'He’s right, I’m so jealous of Haaland' – Guardiola hits back at Ibrahimovic dig

Ibrahimovic fell out with Guardiola over a decade ago during the Catalan’s time in charge at the Camp Nou

SPECIAL TALENT: Erling Haaland has scored a sensational tally of 22 goals in 16 Manchester City appearances. Picture: PA

Pep Guardiola has sarcastically claimed he is jealous of Erling Haaland in a blunt retort to another dig from old adversary Zlatan Ibrahimovic.

Veteran former Barcelona striker Ibrahimovic has suggested Haaland will only continue to flourish at Manchester City if manager Guardiola tempers his ego.