Pep Guardiola claims NO defender on the planet can thwart ‘unstoppable’ Erling Haaland after the Man Metropolis striker scored his second hat-trick of the season in win over West Ham

Pep Guardiola claimed that no defender in world soccer can thwart ‘unstoppable’ Erling Haaland after bagging consecutive Premier League hat-tricks.

Haaland scored all three as Manchester Metropolis preserved their 100 per cent file at West Ham United, with Guardiola admitting shock at his aspect’s early season performances.

The Norwegian has raced to seven league targets already this time period as he hunts down a 3rd golden boot since transferring to England two years in the past.

‘Erling is unstoppable,’ Guardiola mentioned. ‘There may be not a central defender, not even with a gun, who can cease him. We all know how scientific he’s. All people is aware of it.

‘He is taking part in significantly better in the whole lot [this season]. The main points, he stays 20 minutes or half an hour after coaching classes now. Final season, not even as soon as, he was there as a result of he did not really feel good – drained, niggles.

‘We’re completely happy for one more hat-trick, the standard of the ending, however he was concerned with the sport in the present day. He did not lose one ball and he performed unbelievable – not simply with the ball but in addition defensively and offensively. He gave an additional go. I am actually happy for him.’

Haaland revealed he feels extra energised this 12 months after a prolonged summer season break.

‘Solely footballers understand how necessary it’s to have a break,’ Haaland mentioned. ‘You must calm your physique and thoughts down as a result of it is a lengthy season.

‘It isn’t as simple as individuals assume. I really feel contemporary and that is a very powerful factor. Whenever you do you can follow some stuff you need to get higher at outdoors of coaching.

‘It has been an incredible begin. Let’s not get too far forward as a result of there are doubtlessly 70 extra video games this season.’