In a remarkable endorsement of Erling Haaland's prowess, Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola has placed the Norwegian striker in the same echelon as footballing icons Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo. Following Haaland's goal in City’s recent 2-0 victory over Chelsea in the Premier League, Guardiola praised the forward's extraordinary scoring record.

With 91 goals in just 100 appearances for Manchester City, Haaland’s statistics are drawing comparisons to the dominance exhibited by Messi and Ronaldo over the last decade and a half. Guardiola highlighted the significance of Haaland’s achievement in a competitive league like the Premier League, stating, “He has the numbers for Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo, who controlled the last decade, 15 years, absolutely everything."

The City manager continued, expressing his awe at Haaland's ability to consistently find the back of the net, remarking, "In terms of numbers, it is that level. I don’t know how he does it, but scoring 91 goals in 100 games in this country is unbelievable."

As Haaland continues to shine for Manchester City, the football world will undoubtedly be watching closely to see if he can sustain this remarkable scoring rate and further his legacy in the sport.