Manchester City defeated Bournemouth (3:1) at the Etihad yesterday, in the 10th round of the Premier League, and after the match, the coach of the "citizens", Pep Guardiola, said that his team has the energy to fight for the title, and that striker Erling Haaland is playing at the level of Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo.
City yesterday achieved their fourth win in their last five Premier League matches, leaving them six points behind leaders Arsenal.
"Only 10 games have been played, there are 28 rounds left until the end of the season, a lot will happen. It is important that we are constantly close to first place. We feel that we are getting better. We have the energy again, which used to adorn us. During the Club World Cup, I felt that we are on the right track," said Guardiola after yesterday's match.
With two goals against Bournemouth, Erling Haaland took his tally to 13 Premier League goals this season. And when it comes to the rest of City's players, none have scored more than one goal in the Championship.
"It's like playing with Messi or Ronaldo, their influence is great, and it's similar with Haaland. Do you see Haaland's numbers? Of course he's at the level of Messi and Ronaldo. The only difference is that Messi and Ronaldo have been playing at this level for more than 15 years. Sometimes I'm strict with him. He lives for goals. Honestly, it would be difficult without him, but we're lucky because Marmus is back, and it's good that the other players are ready. But of course we need goals from Foden, Reynders and the other players," Guardiola said.
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