Soccer-Guardiola praises 'fantastic player' Haaland - again - after another record

Soccer Football - Champions League - Group G - Manchester City v RB Leipzig - Etihad Stadium, Manchester, Britain - November 28, 2023 Manchester City's Erling Braut Haaland celebrates after the match REUTERS/Molly Darlington

MANCHESTER, England (Reuters) - Yet another goals record on Erling Haaland's bulging CV had Pep Guardiola sounding on Tuesday - tongue-in-cheek - like he was growing tired of answering questions about his prolific scorer.

The 23-year-old became the fastest to score 40 Champions League goals with his strike in the 54th minute that sparked City's 3-2 comeback victory over RB Leipzig that clinched them top spot in Group G with a round of group games remaining.