Pep Guardiola revealed that Erling Haaland puts immense pressure on himself to score goals for Manchester City, driven by his desire to help the team succeed. The Norwegian striker, who joined City from Borussia Dortmund in 2022 for £52.1m, has been prolific since his arrival, scoring 52 goals in all competitions during his debut season when City won the Treble.

Despite his incredible form, Haaland has faced a recent scoring drought, netting just two goals in his previous 10 games before Sunday's crucial match against Liverpool. The 25-year-old broke his slump with a dramatic 93rd-minute penalty, securing a 2-1 comeback victory that keeps City in contention for the Premier League title. Guardiola praised Haaland's mentality, noting that the striker's self-imposed pressure stems from his commitment to the team rather than ego.

Guardiola's side now hosts Fulham on Wednesday, with a victory potentially cutting Arsenal's lead to just three points before the Gunners face Brentford on Thursday. Beyond his match-winning penalty, Haaland also provided the assist for Bernardo Silva's equalizer, with his father Alfie watching from the stands. The manager emphasized that Haaland's struggle with expectations is part of what makes him exceptional, describing him as a player who 'desperately wants to help the team and the club.'