'Next time we’ll have to score five' – Erling Haaland sends ominous warning after Man City's thrilling eight-goal draw with Chelsea

Erling Haaland has warned Manchester City’s Premier League rivals that “next time we’ll score five” after playing out a thrilling draw at Chelsea.

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• Champions held at Stamford Bridge
• Norwegian striker among the goals again
• High standards demanded by Guardiola

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  WHAT HAPPENED?

  The reigning champions hit the target on four occasions during a dramatic contest at Stamford Bridge, but that was still only enough to take a share of the points in a remarkable 4-4 draw. Pep Guardiola sets such lofty standards at the Etihad Stadium that City are never happy unless they are blowing opponents away.

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  THE BIGGER PICTURE

  They did that last season when landing a historic Treble, and the intention is to do the same in 2023-24. Haaland led the way last term with a remarkable haul of 52 goals across all competitions and – following a brace at Stamford Bridge – the prolific Norwegian is up to 17 efforts through 18 games this time around.

• WHAT THEY SAID

  Haaland believes City can take their game to even greater heights, telling reporters on the back of an eight-goal classic in west London: “It was a tough game, I enjoyed it. Normally when you score four goals you might win but we didn’t – that’s how it is. We had the chance to seal the win a couple of times, but we didn’t. It’s something we’ve got to work on. Next time we’ll have to score five. I feel good to score but a bit disappointed to not win. One point is better than zero. We’ve been doing really good. We’re top of the league and already through in the Champions League. It’s been a really good couple of months – better than last season to be honest. It’s been a good start.”

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  WHAT NEXT?

  City have reached the November international break perched at the top of the Premier League table – with a one-point lead held over Liverpool and Arsenal – while they have progressed into the last-16 of the Champions League with two games to spare.