Erling Haaland has set his sights on winning the FA Cup and securing Champions League qualification, while Manchester City wants to save something from their disappointing season.
City won the Premier League title in the first two years of Haaland in the Etihad Stadium, but they are far from the race this term.
The side of Pep Guardiola is fifth and 22 points on drifts from leaders Liverpool, while they are already out of the Champions League after losing defensive champions Real Madrid in the play -offs of the Knock outphase.
Nevertheless, Haaland continued to score freely with 29 goals in all competitions, and the number nine remains of City remains optimistic about the rest of their campaign.
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“That is how it is sometimes,” he told reporters prior to the Norwegian World Cup qualification match against Moldova. “It has been different if you have won the Premier League for both years and have not been to the title race. But you can't win every year.
“Now it's about securing a Champions League place, and doing something that you can do something about: win the FA Cup.”
Haaland, who signed a new deal of nine and a half years in January, also says that he is not afraid because of the potential charges that the city could experience for financial infringements.
The citizens are expected to quickly hear the verdict on their 115 Premier League claims, which could lead to a considerable fine or points deduction, but the striker has every confidence in the club.
“Of course I don't do that when I sign a nine and a half year contract,” he added. “I said 300 times why I signed the contract. I spoke with the club, got a good feeling and finally agreed. That is why.”
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