Pep Guardiola Backs Erling Haaland's Goal Records

Pep Guardiola praised Erling Haaland's exceptional goalscoring abilities after he scored a hat-trick in Manchester City's 4-1 victory over Ipswich, marking his 10th treble for the club. Haaland's impressive tally now stands at 94 goals in 101 games, with 67 of those in the Premier League, which Guardiola claims rivals the achievements of Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo. Guardiola noted that Haaland's performance is improved this season, benefiting from an extended summer break after Norway's failure to qualify for Euro 2024. The City manager expressed hope that Haaland would remain with the team for many years, emphasizing his importance as a goal-scoring threat. Meanwhile, Haaland's overall scoring rate of 0.82 goals per game surpasses both Messi and Ronaldo's averages, solidifying his status as a leading modern goalscorer. His rapid rise in the football world has sparked excitement and expectations among fans and experts alike.