Manchester City are locked in a thrilling title race with Arsenal and Erling Haaland, on course to again be the Premier League’s top goalscorer, insists they’ll be even better next season
LONDON, ENGLAND – APRIL 25: Erling Haaland of Manchester City looks on prior to the Emirates FA Cup Semi Final match between Manchester City and Southampton at Wembley Stadium on April 25, 2026 in London, England. (Photo by Michael Regan – The FA/The FA via Getty Images)
Erling Haaland has warned his Premier League rivals Manchester City will be even better next season – with or without Pep Guardiola.
City are locked in a thrilling title race with Arsenal as the season reaches a dramatic climax. Guardiola’s men trail Arsenal by three points, but still have a game in hand as City look to win a domestic Treble.
Haaland appreciates Guardiola has had to integrate several new signings into his team in the last 18 months. It remains to be seen of Guardiola extends his stay at the Etihad beyond this season, when he will have completed a decade in charge.
But whatever happens, Haaland has told the likes of Arsenal, Liverpool and Manchester United that City will be stronger next season, having got used to playing with each other.
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Haaland said: “It’s been a lot of change now the last couple of years, I would say in the last year. There’s been lots of players that have been here for a long time. So with new players, it takes time.
“It’s not easy to come into a new league for someone, new country, all of this. It takes time to adapt. I think exciting times (are ahead) and I’m looking forward to being a part of it.”
Haaland has been linked with a move to long-time admirers Real Madrid and Barcelona, despite signing a record 10-year-deal with City in 2025. But Haaland insists he is going nowhere.
He added: “I’m super happy and I’m looking forward to what’s next, because I think it’s exciting times for City as a club and also me as a player. I’m looking forward to continuing with City.”
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