Erling Haaland will be eyeing his 100th Premier League goal on Saturday, as Manchester City travel to St James' Park to face Newcastle United.
Manchester City striker Erling Haaland has dismissed comparisons with football legends Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo, saying he is "far off" reaching their level.
Pep Guardiola has claimed Erling Haaland's extraordinary form has elevated him to the same level as Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo after the striker fired Manchester City to a 3-1 victory over Bournemouth at the Etihad Stadium.
Manchester City are grappling with ongoing injury worries ahead of Sunday's Premier League encounter with in-form Bournemouth at the Etihad Stadium, as Pep Guardiola navigates a mounting list of absentees.
Manchester City ended their five-match winless run away from home in the UEFA Champions League with a commanding 2-0 victory over Villarreal, becoming the first side to win at the Estadio de la Ceramica since Real Madrid in March.
Erling Haaland's goal-scoring form continues to be a driving force for Manchester City, but manager Pep Guardiola has warned that the team cannot afford to depend solely on the Norwegian striker.