Manchester City manager, Pep Guardiola has insisted that Erling Haaland is back to business after his impressive performance against Wolverhampton Wanderers.
Haaland scored four times as Arsenal keep the pressure on Arsenal despite the Gunners 3-0 victory over Bournemouth earlier in the day.
Victory over Wolves means Guardiola’s side are still one point behind Arsenal with a game in hand.
Speaking after the match, Guardiola revealed that Erling Haaland who has been under the spotlight for the past few weeks is back in business.
MANCHESTER, ENGLAND – MAY 4: Erling Haaland of Manchester City holds the match ball during the Premier League match between Manchester City and Wolverhampton Wanderers at Etihad Stadium on May 4, 2024 in Manchester, England. (Photo by Joe Prior/Visionhaus via Getty Images)
‘Erling is back to business,’ Guardiola said. ‘Penalties are a guarantee (for him) but the second and fourth were unbelievable. The 20 minutes he [Haaland] played against Nottingham Forest was really good and today as well.
‘Winning the title on goal difference is not possible, so we cannot draw a game. The way Arsenal have been playing has been so good and consistent.
‘It’s three games, hopefully we win the first and the second and arrive to the third with our destiny in our own hands. Nine points we will be champions. If it’s seven, six or three points then Arsenal will win the Premier League.’
Guardiola also revealed why Haaland cut a frustrated figure when he was substituted late on, adding: ‘He was frustrated with the referee. With the long balls sometimes they push him and he is pulled.
‘He went down and sometimes it was no foul. It happens every game a lot of times. He was just a bit frustrated for these actions but I can guarantee how happy he was today.’
Pep Guardiola will be hoping Erling Haaland will continue his good form as the citizens pursue their fourth Premier League title in
