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Man City boss Pep Guardiola responds to Erling Haaland frustration vs West Ham

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Pep Guardiola says the debate over Erling Haaland is over after the striker scored twice to help Manchester City beat West Ham on the opening day of the Premier League season.

Haaland announced himself to English football with a clinical display that saw him win and convert a penalty in the first half, before confidently slotting home after a Kevin De Bruyne through-ball in the second to secure a 2-0 win.

After back-to-back title wins without a number nine, City's new striker was their matchwinner at the first attempt this season, silencing any doubts that he will need time to adapt to the Premier League. ALSO READ: Haaland reacts after scoring his first two goals for City And Guardiola said he was impressed with Haaland's performance, saying after the game that the pre-match build-up suggesting he may struggle in the Premier League was emphatically proven wrong. "One week ago he couldn't adapt in the Premier League, now he's the best alongside Thierry Henry and Alan Shearer and Cristiano Ronaldo," Guardiola said. "He came for five years, he needs time and what we want from Julian [Alvarez] and Kalvin [Phillips] is to be happy.

Feel good in the city, with the team. Push him a little bit more. He's an incredible talent and scores. We'd like to add more to his game, to be a better player.

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