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Guardiola delighted with Haaland, Khusanov for derby win

Guardiola delighted with Haaland, Khusanov for derby win
Guardiola delighted with Haaland, Khusanov for derby winAction Plus

Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola hailed the performance of Erling Haaland after victory over Manchester United.

Haaland scored twice in Sunday's 3-0 win and also made six defensive clearances.

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"Erling never disappoints us since he arrived,” said Guardiola. “Erling has the commitment, that is why he signed a contract for many years. He’s a special player.”

Guardiola also had praise for Abdukodir Khusanov for his performance at right-back.

He added: “We have in the next 11 months to play every three days. No human being can do that. I know for his physicality, he’s so fast and closed that side really well.

“(He didn’t) lose too many balls - sometimes his energy makes him make not the right decision. (Patrick) Dorgu is so fast and he has incredible speed. Today (Abdukodir) was really good.”

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