Erling Haaland expresses his frustration at being substituted despite scoring four goals in Manchester City’s win against Wolves
Manchester City striker Erling Haaland was angry at being substituted in his side’s 5-1 win at home to Wolves.
Haaland had scored four goals for City in their comprehensive win, but he was replaced by Julian Alvarez in the 82nd minute.
However, the 23-year-old, who currently leads the race for the Premier League’s golden boot, was adamant he should have stayed on the pitch and looked frustrated as he took his place on the bench.
Haaland has scored 25 goals in the Premier League this season, putting him at the top of the scoring charts.
Chelsea’s Cole Palmer and Newcastle’s Alexander Isak both scored 20 goals, while Aston Villa’s Ollie Watkins scored 19.
Manchester City star Erling Haaland has expressed his frustration over his substitution against Wolves
Haaland is the Premier League’s top scorer this season with 25 goals so far
Haaland had given City a 3-0 lead against Wolves, scoring two penalties.
Hwang Hee-Chan got a goal back for Wolves but Haaland scored again shortly afterwards, with Alvarez adding a fifth.
City manager Pep Guardiola claimed Haaland was frustrated as he was regularly insulted by Wolves players.
As reported by Official website of the cityGuardiola said: ‘There were a lot of long balls coming into the channels that pulled him [back] but they say it’s not dirty.
‘I understand the frustration when your shoulder is pulled.
Pep Guardiola stated that Haaland was frustrated as he was constantly being fouled against Wolves
‘It happens every game. He was a little frustrated by these actions, but I can guarantee he is so happy today.”
After the win over Wolves, City are one point behind Premier League leaders Arsenal with a game in hand.
In their final three league games of the season, City play away Fulham and Tottenham before hosting West Ham.