Man City’s Gvardiol happy to be on same side as Haaland

The last time Manchester City hosted RB Leipzig is not a night Josko Gvardiol remembers with great fondness.

The Croatia international was then part of a Leipzig defence torn to shreds by City’s attack as Erling Haaland plundered five goals in a 7-0 rout in the Champions League last 16 in March.

“I’m happy to be his team mate,” Gvardiol said when asked about the difference between playing against or with Haaland.

“It wasn’t just about Haaland, it was the first team on the pitch (last season), it was a hard game. As a centre back I was looking forward to facing Haaland but it didn’t finish good.

“He scored five goals in 60 minutes. When I saw him getting subbed off I was happy.”