Pep Guardiola reveals why he denied Erling Haaland a double hat-trick as yet more records tumble MCFC
Most read in FootballFIFA confirm radical new World Cup format changes for 2026 in huge expansionRonaldo booked after booting ball away and throwing his hands in the air in epic tantrumI KO'd Arsenal in FA Cup - now I'm a luxury watch investor and want Gunners season ticketDespite the prospect of a double hat-trick, Pep Guardiola defended his decision to bring him off, saying: “If he achieved this milestone at 22, his life would be boring.
Tommy Johnson held the title for most goals scored in a season for City for nearly a century with his 38 goals in the 1928/29 campaign.talkSPORT pundit Micky Gray was taken aback by the statistics, calling the striker: “An absolute phenomenon.” It’s clear that the Norwegian is one of the best in the world, and even he is aware of his own incredible ability.City fans will be hoping that he can be the man to deliver Champions League glory
“On the penalty, I was just trying to get the ball into the back of the net, same with the second goal, same with the third goal, same with every goal. I didn’t think on every single goal.”City eventually won 7-0 on the night and 8-1 on aggregate to see them progress to the last eight for the sixth consecutive season.
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