Erling Haaland in tense public exchange with Pep Guardiola after Manchester City blank

Erling Haaland and Pep Guardiola were involved in an unusual post-match chat after Manchester City dramatically beat Leeds United.

Phil Foden, who netted inside the first minute, scored the winner in second half stoppage time to make it 3-2 despite a Leeds fightback.

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It’s a result that keeps City’s Premier League title hopes alive, but it didn’t seem to be all smiles from the whole squad at full-time.

Haaland failed to score for a third consecutive match and looked to be frustrated with his recent lack of success.

His manager Guardiola appeared to give him some advice and as the striker tried to walk away, he held onto him.

Guardiola continued to talk to Haaland and seemed keen to hug him during a tense-looking discussion.

The pair eventually separated from each other, although they did appear to crack smiles towards the end.

Haaland wait goes on

After 19 matches in all competitions, Haaland sits on 19 goals, with his overall City tally standing at 143.

However, he remains agonisingly close to becoming the latest member of the Premier League 100 Club.

Should Haaland score for City against Fulham on Tuesday night, he will reach 100 Premier League goals in 111 appearances.

This would be the fastest of any player in the top flight’s history.

Alan Shearer, the all-time record scorer on 260 goals, hit 100 in 124 matches, so Haaland has plenty of time to overtake him.

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He would be the 35th inductee in the exclusive club once he hits the 100-goal mark.

Haaland would also be the seventh member to have played for City.