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Pep Guardiola challenges Erling Haaland to keep improving at Manchester City and compares the striker's natural ability to a young Lionel Messi after watching the Norwegian score a brace on his Premier League debut

Pep Guardiola has challenged Erling Haaland to continue improving after Manchester City’s new striker was compared to Premier League greats.

Haaland’s debut at West Ham United, scoring twice, gave an indication of what to expect from the £51million signing.

The 22-year-old is set for a home debut against Bournemouth on Saturday and Guardiola is relishing the heights he can reach.

Pep Guardiola has challenged Erling Haaland to continue improving for Manchester City

Pep Guardiola has challenged Erling Haaland to continue improving for Manchester City

‘Erling is exceptional but I think he can be better and has the will to do it - he likes to play,’ Guardiola said.