The Premier League title slipped away – for a change. So did Champions League advancement after losing to Real Madrid. Now they are fighting for a Champions League ticket for the coming season, Pep Guardiola highlights a Norwegian 24-year-old before Saturday’s game.

After two and a half years, Haaland is stumbling close to 100 goals in the Premier League with 83 goals and 15 assists. On Saturday, it is ready for Brighton, the City manager highlights Haaland’s performance and importance for City.

“I’ve worked with Messi, but it’s amazing what Erling has achieved. And I want more. I want more for Erling’s sake. He needs to help us even more to achieve what we want this season, but the statistics are unbelievable,” Guardiola said according to TNT Sports.

I’ve worked with Messi, but what Haaland has achieved is incredible. There is little doubt that Guardiola, who has led several of the greatest players in history, loves his light-skinned Norwegian.