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'He is NOT at his best': Pep Guardiola insists Erling Haaland can still improve after the Man City goal-machine hit ANOTHER brace in their 3-1 win over Leeds - with the Norwegian striker still recovering from a foot injury

Pep Guardiola claimed Erling Haaland is still not back to his best after injury despite scoring twice in Manchester City's 3-1 Premier League win at Leeds.

Haaland struck two second-half goals after Rodri had given City the lead in first-half stoppage time and despite Pascal Struijk's late header for Leeds, the result was never in doubt.

Norway striker Haaland has now scored 26 goals in 20 appearances for City in all competitions since his summer switch from Dortmund, including 20 in 14 top-flight appearances.

Pep Guardiola has claimed Erling Haaland (pictured) is still not back to his best after injury
Guardiola (pictured) said Haaland, who joined City from Borussia Dortmund for u00a352.1million in June, has not fully recovered from a foot injury

Pep Guardiola (right) has claimed Erling Haaland (left) is still not back to his best after injury

Guardiola, whose side moved back up to second and closed the gap on leaders Arsenal to five points, said: 'He misses chances, but the numbers are exceptional.