'Ridiculous' Haaland can hit goal heights of Messi and Ronaldo, says Guardiola 

The 24-year-old scored his 10th treble in sky blue as the reigning Premier League champions bounced back from Sammie Szmodics' shock opener to roar past Ipswich 

ATTA BOY: Manchester City's Erling Haaland (left) is substituted and embraces manager Pep Guardiola during the Premier League match at the Etihad Stadium, Manchester. Pic: PA Wire

Pep Guardiola backed Erling Haaland to reach goal figures like Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo after the Manchester City striker added to his "ridiculous" record with a hat-trick against Ipswich.

The 24-year-old scored his 10th treble in sky blue as the reigning Premier League champions bounced back from Sammie Szmodics' shock opener for Kieran McKenna's promoted side.