EPL: Why Haaland not in Messi class, says Man City boss Guardiola
Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola says Erling Haaland is not yet on the level of Lionel Messi.
Haaland has now scored three consecutive hat-tricks at home in the Premier League for the Citizens.
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His latest triple came in a 6-3 home thrashing of bitter rivals Manchester United, where Phil Foden also scored three goals.
Asked about Haaland and Messi, Guardiola said post-game: “The difference is, maybe that Erling needs all his mates to do it.
“It is unbelievable.
“[But] Messi had the ability himself to do it.”