Haaland hit six goals during this September international duty, including five in one game as Norway ran out 11-1 winners over Moldova.
That ensured that our No.9 now has 48 goals in 45 games for his country – a quite astonishing tally.
And our two-time Golden Boot winner’s return to domestic action this weekend at the Etihad for the 197th Manchester derby also comes after he netted his 88th goal in his 100th English top-flight game at Brighton.
That means no player in Premier League history has scored more goals in their first century of appearances than Haaland.
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Guardiola is certainly delighted to have him on his squad although he accepts talk of who’s the best striker around is open to debate.
“Ask me about Erling as a striker, he’s top,” said the boss to assembled media.
“But of course [Alexander] Isak must be top because of what they paid, it’s obvious. Another one would say [Kylian] Mbappe, another [Lionel] Messi, another Cristiano [Ronaldo].
“That’s why it’s a game of opinions. Everyone can have their rights.
“But I would not change Erling for anyone. I know him and as a person he’s adorable. I like him.”
Watch the manager’s press conference in full above.
