Guardiola Praises Haaland's Goal Scoring Record

Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola praised Erling Haaland's scoring prowess after the striker netted his 10th hat-trick in a 4-1 victory over Ipswich Town, bringing his total to 94 goals in 101 matches since joining the club. Guardiola remarked that Haaland's goal-scoring numbers are 'ridiculous' and compared him to legends Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi, indicating he has the potential to compete with their records. Haaland's performance included a penalty and a late goal that sealed the match, demonstrating his key role in the team's success as they aim to defend their Premier League title. Guardiola noted that Haaland feels better this season compared to the last, suggesting that he has adjusted well after a challenging post-treble phase. Ipswich's manager Kieran McKenna acknowledged the tough learning experience for his team against the reigning champions. With this win, City secured a maximum of six points from their opening two games of the season.