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Haaland better than ever, says Guardiola
Manchester City's Erling Haaland in action during the Premier League match at the Etihad Stadium, Manchester, August 24, 2024

Man City 4-1 Ipswich

MANCHESTER CITY manager Pep Guardiola says Erling Haaland is feeling better than ever after the Norwegian’s hat-trick helped his team to a 4-1 against Ipswich Town on Saturday.

“He feels better than previous seasons,” Guardiola said as Haaland reached four goals for the season after just two games.

“He had struggled to handle it with not too many holidays, saying ‘still I’m tired and drained,’ but this season having not played in the Euros he relaxed and arrived really well.

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