Soccer Football - Premier League - Manchester City v Manchester United - Etihad Stadium, Manchester, Britain - March 3, 2024 Manchester City's Erling Braut Haaland shoots at goal Action Images via Reuters/Lee Smith/File Photo
(Reuters) - Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola said Erling Haaland is the best striker in the world and defended the Norwegian's performances following criticism from former Manchester United captain Roy Keane.
Haaland, who scored 36 goals in the Premier League last season, had little impact in City's 0-0 draw with Arsenal on Sunday and Keane said the 23-year-old's general play was well below Premier League level.
