25 goals at the age of 22 years and 47 days. Mbappé: youngest to 35 goals Haaland: quickest & youngest to 25 goals The next generation.#UCL pic.twitter.com/jja6oQQ6BL — UEFA Champions League (@ChampionsLeague) September 6, 2022 × Haaland created another record with his brace against Sevilla as he also became the quickest to complete 25 goals in the competition. Haaland has managed to reach 25 goals in just 20 games, surpassing former Manchester United striker Ruud van Nistelrooy, who bagged 25 goals in 30 matches. Also Read: Thomas Tuchel was left 'totally shocked', pleaded not to be sacked in brutal phone call with Chelsea owners Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola was all praise for the 22-year-old after his heroics against Sevilla and said his numbers speak for themselves. "I love this routine, but it's been a routine in every single press conference after the game, asking me about him and his goals. Hopefully he can continue this routine, but the numbers speak for themselves," said Guardiola post the game.

Manchester City star Erling Haaland breaks Kylian Mbappe's elite record with stunning brace against Sevilla

Arsenal and France legend Thierry Henry recently offered fans his personal take on who is the better forward between Kylian Mbappe and Erling Haaland. Henry chose to back his compatriot and PSG's marquee attacker, Mbappe, over the rising Manchester City talent, Haaland.&nbsp;

Henry argued that while both Haaland and Mbappe are phenomenal in front of goal, it is the Frenchman's ability to build plays and create goal-scoring chances that sets him apart from the Norweigan forward.

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He asserted that Mbappe is the more complete forward between the two, owing to his tendency to perform both aspects of attacking efficiently. Henry further admitted that Mbappe, as an attacker, is much more versatile, considering how he can play on either flank, while Haaland can only play down the middle.

"Mbappe&nbsp;can create and finish.&nbsp;Haaland&nbsp;doesn't create. He finishes.&nbsp;Mbappe&nbsp;can play on the right and on the left. He can play in the middle.&nbsp;Haaland&nbsp;can only play in the middle.&nbsp;

"He is a magnificent player and with him they can win the Champions League last year against&nbsp;Real Madrid. If it was him at the end of those chances that they missed, they will have been focused on scoring one or two. For now,&nbsp;Mbappe&nbsp;is still my vote," said Henry while in conversation with CBS Sports.

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Both Mbappe and Haaland have managed to thoroughly entertain and impress fans with their jaw-dropping performances on the pitch so far in the 2022-23 season.

The fresh-faced Manchester City star has already managed to rack up a whopping ten Premier League goals to his name across six games, in addition to netting two hat-tricks in as many games. Mbappe, on the other hand, has managed to find the back of the net seven times in five Ligue 1 fixtures so far.

Arsenal and France legend Thierry Henry recently offered fans his personal take on who is the better forward between Kylian Mbappe and Erling Haaland. Henry chose to back his compatriot and PSG's marquee attacker, Mbappe, over the rising Manchester City talent, Haaland.

Arsenal and France legend Thierry Henry recently offered fans his personal take on who is the better forward between Kylian Mbappe and Erling Haaland. Henry chose to back his compatriot and PSG's marquee attacker, Mbappe, over the rising Manchester City talent, Haaland. Henry argued that while both Haaland and Mbappe are phenomenal in front of goal, it is the Frenchman's ability to build plays and create goal-scoring chances that sets him apart from the Norweigan forward. ALSO READ: 'Not about performance'- Bernd Leno offers update on Arsenal exit, claims politics played a major role He asserted that Mbappe is the more complete forward between the two, owing to his tendency to perform both aspects of attacking efficiently. Henry further admitted that Mbappe, as an attacker, is much more versatile, considering how he can play on either flank, while Haaland can only play down the middle. "Mbappe can create and finish. Haaland doesn't create. He finishes. Mbappe can play on the right and on the left. He can play in the middle. Haaland can only play in the middle. "He is a magnificent player and with him they can win the Champions League last year against Real Madrid. If it was him at the end of those chances that they missed, they will have been focused on scoring one or two. For now, Mbappe is still my vote," said Henry while in conversation with CBS Sports. ALSO READ: French green party propose a 'PSG Bill' to limit the use of private planes: Report Both Mbappe and Haaland have managed to thoroughly entertain and impress fans with their jaw-dropping performances on the pitch so far in the 2022-23 season. The fresh-faced Manchester City star has already managed to rack up a whopping ten Premier League goals to his name across six games, in addition to netting two hat-tricks in as many games. Mbappe, on the other hand, has managed to find the back of the net seven times in five Ligue 1 fixtures so far.

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Aston Villa's Steven Gerrard recently offered fans some insight into their plans ahead of their&nbsp;upcoming Premier League clash against Manchester City.

While discussing their prospects in the match, Gerrard admitted that they were going to keep a close eye on Erling Haaland due to the attacking threat that he presents.

Gerrard admitted that&nbsp;Haaland's presence made the task of overcoming the challenge presented by Manchester City a slightly more daunting feat for the Villa Park-based outfit. He further went on to hail the Norwegian talent&nbsp;as a world-class player.

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“I think so. You need to be diligent with this individual, which is easier said than done because that is the level of player you are dealing with.

"He is a top player but if you focus too much on one player in this situation you can neglect the other world-class talent that they have. That is what you are dealing with here.”

He subsequently went on to detail the game plan that Villa will carry into their forthcoming duel against the Mancunian giants. "To get something against City you have to find the perfect performance," Gerrard declared.

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"On current form that looks highly unlikely, I get that. But this is football, this is the opportunity that we have got in 90 minutes. We need a result. It does not matter who the next challenge is. We need that result that will spring us into a better run of form.”

Gerrard highlighted the importance of mental fortitude while playing against a team like City due to the intensity with which Pep Guardiola and his band of speedsters press their opponents.&nbsp;

He further detailed the importance of avoiding silly turnovers and giving away the ball too cheaply as the Etihad Stadium-based outfit had a tendency to force teams to make mistakes which later costs them heavily.

Aston Villa's Steven Gerrard recently offered fans some insight into their plans ahead of their upcoming Premier League clash against Manchester City. While discussing their prospects in the match, Gerrard admitted that they were going to keep a close eye on Erling Haaland due to the attacking threat that he presents.

Aston Villa's Steven Gerrard recently offered fans some insight into their plans ahead of their upcoming Premier League clash against Manchester City. While discussing their prospects in the match, Gerrard admitted that they were going to keep a close eye on Erling Haaland due to the attacking threat that he presents. Gerrard admitted that Haaland's presence made the task of overcoming the challenge presented by Manchester City a slightly more daunting feat for the Villa Park-based outfit. He further went on to hail the Norwegian talent as a world-class player. ALSO READ: Ryan Giggs trial judge refers Gary Neville to Attorney General for potential contempt of court “I think so. You need to be diligent with this individual, which is easier said than done because that is the level of player you are dealing with. "He is a top player but if you focus too much on one player in this situation you can neglect the other world-class talent that they have. That is what you are dealing with here.” He subsequently went on to detail the game plan that Villa will carry into their forthcoming duel against the Mancunian giants. "To get something against City you have to find the perfect performance," Gerrard declared. ALSO READ: When Ghanaian witch doctor claimed he caused Cristiano Ronaldo's knee injury ahead of FIFA World Cup 2014 "On current form that looks highly unlikely, I get that. But this is football, this is the opportunity that we have got in 90 minutes. We need a result. It does not matter who the next challenge is. We need that result that will spring us into a better run of form.” Gerrard highlighted the importance of mental fortitude while playing against a team like City due to the intensity with which Pep Guardiola and his band of speedsters press their opponents. He further detailed the importance of avoiding silly turnovers and giving away the ball too cheaply as the Etihad Stadium-based outfit had a tendency to force teams to make mistakes which later costs them heavily.

'He is a top player'- Steven Gerrard admits Aston Villa will be wary of the threat Erling Haaland presents

Erling Haaland hit a second successive hat-trick as&nbsp;Manchester&nbsp;City&nbsp;crushed Nottingham Forest 6-0, while leaders Arsenal extended their perfect start to the Premier League season with a 2-1 win against Aston Villa on Wednesday. City&nbsp;and Arsenal have set the early pace, but Liverpool are gathering momentum after snatching a last-gasp 2-1 victory against Newcastle. Haaland has made a blistering start since his £50 million ($58 million) move from Borussia Dortmund in the close-season and the Norway striker's latest goal spree set a Premier League record.

Haaland's tally of nine goals after his first five appearances is a new high in the Premier League era, beating the previous mark of eight set by&nbsp;City&nbsp;great Sergio Aguero and&nbsp;Micky Quinn. Inspired by Haaland's first-half treble, Pep Guardiola's unbeaten side ran riot at the Etihad Stadium, reaching 19 goals from just five games.

"I know he's happy scoring goals, but I think what he wants is to win. The records are OK, but I'm pretty sure he would not like it if we did not win," Guardiola said of Haaland. "He is a special talent. He smells the box like no one else, his first touch of the game is a goal. That's Erling."

City&nbsp;went ahead in the 12th minute when Phil Foden's cross reached Haaland, who poked home from close range. Haaland, whose father Alfie played for Forest between 1993 and 1997, struck again from close range in the 23rd minute and sealed his treble eight minutes later with a header from virtually on the goal-line.

Even with Kevin De Bruyne starting on the bench, the champions were unstoppable and Joao Cancelo curled into the top corner from 20 yards in the 50th minute. Argentine forward Julian Alvarez celebrated his first Premier League start following his move from River Plate with a brace to seal&nbsp;City's biggest win since a 7-0 rout of Leeds in December.

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City&nbsp;are two points behind Arsenal after Mikel Arteta's side once again showed a tenacity so often missing from Gunners teams in recent seasons. Arsenal struck in the 30th minute thanks to a gift from their former keeper Emiliano Martinez, who pushed a tame Gabriel Martinelli cross straight to Gabriel Jesus for a simple finish.

Second-bottom Villa were level when Douglas Luiz's corner flew straight past Arsenal keeper Aaron Ramsdale in the 74th minute despite the hosts' appeal for a foul. But Arsenal, who came from behind to beat Fulham on Saturday, responded impressively as Martinelli restored their lead three minutes later from Bukayo Saka's cross.

"The first half was probably one of the best we have played, then we conceded a goal and it's game on. But the team again reacted incredibly well," Arteta said. Villa boss Steven Gerrard, jeered off after losing at home to West Ham on Sunday, will come under renewed pressure following his side's fourth defeat in five games this season.

Asked if he worried about his future, Gerrard said: "Of course I do. I am really honest and critical of myself." At Anfield, Liverpool left it late to secure a second win this season as Fabio Carvalho's 98th-minute goal saw off Newcastle. Away striker Alexander Isak rocked Liverpool in the 38th minute of his debut following his £60 million move from Real Sociedad, netting with a composed finish from Sean Longstaff's pass. But, building on the momentum from Saturday's 9-0 rout of Bournemouth -- which equalled the record for the Premier League's biggest win -- Liverpool equalised when Roberto Firmino slotted in Mohamed Salah's 61st-minute pass.

And, well past the original five minutes of stoppage time, Carvalho -- a day after his 20th birthday -- fired home to spark wild celebrations. "The perfect moment to win because it was a difficult game. What a wonderful goal from the birthday kid. It's massive. We will remember it for years," Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp said.

Third-placed Tottenham had to settle for a 1-1 draw at West Ham, with an own goal from Hammers defender Thilo Kehrer cancelled out by Tomas Soucek's leveller. ,Managerless Bournemouth drew 0-0 with Wolves at Dean Court in their first game following Scott Parker's sacking after the humiliation at Liverpool.

Erling Haaland hit a second successive hat-trick as Manchester City crushed Nottingham Forest 6-0, while leaders Arsenal extended their perfect start to the Premier League season with a 2-1 win against Aston Villa on Wednesday.

Erling Haaland hit a second successive hat-trick as Manchester City crushed Nottingham Forest 6-0, while leaders Arsenal extended their perfect start to the Premier League season with a 2-1 win against Aston Villa on Wednesday. City and Arsenal have set the early pace, but Liverpool are gathering momentum after snatching a last-gasp 2-1 victory against Newcastle. Haaland has made a blistering start since his £50 million ($58 million) move from Borussia Dortmund in the close-season and the Norway striker's latest goal spree set a Premier League record. Haaland's tally of nine goals after his first five appearances is a new high in the Premier League era, beating the previous mark of eight set by City great Sergio Aguero and Micky Quinn. Inspired by Haaland's first-half treble, Pep Guardiola's unbeaten side ran riot at the Etihad Stadium, reaching 19 goals from just five games. "I know he's happy scoring goals, but I think what he wants is to win. The records are OK, but I'm pretty sure he would not like it if we did not win," Guardiola said of Haaland. "He is a special talent. He smells the box like no one else, his first touch of the game is a goal. That's Erling." City went ahead in the 12th minute when Phil Foden's cross reached Haaland, who poked home from close range. Haaland, whose father Alfie played for Forest between 1993 and 1997, struck again from close range in the 23rd minute and sealed his treble eight minutes later with a header from virtually on the goal-line. Even with Kevin De Bruyne starting on the bench, the champions were unstoppable and Joao Cancelo curled into the top corner from 20 yards in the 50th minute. Argentine forward Julian Alvarez celebrated his first Premier League start following his move from River Plate with a brace to seal City's biggest win since a 7-0 rout of Leeds in December. ALSO READ | Manchester United agree deal to sign highly-rated Brazilian winger Antony from Ajax - Perfect Arsenal - City are two points behind Arsenal after Mikel Arteta's side once again showed a tenacity so often missing from Gunners teams in recent seasons. Arsenal struck in the 30th minute thanks to a gift from their former keeper Emiliano Martinez, who pushed a tame Gabriel Martinelli cross straight to Gabriel Jesus for a simple finish. Second-bottom Villa were level when Douglas Luiz's corner flew straight past Arsenal keeper Aaron Ramsdale in the 74th minute despite the hosts' appeal for a foul. But Arsenal, who came from behind to beat Fulham on Saturday, responded impressively as Martinelli restored their lead three minutes later from Bukayo Saka's cross. "The first half was probably one of the best we have played, then we conceded a goal and it's game on. But the team again reacted incredibly well," Arteta said. Villa boss Steven Gerrard, jeered off after losing at home to West Ham on Sunday, will come under renewed pressure following his side's fourth defeat in five games this season. Asked if he worried about his future, Gerrard said: "Of course I do. I am really honest and critical of myself." At Anfield, Liverpool left it late to secure a second win this season as Fabio Carvalho's 98th-minute goal saw off Newcastle. Away striker Alexander Isak rocked Liverpool in the 38th minute of his debut following his £60 million move from Real Sociedad, netting with a composed finish from Sean Longstaff's pass. But, building on the momentum from Saturday's 9-0 rout of Bournemouth -- which equalled the record for the Premier League's biggest win -- Liverpool equalised when Roberto Firmino slotted in Mohamed Salah's 61st-minute pass. And, well past the original five minutes of stoppage time, Carvalho -- a day after his 20th birthday -- fired home to spark wild celebrations. "The perfect moment to win because it was a difficult game. What a wonderful goal from the birthday kid. It's massive. We will remember it for years," Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp said. Third-placed Tottenham had to settle for a 1-1 draw at West Ham, with an own goal from Hammers defender Thilo Kehrer cancelled out by Tomas Soucek's leveller. ,Managerless Bournemouth drew 0-0 with Wolves at Dean Court in their first game following Scott Parker's sacking after the humiliation at Liverpool.

Erling Halaand hits second successive hat-trick as Man City attain big win, Arsenal beat Aston Villa 2-1

Manchester City's Erling Haaland struck a second-half hat-trick as the Premier League champions came back from two goals down to beat Crystal Palace 4-2 at the Etihad Stadium on Saturday.

The Norwegian, who averaged almost a goal per game in the Bundesliga for Borussia Dortmund before his move to City in June, has now scored six times in his opening four league matches for Pep Guardiola's side.

The win moves City to the top of the table, level on 10 points with Brighton &amp; Hove Albion. Palace are 13th with four points from their opening four games.

Haaland was given a standing ovation when he was substituted six minutes from the end but at halftime City were staring at a possible repeat of their 2-0 home loss to Palace last season.

An own goal from John Stones in the fourth minute put Patrick Vieira's south London side ahead and then the visitors doubled their lead when an unmarked Joachim Andersen powered in a header from an Eberechi Eze corner in the 21st minute.

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City struggled to find their fluency but the almost inevitable comeback started in the 53rd when Bernardo Silva cut in from the right and his low shot took a slight deflection and beat goalkeeper Vicente Guaita.

Guardiola then made a double substitution and moved Phil Foden to left back and within a minute he had delivered a pinpoint cross which Haaland met with a fine glancing header.

The striker then turned the ball in from close range after a clever move inspired by Silva and saved the best for last -- showing Ilkay Gundogan the pass he wanted to run onto and then holding off Joel Ward as he fired into the bottom corner.

"It was a proud moment for me and my family and I'm so happy. Amazing feeling to score a hat-trick," said Haaland.

"It's about trying to continue what we are doing. It was about small adjustments and we did that and got results. We had to listen to the manager," said the Norwegian.

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Haaland said it was important that City did not panic after Palace's early goals.

"It's a mentality that we trust each other and we know the chances will come. It's about keeping going. In the end we scored four goals and that's a really good thing.

"It's a warning that we have to become better, training hard and develop. When we play at home we shouldn't concede early goals. It's about working harder," he said.

Manchester City's Erling Haaland struck a second-half hat-trick as the Premier League champions came back from two goals down to beat Crystal Palace 4-2 at the Etihad Stadium on Saturday.

Manchester City's Erling Haaland struck a second-half hat-trick as the Premier League champions came back from two goals down to beat Crystal Palace 4-2 at the Etihad Stadium on Saturday. The Norwegian, who averaged almost a goal per game in the Bundesliga for Borussia Dortmund before his move to City in June, has now scored six times in his opening four league matches for Pep Guardiola's side. The win moves City to the top of the table, level on 10 points with Brighton & Hove Albion. Palace are 13th with four points from their opening four games. Haaland was given a standing ovation when he was substituted six minutes from the end but at halftime City were staring at a possible repeat of their 2-0 home loss to Palace last season. An own goal from John Stones in the fourth minute put Patrick Vieira's south London side ahead and then the visitors doubled their lead when an unmarked Joachim Andersen powered in a header from an Eberechi Eze corner in the 21st minute. Also Read: Erik ten Hag reviews performance against Southampton, claims lessons were learnt from Brentford loss City struggled to find their fluency but the almost inevitable comeback started in the 53rd when Bernardo Silva cut in from the right and his low shot took a slight deflection and beat goalkeeper Vicente Guaita. Guardiola then made a double substitution and moved Phil Foden to left back and within a minute he had delivered a pinpoint cross which Haaland met with a fine glancing header. The striker then turned the ball in from close range after a clever move inspired by Silva and saved the best for last -- showing Ilkay Gundogan the pass he wanted to run onto and then holding off Joel Ward as he fired into the bottom corner. "It was a proud moment for me and my family and I'm so happy. Amazing feeling to score a hat-trick," said Haaland. "It's about trying to continue what we are doing. It was about small adjustments and we did that and got results. We had to listen to the manager," said the Norwegian. Also Read: Liverpool equal Premier League record after demolishing Bournemouth with 9 goals Haaland said it was important that City did not panic after Palace's early goals. "It's a mentality that we trust each other and we know the chances will come. It's about keeping going. In the end we scored four goals and that's a really good thing. "It's a warning that we have to become better, training hard and develop. When we play at home we shouldn't concede early goals. It's about working harder," he said.

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Liverpool thrashed Manchester City 3-1 to win the Community Shield on Saturday (July 30). It was a brilliant performance from Jurgen Klopp's Reds, who had missed out on the Engish Premier League (EPL) title by just a point last season. Liverpool's new signing Darwin Nunez also scored in the game to announce his arrival to the fans.

While Nunez, who joined Liverpool from Portuguese side Benfica, managed to find the back of the net, City's new signing Erling Haaland ended up missing a sitter and had a disappointing outing in the clash. Haaland, who is regarded as one of the best young strikers in the world at present, ended up missing a one-on-one chance from almost just six&nbsp;yards out.

The massive miss from the Norwegian striker came during the extra time when City were trailing 3-1 with just a few minutes for the match to conclude. Haaland found himself in front of the goal with only Liverpool goalkeeper Adrian to beat on a rebound off a shot from Phil Foden. However, the striker blasted it off the bar into the crowd.

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The video of Haaland's shambolic miss soon went viral on social media as the Manchester City striker found himself on the receiving end of criticism and brutal trolling.&nbsp;

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Speaking about Haaland's missed chance and his performance in the game, Man City manager Pep Guardiola came out in the striker's defence and said it will take him some time to adapt to a new league. Guardiola also praised Haaland for his movement off the ball and expressed confidence in his abilities.

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"He had chances - two or three in the first half and one at the end. Always he was there. He fought a lot, and made the movements. It is good for him to see the reality in a new country and a new league but he was there. He didn't score. He has incredible quality and he will do it," Guardiola told reporters at the post-match presser.

"He's strong. Another time he will put it in the net. It's football. He was there. He had another goal disallowed because the ball was out so he has this talent and he will do it," he added.

Haaland joined Manchester City from Bundesliga club Borussia Dortmund earlier this summer in a blockbuster deal. The Norweigan stiker was wanted by several top clubs across Europe but decided to follow his father's footsteps in joining City.

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Liverpool thrashed Manchester City 3-1 to win the Community Shield on Saturday (July 30). It was a brilliant performance from Jurgen Klopp's Reds, who had missed out on the Engish Premier League (EPL) title by just a point last season.

Liverpool thrashed Manchester City 3-1 to win the Community Shield on Saturday (July 30). It was a brilliant performance from Jurgen Klopp's Reds, who had missed out on the Engish Premier League (EPL) title by just a point last season. Liverpool's new signing Darwin Nunez also scored in the game to announce his arrival to the fans. While Nunez, who joined Liverpool from Portuguese side Benfica, managed to find the back of the net, City's new signing Erling Haaland ended up missing a sitter and had a disappointing outing in the clash. Haaland, who is regarded as one of the best young strikers in the world at present, ended up missing a one-on-one chance from almost just six yards out. The massive miss from the Norwegian striker came during the extra time when City were trailing 3-1 with just a few minutes for the match to conclude. Haaland found himself in front of the goal with only Liverpool goalkeeper Adrian to beat on a rebound off a shot from Phil Foden. However, the striker blasted it off the bar into the crowd. Also Read: 'A lot of sh*t was said about me': Lewandowski lashes out at Bayern Munich after joining Barcelona The video of Haaland's shambolic miss soon went viral on social media as the Manchester City striker found himself on the receiving end of criticism and brutal trolling. Watch video: Haaland's missed opportunitypic.twitter.com/eKfyEXbblG — Leo Messi (@Messi_10_30) July 30, 2022 × Speaking about Haaland's missed chance and his performance in the game, Man City manager Pep Guardiola came out in the striker's defence and said it will take him some time to adapt to a new league. Guardiola also praised Haaland for his movement off the ball and expressed confidence in his abilities. Also Read: Ronaldo eager to exit Man Utd to not lose UCL record to arch-rival Lionel Messi: Report "He had chances - two or three in the first half and one at the end. Always he was there. He fought a lot, and made the movements. It is good for him to see the reality in a new country and a new league but he was there. He didn't score. He has incredible quality and he will do it," Guardiola told reporters at the post-match presser. "He's strong. Another time he will put it in the net. It's football. He was there. He had another goal disallowed because the ball was out so he has this talent and he will do it," he added. Haaland joined Manchester City from Bundesliga club Borussia Dortmund earlier this summer in a blockbuster deal. The Norweigan stiker was wanted by several top clubs across Europe but decided to follow his father's footsteps in joining City.

WATCH: Erling Haaland misses a sitter for Manchester City as Liverpool win Community Shield

Premier League champions Manchester City have one of the strongest squads in Europe and have further strengthened their roster by adding some big names once again this season. Norweigan striker Erling Haaland's arrival at the club has arguably been their best piece of business from the club so far this summer as he was one of the most sought-after forwards before his move to the Premier League club.

Haaland was on the radar of several top clubs across Europe but he decided to follow the footsteps of his father and join Man City where he will play under Pep Guardiola. His move to the City from Bundesliga club Borrusia Dortmund is certainly a huge step in his career and it will be a litmus test for him in one of the toughest football leagues in the world.

Manchester City legend Sergio Aguero recently opened up on Haaland's move to the club and said it will take him time to settle down in the Premier League and adapt to the demands of Guardiola. Expectations are high from Haaland, who has been a prolific goal-scorer so far in his career and has taken world football by a storm with his exploits.

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"Haaland will take time to adjust to England and Pep’s demands just like I did. Haaland's is a very important signing. I think his goalscoring ability is proven. His stats through the German league and in Europe confirms this," Aguero, who is Man City's all-time leading goal-scorer told Stake.

Aguero believes Haaland has the talent and skills required to shine in the Premier League but it will take him time to adapt his game as per the demands of the league and his coach Guardiola.&nbsp;

"Logically, he will have a period of adaptation to a league as strong as the Premier League but I think he will go through his own process and the results will be seen soon. I think that an elite player like him will know how to reconcile his style with that of Pep's teams. It may take a while, as it did in the beginning for me, but once he gets into gear everything will be simpler," Aguero added.

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The Manchester City legend was also asked for his opinion on the departures of Gabriel Jesus and Raheem Sterling from the club this summer. Both forwards were let go by City and have joined rival Premier League clubs Arsenal and Chelsea respectively. Aguero warned City that they will miss the duo a lot despite having signed Haaland.

"Both players were important in the City scheme. I'm sure City will miss them a lot as they are great players. There will be a new make-up of the attack but this is a team with a great squad that will be ready for new challenges," said Aguero.&nbsp;

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Premier League champions Manchester City have one of the strongest squads in Europe and have further strengthened their roster by adding some big names once again this season.

Premier League champions Manchester City have one of the strongest squads in Europe and have further strengthened their roster by adding some big names once again this season. Norweigan striker Erling Haaland's arrival at the club has arguably been their best piece of business from the club so far this summer as he was one of the most sought-after forwards before his move to the Premier League club. Haaland was on the radar of several top clubs across Europe but he decided to follow the footsteps of his father and join Man City where he will play under Pep Guardiola. His move to the City from Bundesliga club Borrusia Dortmund is certainly a huge step in his career and it will be a litmus test for him in one of the toughest football leagues in the world. Manchester City legend Sergio Aguero recently opened up on Haaland's move to the club and said it will take him time to settle down in the Premier League and adapt to the demands of Guardiola. Expectations are high from Haaland, who has been a prolific goal-scorer so far in his career and has taken world football by a storm with his exploits. Also Read: WATCH: AC Milan footballer Bakayoko held at gunpoint by Italian police, video goes viral "Haaland will take time to adjust to England and Pep’s demands just like I did. Haaland's is a very important signing. I think his goalscoring ability is proven. His stats through the German league and in Europe confirms this," Aguero, who is Man City's all-time leading goal-scorer told Stake. Aguero believes Haaland has the talent and skills required to shine in the Premier League but it will take him time to adapt his game as per the demands of the league and his coach Guardiola. "Logically, he will have a period of adaptation to a league as strong as the Premier League but I think he will go through his own process and the results will be seen soon. I think that an elite player like him will know how to reconcile his style with that of Pep's teams. It may take a while, as it did in the beginning for me, but once he gets into gear everything will be simpler," Aguero added. Also Read: Lisandro Martinez to Manchester United confirmed as club agrees deal with Ajax to sign Argentine defender The Manchester City legend was also asked for his opinion on the departures of Gabriel Jesus and Raheem Sterling from the club this summer. Both forwards were let go by City and have joined rival Premier League clubs Arsenal and Chelsea respectively. Aguero warned City that they will miss the duo a lot despite having signed Haaland. "Both players were important in the City scheme. I'm sure City will miss them a lot as they are great players. There will be a new make-up of the attack but this is a team with a great squad that will be ready for new challenges," said Aguero.

'They will miss Sterling, Jesus a lot': Sergio Aguero issues warning to Man City over Erling Haaland

Manchester City have completed the signing of Norway striker Erling Haaland from Bundesliga club Borussia Dortmund on a five-year contract, the Premier League champions said on Monday. City did not provide financial details of the deal but German media reported that the total cost of buying Haaland could exceed 300 million euros ($314.22 million), including his salary, agent fees and bonuses. The 21-year-old striker`s value has skyrocketed thanks to his prolific form at Dortmund after joining them from Austrian side Salzburg two years ago.

"I have always watched City and have loved doing so in recent seasons," said Haaland, who scored 86 goals in all competitions for Dortmund since his debut in January, 2020. "You can`t help but admire their style of play, it`s exciting and they create a lot of chances, which is perfect for a player like me. 
"I want to score goals, win trophies and improve as a footballer and I am confident I can do that here," added the Norwegian who will join City on July 1.

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Haaland, whose father Alf-Inge played for City from 2000-03, won the German Cup and the Bundesliga Player of the Season award in 2020-21. City have been in the hunt to replace Sergio Aguero after the Argentine striker -- the club`s all-time top scorer with 254 goals -- moved to Barcelona on a free transfer last year.

Brazilian striker Gabriel Jesus never earned a regular place in the starting lineup, with manager Pep Guardiola often deploying a midfielder as a "false nine" to lead the attack.

Manchester City have completed the signing of Norway striker Erling Haaland from Bundesliga club Borussia Dortmund on a five-year contract, the Premier League champions said on Monday.

Manchester City have completed the signing of Norway striker Erling Haaland from Bundesliga club Borussia Dortmund on a five-year contract, the Premier League champions said on Monday. City did not provide financial details of the deal but German media reported that the total cost of buying Haaland could exceed 300 million euros ($314.22 million), including his salary, agent fees and bonuses. The 21-year-old striker`s value has skyrocketed thanks to his prolific form at Dortmund after joining them from Austrian side Salzburg two years ago. "I have always watched City and have loved doing so in recent seasons," said Haaland, who scored 86 goals in all competitions for Dortmund since his debut in January, 2020. "You can`t help but admire their style of play, it`s exciting and they create a lot of chances, which is perfect for a player like me. "I want to score goals, win trophies and improve as a footballer and I am confident I can do that here," added the Norwegian who will join City on July 1. ALSO READ | We need 500 million Euros to save the club, claims FC Barcelona president as financial troubles mount Haaland, whose father Alf-Inge played for City from 2000-03, won the German Cup and the Bundesliga Player of the Season award in 2020-21. City have been in the hunt to replace Sergio Aguero after the Argentine striker -- the club`s all-time top scorer with 254 goals -- moved to Barcelona on a free transfer last year. Brazilian striker Gabriel Jesus never earned a regular place in the starting lineup, with manager Pep Guardiola often deploying a midfielder as a "false nine" to lead the attack.

Manchester City complete signing of Norway striker Erling Haaland

Borussia Dortmund forward Erling Haaland scored on his last game for the German club as they beat Hertha Berlin 2-1 on Saturday in the season finale, forcing their opponents into a relegation playoff.

Haaland scored with a penalty to level the score at 1-1 with his 86th goal in his 89th match in all competitions since 2020, as Dortmund finished runners'-up to champions Bayern Munich.

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The Norwegian will join Manchester City next season in a multi-year deal reportedly worth up to 300 million euros.

Hertha took the lead with an 18th minute penalty, after Ishak Belfodil was brought down in the box and the Algerian stepped up to convert the spot kick himself.

Dortmund, bidding farewell to several players as well as long-time sports director Michael Zorc, took a long time to react.

But Dortmund eventually got a penalty of their own for a hand ball by Marvin Plattenhardt, and Haaland, who also scored on his debut in the Bundesliga, scored on his final appearance for the club to make it all square.

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Youssoufa Moukoko's superb low shot in the 84th that went in off the post snatched the three points for the hosts as Hertha finished in 16th following a dramatic stoppage-time winner for VfB Stuttgart over Cologne that lifted them to 15th and safety.

Hertha coach Felix Magath, who took over in mid-March with the team anchored in 17th place, had been looking to lead them to safety but he must now prepare his men for a playoff battle if they are to avoid relegation.

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Borussia Dortmund forward Erling Haaland scored on his last game for the German club as they beat Hertha Berlin 2-1 on Saturday in the season finale, forcing their opponents into a relegation playoff.

Borussia Dortmund forward Erling Haaland scored on his last game for the German club as they beat Hertha Berlin 2-1 on Saturday in the season finale, forcing their opponents into a relegation playoff. Haaland scored with a penalty to level the score at 1-1 with his 86th goal in his 89th match in all competitions since 2020, as Dortmund finished runners'-up to champions Bayern Munich. Also read | Manchester City reach agreement to sign Erling Haaland from Borussia Dortmund The Norwegian will join Manchester City next season in a multi-year deal reportedly worth up to 300 million euros. Hertha took the lead with an 18th minute penalty, after Ishak Belfodil was brought down in the box and the Algerian stepped up to convert the spot kick himself. Dortmund, bidding farewell to several players as well as long-time sports director Michael Zorc, took a long time to react. But Dortmund eventually got a penalty of their own for a hand ball by Marvin Plattenhardt, and Haaland, who also scored on his debut in the Bundesliga, scored on his final appearance for the club to make it all square. Also read | Erling Haaland set to join Manchester City, move likely to be completed this week - Report Youssoufa Moukoko's superb low shot in the 84th that went in off the post snatched the three points for the hosts as Hertha finished in 16th following a dramatic stoppage-time winner for VfB Stuttgart over Cologne that lifted them to 15th and safety. Hertha coach Felix Magath, who took over in mid-March with the team anchored in 17th place, had been looking to lead them to safety but he must now prepare his men for a playoff battle if they are to avoid relegation. WATCH WION LIVE HERE:

Erling Haaland scores in farewell appearance for Borussia Dortmund ahead of Man City move

Kevin de Bruyne breathed fire when Manchester City locked horns with&nbsp;Wolverhampton&nbsp;Wolves&nbsp;in the&nbsp;Premier League&nbsp;on Wednesday night (May 11). In a clash where the Cityzens ran through the hapless Wolves, by 5-1, de Bruyne ended with as many as four goals.

During his memorable outing versus the Wolves, the star midfielder dr Bruyne completed his hat-trick in only the 24th minute of the clash, at the&nbsp;Molineux Stadium,&nbsp;Wolverhampton. He scored another in the 60th minute before Raheem Stirling's 84th minute strike completed Man City's dominant win over the opposition (who only managed a single goal). After his hat-trick, the 30-year-old Belgium player&nbsp;also pulled off his soon-to-be-teammate Erling Halaand's trademark celebration.&nbsp;

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Despite scoring four goals, de Bruyne reckoned that it actually should've been five. "It’s just [a case of] whenever you get the opportunity, don’t hesitate,” he was quoted as saying by The Guardian after the match. “I’m never afraid to shoot with the left; even if it doesn’t go in, it creates a problem for the opposition. If you miss you miss, it doesn’t matter, you make mistakes in the game and you go again. It should have been five, to be honest,” he added.

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When questioned about his&nbsp;celebration, similar to&nbsp;Haaland, Kevin&nbsp;pointed out that he didn't really realise how it happened and it came naturally to him. “I didn’t even know,” he said in reference of the celebration. I just did it because I’d scored three," he asserted.

As for Halaand, it is now officially known that Borussia Dortmund striker&nbsp;is all set to join the Cityzens&nbsp;in the next season. After Man City triggered his release clause of 60 million Euros, all the personal terms between the two parties were agreed upon. Thus, another superstar striker is in line to join the marquee club.

Kevin de Bruyne breathed fire when Manchester City locked horns with Wolverhampton Wolves in the Premier League on Wednesday night (May 11). In a clash where the Cityzens ran through the hapless Wolves, by 5-1, de Bruyne ended with as many as four goals.

Kevin de Bruyne breathed fire when Manchester City locked horns with Wolverhampton Wolves in the Premier League on Wednesday night (May 11). In a clash where the Cityzens ran through the hapless Wolves, by 5-1, de Bruyne ended with as many as four goals. During his memorable outing versus the Wolves, the star midfielder dr Bruyne completed his hat-trick in only the 24th minute of the clash, at the Molineux Stadium, Wolverhampton. He scored another in the 60th minute before Raheem Stirling's 84th minute strike completed Man City's dominant win over the opposition (who only managed a single goal). After his hat-trick, the 30-year-old Belgium player also pulled off his soon-to-be-teammate Erling Halaand's trademark celebration. Here's the video: Haaland celebration 👀 pic.twitter.com/04ZgN4yIrv — Ninth 🇧🇪 (@kroemecyriel) May 11, 2022 × Despite scoring four goals, de Bruyne reckoned that it actually should've been five. "It’s just [a case of] whenever you get the opportunity, don’t hesitate,” he was quoted as saying by The Guardian after the match. “I’m never afraid to shoot with the left; even if it doesn’t go in, it creates a problem for the opposition. If you miss you miss, it doesn’t matter, you make mistakes in the game and you go again. It should have been five, to be honest,” he added. ALSO READ | Inter Milan clinch Coppa Italia to ensure Juventus will end season without a trophy When questioned about his celebration, similar to Haaland, Kevin pointed out that he didn't really realise how it happened and it came naturally to him. “I didn’t even know,” he said in reference of the celebration. I just did it because I’d scored three," he asserted. As for Halaand, it is now officially known that Borussia Dortmund striker is all set to join the Cityzens in the next season. After Man City triggered his release clause of 60 million Euros, all the personal terms between the two parties were agreed upon. Thus, another superstar striker is in line to join the marquee club.

Man City's Kevin de Bruyne replicates 'Erling Haaland celebration' after memorable hat-trick vs Wolves - WATCH

Manchester City have reached an agreement to sign Norwegian striker Erling Haaland from Borussia Dortmund on July 1, the two clubs announced on Tuesday. "The transfer remains subject to the club finalising terms with the player," City said.

City did not provide financial details of the deal but German media reported that the total cost of buying Haaland in a multi-year deal could exceed 300 million euros ($316.08 million), including his salary, agent fees and bonuses.

Dortmund said once the transfer goes through, the club expects a "positive effect on the key earnings figures for the 2022/2023 financial year" in the range of 35-40 million euros.

The 21-year-old striker`s value has skyrocketed thanks to his prolific form at Dortmund after joining them from the Austrian side Salzburg two years ago. British media reported Haaland had passed his medical on Monday, with Liverpool boss Juergen Klopp saying it was a transfer that will "set new levels" in the Premier League.

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Haaland has scored 85 goals in 88 games for Dortmund since his debut in January 2020. He was last season`s top scorer in the Champions League as well as the UEFA Nations League. This season he has 21 goals in the Bundesliga from 20 starts, with Dortmund set to finish second in the league behind champions Bayern Munich when the season concludes on Saturday.

But Dortmund failed to qualify for the Champions League knockout stages, dropping to the Europa League where they did not make it past the playoffs. City have been in the hunt to replace Sergio Aguero after the Argentine striker -- the club`s all-time top scorer with 254 goals -- moved to Barcelona on a free transfer last year.

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Brazilian striker Gabriel Jesus failed to seal his place in the starting lineup, with Guardiola often deploying a midfielder as a `false nine` leading the attack. Dortmund are interested in Salzburg forward Karim Adeyemi as a possible Haaland replacement.

Manchester City have reached an agreement to sign Norwegian striker Erling Haaland from Borussia Dortmund on July 1, the two clubs announced on Tuesday. "The transfer remains subject to the club finalising terms with the player," City said.

Manchester City have reached an agreement to sign Norwegian striker Erling Haaland from Borussia Dortmund on July 1, the two clubs announced on Tuesday. "The transfer remains subject to the club finalising terms with the player," City said. City did not provide financial details of the deal but German media reported that the total cost of buying Haaland in a multi-year deal could exceed 300 million euros ($316.08 million), including his salary, agent fees and bonuses. Dortmund said once the transfer goes through, the club expects a "positive effect on the key earnings figures for the 2022/2023 financial year" in the range of 35-40 million euros. The 21-year-old striker`s value has skyrocketed thanks to his prolific form at Dortmund after joining them from the Austrian side Salzburg two years ago. British media reported Haaland had passed his medical on Monday, with Liverpool boss Juergen Klopp saying it was a transfer that will "set new levels" in the Premier League. Also Read: Premier League - Liverpool maintain pressure on Manchester City after hard-fought win vs Aston Villa Haaland has scored 85 goals in 88 games for Dortmund since his debut in January 2020. He was last season`s top scorer in the Champions League as well as the UEFA Nations League. This season he has 21 goals in the Bundesliga from 20 starts, with Dortmund set to finish second in the league behind champions Bayern Munich when the season concludes on Saturday. But Dortmund failed to qualify for the Champions League knockout stages, dropping to the Europa League where they did not make it past the playoffs. City have been in the hunt to replace Sergio Aguero after the Argentine striker -- the club`s all-time top scorer with 254 goals -- moved to Barcelona on a free transfer last year. Also Read: Liverpool manager Klopp says Premier League title race still not over despite Man City's advantage Brazilian striker Gabriel Jesus failed to seal his place in the starting lineup, with Guardiola often deploying a midfielder as a `false nine` leading the attack. Dortmund are interested in Salzburg forward Karim Adeyemi as a possible Haaland replacement.

Manchester City reach agreement to sign Erling Haaland from Borussia Dortmund

Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola on Tuesday (May 10) responded to the reports of the club being close to finalising a deal for Erling Haaland from Borussia Dortmund. Ahead of City's clash against Wolves in the Premier League, Guardiola's press conference was heavily dominated by questions surrounding Haaland's imminent arrival at the Ethiad.

As per reports, Manchester City have already triggered Haaland's 75 million Euros release clause to land him from Dortmund and the deal is likely to be announced as soon as this week. While Guardiola hinted Haaland's move to City is close to being completed, he insisted he is not allowed to talk until the contract has been finalised.

Guardiola said everyone is aware of the situation but he has been told not to discuss the move until it's official.&nbsp;"Everybody knows the situation but I should not talk because I do not like to talk about the future, next season," said Guardiola during the presser.

"At the same time I should say something, but Borussia Dortmund and Man City told me I'm not allowed to say anything until the deal is completely done, so I cannot talk, I’m sorry. We’ll have time to talk," he added.

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Haaland is one of the hottest prospects in world football at present and has been backed by many to become the next big thing in the game. A prolific goal-scorer, Haaland enjoyed two sensational spells at Borrusia Dortmund since signing from Red Bull Salzburg and is ready for the next big step in his career.

When asked how much a say did he have in persuading Haaland to sign for the club as a long-term replacement for Sergio Aguero, Guardiola said he would love to talk about the move once it's&nbsp;done.

"I would love to talk, honestly, but I can't! They tell me don’t say anything for the legal actions or the legal situation, it's far away from my perspective. We'll have time to talk about that. Not because I don't want but because I can't," said the Man City manager.

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Guardiola's immediate focus will be on helping Man City close the Premier League title race with just three more games remaining this season. Manchester City are currently on top of the Premier League table and have a 3-point lead over second-placed Liverpool with games left against Wolves, West Ham and Aston Villa.

Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola on Tuesday (May 10) responded to the reports of the club being close to finalising a deal for Erling Haaland from Borussia Dortmund.

Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola on Tuesday (May 10) responded to the reports of the club being close to finalising a deal for Erling Haaland from Borussia Dortmund. Ahead of City's clash against Wolves in the Premier League, Guardiola's press conference was heavily dominated by questions surrounding Haaland's imminent arrival at the Ethiad. As per reports, Manchester City have already triggered Haaland's 75 million Euros release clause to land him from Dortmund and the deal is likely to be announced as soon as this week. While Guardiola hinted Haaland's move to City is close to being completed, he insisted he is not allowed to talk until the contract has been finalised. Guardiola said everyone is aware of the situation but he has been told not to discuss the move until it's official. "Everybody knows the situation but I should not talk because I do not like to talk about the future, next season," said Guardiola during the presser. "At the same time I should say something, but Borussia Dortmund and Man City told me I'm not allowed to say anything until the deal is completely done, so I cannot talk, I’m sorry. We’ll have time to talk," he added. Also Read: Erling Haaland set to join Manchester City, move likely to be completed this week - Report Haaland is one of the hottest prospects in world football at present and has been backed by many to become the next big thing in the game. A prolific goal-scorer, Haaland enjoyed two sensational spells at Borrusia Dortmund since signing from Red Bull Salzburg and is ready for the next big step in his career. When asked how much a say did he have in persuading Haaland to sign for the club as a long-term replacement for Sergio Aguero, Guardiola said he would love to talk about the move once it's done. "I would love to talk, honestly, but I can't! They tell me don’t say anything for the legal actions or the legal situation, it's far away from my perspective. We'll have time to talk about that. Not because I don't want but because I can't," said the Man City manager. Also Read: Liverpool manager Klopp says Premier League title race still not over despite Man City's advantage Guardiola's immediate focus will be on helping Man City close the Premier League title race with just three more games remaining this season. Manchester City are currently on top of the Premier League table and have a 3-point lead over second-placed Liverpool with games left against Wolves, West Ham and Aston Villa.

'Everybody knows...': Pep Guardiola responds to reports of Manchester City signing Erling Haaland

Manchester City are reportedly set to announce the blockbuster transfer of Norwegian striker Erling Haaland this week. The reigning Premier League champions are currently locked in a close battle with Liverpool to win their second title on the trot and have already started planning for the upcoming season by strengthening their squad.

Haaland, who has been absolutely sensational for Dortmund ever since joining the Bundesliga club from Red Bull Salzburg in 2020, is one of the most sought-after footballers in the world at present and a number of top teams are interested in securing his services. However, Man City have reportedly won the race to sign the 21-year-old.

As per a report in The Athletic, Haaland's move to Manchester City is a 'done deal' and can be announced as early as this week. Multiple reports in Germany have also confirmed the Dortmund striker's imminent departure to Man City. Haaland has decided to walk in the footsteps of his father&nbsp;Alf Inge Haaland, who also played for Man City during his playing days.

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Dortmund had inserted a release clause of around 73 million Euros in Haaland's contract when he had signed for the German club. The release clause is set to get activated this year and Man City have agreed to pay the fee for the Norwegian goal machine, who was on the radar of several big clubs including the likes of Manchester United, Real Madrid and Barcelona.

As per reports, Haaland will sign a five-year contract at Man City and is set to become one of the highest-earning players in the league with a staggering salary of 500,000 pounds a week at Man City. His arrival is going to significantly boost City's squad strength and will make them a force to reckon with in Europe.

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Pep Guardiola, who has failed to win the Champions League with Man City despite enjoying tremendous success in the league, will be looking forward to conquering Europe next season with Haaland in his side. Haaland has scored a brilliant 85 goals in 88 matches for Dortmund and is all set for his next challenge in the Premier League.

Manchester City are reportedly set to announce the blockbuster transfer of Norwegian striker Erling Haaland this week. The reigning Premier League champions are currently locked in a close battle with Liverpool to win their second title on the trot and have already started planning for the upcoming season by strengthening their squad.

Manchester City are reportedly set to announce the blockbuster transfer of Norwegian striker Erling Haaland this week. The reigning Premier League champions are currently locked in a close battle with Liverpool to win their second title on the trot and have already started planning for the upcoming season by strengthening their squad. Haaland, who has been absolutely sensational for Dortmund ever since joining the Bundesliga club from Red Bull Salzburg in 2020, is one of the most sought-after footballers in the world at present and a number of top teams are interested in securing his services. However, Man City have reportedly won the race to sign the 21-year-old. As per a report in The Athletic, Haaland's move to Manchester City is a 'done deal' and can be announced as early as this week. Multiple reports in Germany have also confirmed the Dortmund striker's imminent departure to Man City. Haaland has decided to walk in the footsteps of his father Alf Inge Haaland, who also played for Man City during his playing days. Also Read: 'We know how much Man Utd means to him' - David Beckham hopes Cristiano Ronaldo stays on Dortmund had inserted a release clause of around 73 million Euros in Haaland's contract when he had signed for the German club. The release clause is set to get activated this year and Man City have agreed to pay the fee for the Norwegian goal machine, who was on the radar of several big clubs including the likes of Manchester United, Real Madrid and Barcelona. As per reports, Haaland will sign a five-year contract at Man City and is set to become one of the highest-earning players in the league with a staggering salary of 500,000 pounds a week at Man City. His arrival is going to significantly boost City's squad strength and will make them a force to reckon with in Europe. Also Read: Chelsea's top five most expensive signings under Roman Abramovich Pep Guardiola, who has failed to win the Champions League with Man City despite enjoying tremendous success in the league, will be looking forward to conquering Europe next season with Haaland in his side. Haaland has scored a brilliant 85 goals in 88 matches for Dortmund and is all set for his next challenge in the Premier League.

Erling Haaland set to join Manchester City, move likely to be completed this week - Report

Borussia Dortmund striker Erling Haaland said the club have been pressing him to make a decision about his future and therefore "things will happen now", as the Norwegian continues to attract interest from several top European sides.

The 21-year-old, who has scored 21 goals this season, joined Dortmund from RB Salzburg in 2020 and has gone on to establish himself as one of the continent`s hottest properties.

"The last six months I have chosen not to say anything out of respect for Dortmund, but now the club has started to press me into making a decision," Haaland, who scored twice in Dortmund`s 5-1 win Norwegian broadecaster Viaplay.

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"All I want to do is play football. But they press me ... about my future, so that means I have to make a decision soon. 
"That is what they (Dortmund) want. It means things will happen now."

Haaland, whose contract runs until 2024, added that he would have preferred to focus on football instead of being distracted by talk of his future during a busy run of fixtures for Dortmund, who trail Bundesliga leaders Bayern Munich by three points.

"We are in the middle of a difficult period, with a lot of games," Haaland said. 
"I have said from the beginning that I want to focus on football, because that is when I am at my best. But I can`t do that now."

Borussia Dortmund striker Erling Haaland said the club have been pressing him to make a decision about his future and therefore "things will happen now", as the Norwegian continues to attract interest from several top European sides.

Borussia Dortmund striker Erling Haaland said the club have been pressing him to make a decision about his future and therefore "things will happen now", as the Norwegian continues to attract interest from several top European sides. The 21-year-old, who has scored 21 goals this season, joined Dortmund from RB Salzburg in 2020 and has gone on to establish himself as one of the continent`s hottest properties. "The last six months I have chosen not to say anything out of respect for Dortmund, but now the club has started to press me into making a decision," Haaland, who scored twice in Dortmund`s 5-1 win Norwegian broadecaster Viaplay. Read Also | ISL 2021-22: Goa FC hold NorthEast United 1-1 in riveting contest "All I want to do is play football. But they press me ... about my future, so that means I have to make a decision soon. "That is what they (Dortmund) want. It means things will happen now." Haaland, whose contract runs until 2024, added that he would have preferred to focus on football instead of being distracted by talk of his future during a busy run of fixtures for Dortmund, who trail Bundesliga leaders Bayern Munich by three points. "We are in the middle of a difficult period, with a lot of games," Haaland said. "I have said from the beginning that I want to focus on football, because that is when I am at my best. But I can`t do that now."

'Things will happen now': Erling Haaland being pressed by Borussia Dortmund to make decision on future

Robert Lewandowski might have missed out on the 2021 Ballon d'Or, finishing second behind the legendary Lionel Messi but he has had a fabulous 2021. The Bayern Munich striker has continued his goal-scoring exploits last season in the ongoing season and has been unstoppable for the Bundesliga leaders.

Lewandowski is on the top of the goal-scoring charts in the year 2021 in club football as far as top five leagues and major European competitions - Champions League, and Europa League are concerned. The Polish star scored his 69th goal across all competitions for club and country in 2021 to match Cristiano Ronaldo's record of 69 goals in a calendar year.

Lionel Messi still tops the elite list with a stunning 91 goals to his name in a calendar year in 2012. While Lewandowski is the top goal-scorer of 2021 across all competitions for club and country, he also leads the goal-scoring charts when taking into account the top five football leagues in the world and other major club competitions, including the Champions League and the UEFA league.

Top 5 goal-scorers of 2021 across all club competitions (Top 5 leagues only)

1) Robert Lewandowski - 56 goals

The Bayern Munich striker has been unstoppable this season as he continues to shatter records with his goal-scoring exploits. The Polish star, who finished second in the Ballon d'Or 2021 awards, has scored 56 goals in 45 appearances across major club competitions this year. He averages a brilliant 68 minutes per goal and has been instrumental in keeping Bayern on top of the Bundesliga table.

2) Erling Haaland - 43 goals&nbsp;

Erling Haaland is taking the Bundesliga by a storm and seems ready for a switch to a big club next season. Haaland has been exceptional for Borussia Dortmund with 43 goals in 42 matches for the Bundesliga giants. Haaland has become one of the most sought-after youngsters in the league and it remains to be seen where he will head to after his Dortmund contract ends next year.

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3) Kylian Mbappe - 41 goals&nbsp;

The French striker had proved his goal-scoring pedigree in the 2018 FIFA World Cup where he helped France lift the title with a campaign to remember. A quality striker and one of the most talented youngsters in world football, Mbappe has achieved a lot in a short career so far. He continued to tear it in the Ligue 1, Champions League and other competitions this season for PSG with a whopping 41 goals in 52 matches. He is the third-highest goal-scorer of the year as far as the top five football leagues are concerned.

4) Mohammed Salah - 37 goals&nbsp;

The Liverpool winger often doesn't get the credit for his consistency. He has been a force to reckon with ever since joining Liverpool and has been scoring goals one season after another. Salah continued his heroics in the year 2021 with 37 goals in 51 appearances for the Premier League giants. Despite being one of the best players in the Premier League over the last few years, Salah could only finish seventh in the Ballon d'Or rankings this year.

5)&nbsp;Karim Benzema - 36 goals

Real Madrid striker Karim Benzema continues to shine at the Bernabeu and has almost single-handedly shouldered the goal-scoring responsibilities ever since Cristiano Ronaldo's departure from the club in 2018. Benzema notched up 36 goals in 33 appearances for Real Madrid across all competitions in 2021 and is currently fifth on the list pf the top goal-scorers of the year.

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Robert Lewandowski might have missed out on the 2021 Ballon d'Or, finishing second behind the legendary Lionel Messi but he has had a fabulous 2021. The Bayern Munich striker has continued his goal-scoring exploits last season in the ongoing season and has been unstoppable for the Bundesliga leaders.

Robert Lewandowski might have missed out on the 2021 Ballon d'Or, finishing second behind the legendary Lionel Messi but he has had a fabulous 2021. The Bayern Munich striker has continued his goal-scoring exploits last season in the ongoing season and has been unstoppable for the Bundesliga leaders. Lewandowski is on the top of the goal-scoring charts in the year 2021 in club football as far as top five leagues and major European competitions - Champions League, and Europa League are concerned. The Polish star scored his 69th goal across all competitions for club and country in 2021 to match Cristiano Ronaldo's record of 69 goals in a calendar year. Lionel Messi still tops the elite list with a stunning 91 goals to his name in a calendar year in 2012. While Lewandowski is the top goal-scorer of 2021 across all competitions for club and country, he also leads the goal-scoring charts when taking into account the top five football leagues in the world and other major club competitions, including the Champions League and the UEFA league. Top 5 goal-scorers of 2021 across all club competitions (Top 5 leagues only) 1) Robert Lewandowski - 56 goals The Bayern Munich striker has been unstoppable this season as he continues to shatter records with his goal-scoring exploits. The Polish star, who finished second in the Ballon d'Or 2021 awards, has scored 56 goals in 45 appearances across major club competitions this year. He averages a brilliant 68 minutes per goal and has been instrumental in keeping Bayern on top of the Bundesliga table. 2) Erling Haaland - 43 goals Erling Haaland is taking the Bundesliga by a storm and seems ready for a switch to a big club next season. Haaland has been exceptional for Borussia Dortmund with 43 goals in 42 matches for the Bundesliga giants. Haaland has become one of the most sought-after youngsters in the league and it remains to be seen where he will head to after his Dortmund contract ends next year. Also Read: Lionel Messi to Cristiano Ronaldo: A look at last five Ballon d'Or winners 3) Kylian Mbappe - 41 goals The French striker had proved his goal-scoring pedigree in the 2018 FIFA World Cup where he helped France lift the title with a campaign to remember. A quality striker and one of the most talented youngsters in world football, Mbappe has achieved a lot in a short career so far. He continued to tear it in the Ligue 1, Champions League and other competitions this season for PSG with a whopping 41 goals in 52 matches. He is the third-highest goal-scorer of the year as far as the top five football leagues are concerned. 4) Mohammed Salah - 37 goals The Liverpool winger often doesn't get the credit for his consistency. He has been a force to reckon with ever since joining Liverpool and has been scoring goals one season after another. Salah continued his heroics in the year 2021 with 37 goals in 51 appearances for the Premier League giants. Despite being one of the best players in the Premier League over the last few years, Salah could only finish seventh in the Ballon d'Or rankings this year. 5) Karim Benzema - 36 goals Real Madrid striker Karim Benzema continues to shine at the Bernabeu and has almost single-handedly shouldered the goal-scoring responsibilities ever since Cristiano Ronaldo's departure from the club in 2018. Benzema notched up 36 goals in 33 appearances for Real Madrid across all competitions in 2021 and is currently fifth on the list pf the top goal-scorers of the year.

Robert Lewandowski to Karim Benzema: Top five goal-scorers across club competitions in 2021

Borussia Dortmund's star striker Erling&nbsp;Haaland&nbsp;will be sidelined for "several weeks" with a hip flexor injury, coach Marco Rose said Friday.

The 21-year-old Norwegian played the entire match as Dortmund went down 4-0 to Ajax in the Champions league on Wednesday.

"Time to focus on my injury. I will be back stronger," tweeted&nbsp;Haaland&nbsp;alongside a photo of himself clapping the public.

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Haaland's absence is a blow for Dortmund, currently second in the Bundesliga, one point off leaders Bayern Munich.

The Norwegian has already scored nine goals this season, sitting atop the league's goal-scoring charts alongside Bayern rival Robert Lewandowski.

Borussia Dortmund's star striker Erling Haaland will be sidelined for "several weeks" with a hip flexor injury, coach Marco Rose said Friday. The 21-year-old Norwegian played the entire match as Dortmund went down 4-0 to Ajax in the Champions league on Wednesday.

Borussia Dortmund's star striker Erling Haaland will be sidelined for "several weeks" with a hip flexor injury, coach Marco Rose said Friday. The 21-year-old Norwegian played the entire match as Dortmund went down 4-0 to Ajax in the Champions league on Wednesday. "Time to focus on my injury. I will be back stronger," tweeted Haaland alongside a photo of himself clapping the public. Time to focus on my recovery. I’ll be back stronger! 🔜💪🏻 pic.twitter.com/G5Ez5bohTv — Erling Haaland (@ErlingHaaland) October 22, 2021 × ALSO READ: Premier League: Manchester United has quality to cause Liverpool problems, says Jurgen Klopp Haaland's absence is a blow for Dortmund, currently second in the Bundesliga, one point off leaders Bayern Munich. The Norwegian has already scored nine goals this season, sitting atop the league's goal-scoring charts alongside Bayern rival Robert Lewandowski.

Erling Haaland out for 'several weeks' with hip flexor injury

Erling Haaland scored two goals and made another as Borussia Dortmund repeatedly came from behind before beating Bayer Leverkusen 4-3 in a thrilling Bundesliga game on Saturday.

Florian Wirtz opened the scoring for Leverkusen with a toe-poke in the ninth minute, but striker Haaland equalised with a towering header in the 37th before Jude Bellingham had a second for Dortmund ruled out due to a foul in the build-up.

Patrik Schick scored in first-half stoppage time to put Leverkusen 2-1 up and there was to be no let-up after the break.

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Julian Brandt levelled again in the 49th minute, deftly controlling Haaland's pass with his heel before rifling the ball into the roof of the net, but within six minutes Leverkusen were ahead again through Moussa Diaby's strike from the edge of the area.

Again Dortmund equalised, this time through a superb Raphael Guerreiro free kick, and they went into a 4-3 lead from the penalty spot in the 77th minute when Haaland fired home after Marco Reus was struck in the face by the arm of Odilon Kossounou.

Elsewhere, VfL Wolfsburg remained top of the table with a comfortable 2-0 win over struggling Greuther Furth, while FC Cologne managed to hang on for a 1-1 draw at Freiburg despite losing Florian Kainz to a second yellow card in the 74th minute.

Mainz scored a goal in each half as they beat Hoffenheim 2-0 while Union Berlin were held to a scoreless draw at home to Augsburg.

Wolfsburg have a maximum 12 points after four games, with Dortmund second on nine points and Mainz behind them on goal difference. Freiburg are fourth on eight points.

RB Leipzig take on Bayern Munich in Saturday's late game.

Erling Haaland scored two goals and made another as Borussia Dortmund repeatedly came from behind before beating Bayer Leverkusen 4-3 in a thrilling Bundesliga game on Saturday.

Erling Haaland scored two goals and made another as Borussia Dortmund repeatedly came from behind before beating Bayer Leverkusen 4-3 in a thrilling Bundesliga game on Saturday. Florian Wirtz opened the scoring for Leverkusen with a toe-poke in the ninth minute, but striker Haaland equalised with a towering header in the 37th before Jude Bellingham had a second for Dortmund ruled out due to a foul in the build-up. Patrik Schick scored in first-half stoppage time to put Leverkusen 2-1 up and there was to be no let-up after the break. ALSO READ | Cristiano Ronaldo: Sneak peek into CR7's gorgeous over-the-top house after Manchester United move - see pics Julian Brandt levelled again in the 49th minute, deftly controlling Haaland's pass with his heel before rifling the ball into the roof of the net, but within six minutes Leverkusen were ahead again through Moussa Diaby's strike from the edge of the area. Again Dortmund equalised, this time through a superb Raphael Guerreiro free kick, and they went into a 4-3 lead from the penalty spot in the 77th minute when Haaland fired home after Marco Reus was struck in the face by the arm of Odilon Kossounou. Elsewhere, VfL Wolfsburg remained top of the table with a comfortable 2-0 win over struggling Greuther Furth, while FC Cologne managed to hang on for a 1-1 draw at Freiburg despite losing Florian Kainz to a second yellow card in the 74th minute. Mainz scored a goal in each half as they beat Hoffenheim 2-0 while Union Berlin were held to a scoreless draw at home to Augsburg. Wolfsburg have a maximum 12 points after four games, with Dortmund second on nine points and Mainz behind them on goal difference. Freiburg are fourth on eight points. RB Leipzig take on Bayern Munich in Saturday's late game.

Erling Haaland inspires Dortmund to thrilling win over Leverkusen

Bayern Munich are the next team to try to shackle Norwegian goal-machine Erling Braut Haaland when the defending Bundesliga champions face Borussia Dortmund for the German Super Cup on Tuesday.

Under new coach Julian Nagelsmann, Bayern are bidding to win a tenth straight Bundesliga title, but were held to a 1-1 draw at Moenchengladbach last Friday on the season's opening weekend.

Dortmund threw down a marker before the one-off German Super Cup match by beating Frankfurt 5-2 at home on Saturday with Haaland involved in all of the hosts' five goals.

The towering striker, who only turned 21 last month, has now scored a phenomenal 62 times in 61 games for Dortmund.

"Haaland is the complete package, that has to be said.&nbsp;We need him," said Dortmund captain Marco Reus.&nbsp;

Haaland has already scored five goals in his first two games this season.

A hat-trick in the German Cup was followed up by a stunning display in the Bundesliga as he tore into Frankfurt defence, scoring twice and creating goals for Reus, Thorgan Hazard and Giovanni Reyna.

Haaland revelled in creating space for his team-mates, then showed clinical finishing for the chances which came his way.

Only a superb save by Frankfurt goalkeeper Kevin Trapp in added time denied Haaland another hat-trick.

"It's amazing the consistency he brings to the field," said Dortmund's new head coach Marco Rose.&nbsp;

"We are happy that he is here and it's for others to think about how to stop him."&nbsp;

Haaland celebrated in front of home fans long after the whistle on Saturday.

German legend and Sky pundit Lothar Matthaeus thinks Haaland could give Dortmund an edge in this season's Bundesliga title-race.&nbsp;

"He's a machine, he has that charisma.&nbsp;And that's why Dortmund are a big favourite to compete with Bayern for the title," Matthaeus insisted.

However, Dortmund may be running out of time to win the Bundesliga with Haaland, who reportedly has a release clause in his contract to leave in 2022 for 80 million euros ($94 million).

There were reports last month that Chelsea wanted to pay 175 million euros for him to which Haaland replied, "I hope they are just rumours, because that is a lot of money for one person".

After a performance like Saturday's, Europe's other top clubs will be watching.

Bayern are one of those monitoring him closely.

"We'd be complete amateurs if we didn't," said&nbsp;sports&nbsp;director Hasan Salihamidzic.

The Bavarian giants will get a closer look Tuesday when Haaland goes head-to-head with Bayern striker Robert Lewandowski, 33 next Saturday, who scored a record 41 league goals last season.&nbsp;

The German media are raving about Haaland, who top-selling daily Bild describe as "the player who tears even non-Dortmund fans out of their seats".

Dortmund and Bayern first meet in the league this season in December, so Tuesday gives the rivals a chance to size up each other.

"This will be a game in which we can once again measure ourselves against the best team in Germany," said Dortmund coach Rose.

"We want to prepare well and continue where we left off, because this game can help us to become more consistent."

Bayern Munich are the next team to try to shackle Norwegian goal-machine Erling Braut Haaland when the defending Bundesliga champions face Borussia Dortmund for the German Super Cup on Tuesday.

Bayern Munich are the next team to try to shackle Norwegian goal-machine Erling Braut Haaland when the defending Bundesliga champions face Borussia Dortmund for the German Super Cup on Tuesday. Under new coach Julian Nagelsmann, Bayern are bidding to win a tenth straight Bundesliga title, but were held to a 1-1 draw at Moenchengladbach last Friday on the season's opening weekend. Dortmund threw down a marker before the one-off German Super Cup match by beating Frankfurt 5-2 at home on Saturday with Haaland involved in all of the hosts' five goals. The towering striker, who only turned 21 last month, has now scored a phenomenal 62 times in 61 games for Dortmund. "Haaland is the complete package, that has to be said. We need him," said Dortmund captain Marco Reus. Haaland has already scored five goals in his first two games this season. A hat-trick in the German Cup was followed up by a stunning display in the Bundesliga as he tore into Frankfurt defence, scoring twice and creating goals for Reus, Thorgan Hazard and Giovanni Reyna. Haaland revelled in creating space for his team-mates, then showed clinical finishing for the chances which came his way. Only a superb save by Frankfurt goalkeeper Kevin Trapp in added time denied Haaland another hat-trick. "It's amazing the consistency he brings to the field," said Dortmund's new head coach Marco Rose. "We are happy that he is here and it's for others to think about how to stop him." Haaland celebrated in front of home fans long after the whistle on Saturday. German legend and Sky pundit Lothar Matthaeus thinks Haaland could give Dortmund an edge in this season's Bundesliga title-race. "He's a machine, he has that charisma. And that's why Dortmund are a big favourite to compete with Bayern for the title," Matthaeus insisted. However, Dortmund may be running out of time to win the Bundesliga with Haaland, who reportedly has a release clause in his contract to leave in 2022 for 80 million euros ($94 million). There were reports last month that Chelsea wanted to pay 175 million euros for him to which Haaland replied, "I hope they are just rumours, because that is a lot of money for one person". After a performance like Saturday's, Europe's other top clubs will be watching. Bayern are one of those monitoring him closely. "We'd be complete amateurs if we didn't," said sports director Hasan Salihamidzic. The Bavarian giants will get a closer look Tuesday when Haaland goes head-to-head with Bayern striker Robert Lewandowski, 33 next Saturday, who scored a record 41 league goals last season. The German media are raving about Haaland, who top-selling daily Bild describe as "the player who tears even non-Dortmund fans out of their seats". Dortmund and Bayern first meet in the league this season in December, so Tuesday gives the rivals a chance to size up each other. "This will be a game in which we can once again measure ourselves against the best team in Germany," said Dortmund coach Rose. "We want to prepare well and continue where we left off, because this game can help us to become more consistent."

Football - Bayern next up for Haaland in German Super Cup showdown at Dortmund

Manchester City are still looking for a striker who could fill the void left by Sergio Aguero, however, the club manager Pep Guardiola has said that they are being priced out of the market for a new player and may just stick with what they have for the upcoming season.&nbsp;

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According to British media reports, Man City had shown their interest in buying Spurs' star Harry Kane and Borussia Dortmund's Erling Haaland after their all-time top scorer Aguero left the club for Barcelona as a free agent.&nbsp;

Both strikers (Kane and Haaland) came with massive price tags. With Kane being valued at over 100 million pounds ($137.99 million), while Haaland has been rated at 150 million pounds.

"At the prices (quoted) we are not going to buy any strikers. It is impossible, we cannot afford it," Guardiola told Catalan network TV3.

"All clubs are struggling financially, we are not an exception. We have Gabriel (Jesus) and Ferran (Torres) who have been incredible in this position.

"We have young players in the academy and we play many times with a false nine. There is more of a chance we aren't going to buy a striker for next season."

Defending champions Manchester City will kick off their Premier League campaign in the match against Tottenham Hotspurs.

Manchester City are still looking for a striker who could fill the void left by Sergio Aguero, however, the club manager Pep Guardiola has said that they are being priced out of the market for a new player and may just stick with what they have for the upcoming season.

Manchester City are still looking for a striker who could fill the void left by Sergio Aguero, however, the club manager Pep Guardiola has said that they are being priced out of the market for a new player and may just stick with what they have for the upcoming season. ALSO READ: Football: Argentina beat Colombia in shootout to reach Copa America final According to British media reports, Man City had shown their interest in buying Spurs' star Harry Kane and Borussia Dortmund's Erling Haaland after their all-time top scorer Aguero left the club for Barcelona as a free agent. Both strikers (Kane and Haaland) came with massive price tags. With Kane being valued at over 100 million pounds ($137.99 million), while Haaland has been rated at 150 million pounds. "At the prices (quoted) we are not going to buy any strikers. It is impossible, we cannot afford it," Guardiola told Catalan network TV3. "All clubs are struggling financially, we are not an exception. We have Gabriel (Jesus) and Ferran (Torres) who have been incredible in this position. "We have young players in the academy and we play many times with a false nine. There is more of a chance we aren't going to buy a striker for next season." Defending champions Manchester City will kick off their Premier League campaign in the match against Tottenham Hotspurs.

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