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Josh O'Brien

Erling Haaland details "irritating" setback that has fuelled pursuit for Man City success

Manchester City superstar Erling Haaland has admitted that watching other players score goals at the World Cup while he was sat at home has only motivated him more for the rest of the season.

A Norway international, Haaland's country fell short of qualifiying for the tournament and as a result the 22-year-old could do little more than keep his fitness up and watch the action unfold on television - something that clearly irked him.

Worryingly for Premier League defenders, Haaland has seemingly returned to club matters playing like he has a point to prove. The striker has bagged three goals in his first two games back in City colours: one against Liverpool in the Carabao Cup and two against Leeds in the league.

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