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Rob Dawson, Correspondent
MANCHESTER, England — Pep Guardiola says Erling Haaland is in one of the best type of his Manchester City profession and praised the striker’s character after he scored twice towards Brentford regardless of coping with the demise of an in depth private pal within the build-up to the sport.
Haaland determined to start out towards Brentford on Saturday following the demise of household pal Ivar Eggja.
The 24-year-old scored each targets as Metropolis got here from behind to win 2-1 to succeed in 9 targets in simply 4 video games to start out the season.
“I would say one of the best [form] however simply 4 fixtures, not many video games,” Guardiola instructed a post-match information convention. “I did not ask if he is prepared. If he wasn’t prepared he would come to me. He is an unimaginable weapon. In fact, it has been powerful. We attempt to deal with everybody right here and if somebody has issues we keep shut.
“You must be robust. Possibly for 90 minutes neglect your private life if life provides you a punch within the face.”
Haaland’s two targets on the Etihad got here after Yoane Wissa had given Brentford the lead after simply 22 seconds.
Thomas Frank’s group may have scored once more within the opening 10 minutes earlier than Metropolis finally took management due to their Norwegian centre-forward.
Haaland virtually made it three Premier League hat tips in a row however was denied a 3rd towards Brentford when his shot hit the put up within the second half
“I give credit score to Brentford,” Guardiola stated. “It is not straightforward to deal with it. They deserved to be profitable 2-0 or 3-0.
“Each time they’ve the ball they create an opportunity. Lengthy balls, duels, quick passes, break the traces, fast passes, transitions; they’re a unprecedented group. We undergo since they arrive to the Premier League. All of the video games with Thomas have been like that.”
