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Pep Guardiola has backed Erling Haaland to become the Champions League’s record scorer after the Norwegian goal machine became the fastest to 50 goals in the competition.

Haaland scored Manchester City ’s opener against Napoli to reach the landmark after just 49 appearances, shattering Ruud van Nistelrooy’s record by 13 games.

The 25-year-old is now level with Thierry Henry in ninth place for goals in the Champions League , but he is still 79 behind Lionel Messi and 90 off Cristiano Ronaldo ’s record.

But Guardiola is sure Haaland can beat their landmarks if he maintains the remarkable standards he is setting at the Etihad. His strike in the 2-0 Champions League win against the Serie A champions took him to six goals in five games this season.

“In that rhythm, yeah [h

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