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Pep Guardiola claims Erling Haaland's celebration after netting in the win at Crystal Palace shows 'how happy' he is at the club... as the Man City boss insists the Norwegian striker can improve even further

Erling Haaland's elated goal celebration after scoring the winner against Crystal Palace is symbolic of the striker's satisfaction at Manchester City, boss Pep Guardiola believes.

The Norway international's second-half penalty was enough to seal victory on a rainy evening at Selhurst Park after the resilient hosts had largely frustrated Guardiola's side before the break.

Haaland's 78th-minute spot-kick to draw City closer to table-toppers Arsenal extended his Premier League-leading tally to 28 goals and sparked a joyous moment after the final whistle.

Guardiola said: 'The way he celebrates his goals and his mates' goals shows how happy he is here and how we are with him and his personality.