Erling Haaland scores Champions League brace and strikes concern into opposition goalkeeper in 5-0 Metropolis win

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Fourteen targets within the English Premier League and now 5 targets within the UEFA Champions League; it’s no marvel Erling Haaland is putting concern into opposition goalkeepers this season.

The Norwegian striker has settled completely into life at Manchester Metropolis and added two extra targets to his tally after scoring a brace in his facet’s 5-0 demolition in opposition to FC Copenhagen within the Champions League on Wednesday.

Each of his targets got here in a blistering first-half earlier than supervisor Pep Guardiola introduced the ahead off on the break. It was sufficient time, although, for the 22-year-old to show simply how scientific he's and the way pure goalscoring is to him.

“It’s unbelievable, actually, I’ve by no means ever witnessed something prefer it in my life,” teammate Jack Grealish advised BT Sport after the match.

“For the primary and second targets, I feel I used to be simply laughing as a result of I used to be like, ‘How?’

“He’s simply all the time there, all the time ending it. It’s a pleasure to play with him for the time being.”

Haaland is already the top-scorer in each this season’s EPL and Champions League and he reveals no signal of slowing down.

Neither of his newest targets required a lot technical talent however confirmed a daunting means to learn the sport and sniff out a chance.

It's kind that's so sensational that even the opposition admit to being impressed – Grealish revealed FC Copenhagen’s goalkeeper Kamil Grabara stated as a lot after one of many targets.

Grealish added: “The keeper stated one thing to me: ‘He’s not human.’ And I stated: ‘You’re telling me?’

“He’s unbelievable actually, he’s a pleasure to play with. He’s so humble, he’s nice across the place.

“Hopefully, he can keep on this way and hearth us to glory.”

Amid his record-breaking, goal-scoring streak, stories emerged from Spain that Haaland had a launch clause in his contract that might permit him to maneuver to Actual Madrid after two years at Metropolis.

Madrid had been one of many suitors vying for his signature this summer time however finally misplaced out to Metropolis.

When requested concerning the reported clause after the match, Guardiola shut down the rumors.

“It’s not true. He has no launch clause for Actual Madrid or another workforce. It’s not true,” he advised reporters.

“What’s vital is that he’s tailored rather well and I've the sensation he's extremely completely happy right here and we'll strive with him, and all of the individuals who wish to keep right here, to make him completely happy.

“What is going to occur sooner or later? Who is aware of? No person is aware of. What’s vital is that he’s completely happy and settled completely and he’s extremely liked.”

Haaland may have the possibility so as to add to his rising tally on October 8 when Metropolis hosts Southampton within the league.