‘I have to tell you again?’ – Pep Guardiola reluctantly lavishes public praise on Erling Haaland for breaking ‘another record’ in Man City’s comeback win over RB Leipzig in the Champions League

Pep Guardiola reluctantly heaped public praise on Erling Haaland after the Manchester City superstar broke yet another record on Tuesday.

Consequently, what happened?
In a Champions League match, City defeated RB Leipzig 3-2, and the Norwegian international scored a goal to make history as the youngest and fastest player to 40 goals in the competition. In just 35 games, he has reached the milestone—ten fewer than the previous record-holder, Ruud van Nistelrooy. Guardiola, the manager of City, wasn’t too happy when he had to publicly praise his star player again because he is used to seeing him break records.

GUARDIOLA’S MENTION
During a press conference following the game, Guardiola addressed the media and remarked, “Again? Do I need to remind you again? I am truly impressed a million times over. Today, they prevailed. One more record. Best wishes. He’s an incredible player. I’ve told you repeatedly how happy we are. We adore him for so many other reasons besides just the goals he scores.”

THE LARGER IMAGE
In his 48th Premier League game, Haaland’s goal against Liverpool on Saturday made him the fastest player to 50 goals in the league. He broke Andy Cole’s record of 65 games, which was previously held by the Manchester United great.

POSSIBLE FUTURES FOR MANCHESTER CITY?
When they play Tottenham on Sunday, City, who has won every game in the Champions League, will look to take back the top spot in the Premier League standings. Three days later, Guardiola’s team will return to action away at Aston Villa.