Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola outlined what makes Erling Haaland such a good striker after his penalty winner in Saturday’s 1-0 victory over Crystal Palace.
Haaland scored the game’s only goal in the 78th minute, bringing up his 28th Premier League strike in just 26 games.
The Norwegian has netted 34 goals in all competitions, setting all kinds of records this term.
“When he doesn’t score there is pressure, this guy doesn’t have to feel pressure, he’s having an incredible season so far – he missed a couple of chances in the first-half, and I think the penalty was more difficult,” Guardiola told reporters.
“But he’s always there and he enjoys it and the way he celebrates his goals and his team-mates’ goals shows how happy he is here and how happy we are with him.
“He’s a young lad and his personality is that there was no question he was not going to put the ball away – it was great.
“The numbers are there for themselves and to score that many in this league especially, and we are still March – one of the biggest attributes I have learned from working with him is he never loses his focus.
“He can have one chance, two chances but he doesn’t get sad or depressed, he is always thinking positively – ‘I’ll get the next one’ – he knows he will get chances and he will be there and that is a fantastic attribute to have as a football player.
“Normally, when you are in football or basketball and you are thinking about the last action, you cannot be your best, but this guy is thinking ‘ok, how long do we have? I have an hour’ and that is good.
“Of course, he feels the pressure the pressure is nice, and he has to live with it and handle it. But that is good and drives you to be your best.”
The win means second-placed City are within two points of leaders Arsenal, who face Fulham on Sunday.
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