MANCHESTER, England :Erling Haaland bagged another two excellent goals to take his Premier League tally to 13 for the season in Manchester City's 3-1 win over Bournemouth, a performance that left both his manager and his opponents in awe.

City boss Pep Guardiola was animated as he described Haaland's first goal - a ruthless run from the halfway line that was finished with trademark precision.

"It's the first goal, the way he kicked the ball down the grass. It's like, 'I'm going to score this,' it's this determination," said Guardiola, who hugged his prized striker when the two were walking off the pitch.

Asked if Haaland was in the same bracket as scoring greats Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo, Guardiola scoffed.

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