
Solbakken defends Haaland: "He's the best, he doesn't play for France or Argentina"
The Norwegian coach places his striker above everyone else, arguing that nationality is not a criterion for the title of best in the world.
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Manchester City Football Club, commonly known as Man City or the Citizens, is a professional soccer team based in Manchester, England. Competing in the Premier League, the club is owned by City Football Group and has become one of the most successful English sides of the modern era. Under the guidance of Pep Guardiola since 2016, City has built a reputation for possession‑based, high‑pressing football that consistently dominates domestic competition. The Citizens have amassed a record haul of trophies, including multiple Premier League titles, an FA Cup, several League Cups, and the 2022‑23 UEFA Champions League. Their squad features global stars such as Erling Haaland, Kevin De Bruyne, and Jack Grealish, while the Etihad Stadium serves as their iconic home ground. Manchester City’s blend of financial backing, elite coaching, and world‑class talent has cemented its status as a perennial contender on both domestic and European stages.
In the 2025‑26 Premier League campaign, Manchester City sits near the top of the table, locked in a tight title race with Arsenal and Liverpool. The team entered May with a five‑game unbeaten streak, highlighted by a 2‑0 victory over Everton on May 4, 2026, which kept them within two points of the league leaders. In the UEFA Champions League, City advanced to the quarter‑finals and will face a German side next week. Recent form has been driven by Haaland’s goal‑scoring surge and De Bruyne’s creative playmaking, while Guardiola continues to rotate the squad to maintain freshness for the season’s final stretch.

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