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Erling Haaland explains muted celebration against boyhood club Leeds

Man City's Erling Haaland has explained the reasons for his muted celebration after scoring twice against Leeds United on Wednesday night.

Pep Guardiola's side returned to Premier League action for the first time this month and picked up where they had left off, after Haaland scored a brace during their 3-1 victory.

Despite becoming the quickest player in history to reach 20 goals in England's top-flight, Haaland wore a blank expression on his face and has now explained his reasons for doing so.

Erling Haaland (right) produced a muted celebration after scoring a brace against Leeds
Erling's father - Alfie - watched on as his two former sides went head-to-head in league action

Speaking to VG, Haaland said: 'It was planned.