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The goals keep flowing for Erling Haaland, but the story now is evolution. Since arriving at Manchester City, the Norwegian has added layers to his game under Pep Guardiola. He still attacks space with ruthless timing, yet now he drops between the lines, links play with neat one-touch combinations and presses from the front with a clarity that sets the tone for the entire side.
Leadership is the difference. Haaland communicates constantly, demands intensity and is often the first to trigger the press. Off the ball he tracks runners, defends set pieces and buys time for teammates. On it he occupies centre-backs, shields possession, and releases wingers into space.
The finishing remains devastating: near-post darts, back-post tap-ins, first-time strikes and towering headers, with confidence off either foot. Crucially, his hold-up play has sharpened, allowing Man City’s midfielders to arrive in advanced zones and share the scoring load.
That blend of goals, graft and guidance explains why Guardiola trusts him in tight games. Haaland isn’t just City’s spearhead anymore — he’s the reference point of a relentless champion.