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Manchester City’s Norwegian striker Erling Haaland says he feels a personal “pressure” to help the club win the Champions League against Inter Milan.
Haaland joined from Borussia Dortmund and has been a standout performer for Pep Guardiola’s men, tallying 52 goals in 52 games this season.
The 22-year-old also won the Premier League golden boot after breaking the single-season PL record and he believes he can play a big role in City’s treble quest despite the enormous pressure.
Haaland feeling pressure ahead of Champions League final
He said: “Of course I feel pressure. I would lie if I said I didn’t. You say it yourself and it’s true, they won the Premier League without me, they won every trophy without me. So I’m here to try to do a thing that the club has never done before and I’ll do my best.”
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In addition to capturing the Premier League title and FA Cup this season, City is looking to become the first side since Manchester United to win the 'traditional' treble.
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Haaland has scored just once in his last seven matches across all competitions. However, he believes that people being critical of his performance can be a positive thing.
“I think often it’s a good thing when people start criticising you,” he added.
“I scored every single game and then people started criticising me. That’s what happened basically. When people criticise you it’s normally a good thing it’s just about trying to smile a bit and enjoy life."
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