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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Sport
Ian Parker

Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola says patience will pay off for Erling Haaland

PA Wire

Pep Guardiola said Erling Haaland has the hardest job in the world after Manchester City’s new striker had just eight touches of the ball on his home debut.

The Norwegian got an assist on his first appearance for City at the Etihad Stadium as he set up the opening goal in City’s 4-0 win over Bournemouth, which was scored by Ilkay Gundogan, but only completed one other pass, and that was from a kick-off.

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