Man City's Erling Haaland has explained the reasons for his muted celebration after scoring twice against Leeds United on Wednesday night.
Pep Guardiola's side returned to Premier League action for the first time this month and picked up where they had left off, after Haaland scored a brace during their 3-1 victory.
Despite becoming the quickest player in history to reach 20 goals in England's top-flight, Haaland wore a blank expression on his face and has now explained his reasons for doing so.
Speaking to VG, Haaland said: 'It was planned. I didn't feel like cheering. I have respect for Leeds, where I was born. Of course I cheer together with Jack and said "good job", as there were two fantastic assists.
'Father and mother were in the stands, the whole family in the stands. It is special. When I was little I had a Leeds kit with Eirik Bakke on the back and a City kit with my father on it.
'Not in my wildest dreams did I think I would play at Elland Road for City against Leeds. You can't even dream about it, because it's so surreal, with a father who has played for both clubs. I am proud today!'
Erling's father - Alfie - played for Leeds United from 1997-2000 before securing a move across the Premier League to his son's current club; Man City.
Haaland later insisted he felt as if he could have scored 'five' during the match at Elland Road and called on City to 'hunt' league leaders Arsenal.
The 22-year-old marked his return to Premier League action with a brace, as he extended his lead at the top of the league's leading goalscorer's list.
The Norwegian rolled the ball into an empty net after being tee'd up by Jack Grealish before doubling his tally with a well-taken strike 13 minutes later.
Despite notching a brace at Elland Road, Pep Guardiola insisted that Haaland is still not back to his best after injury.
'I think he is still not at his best because of the injury, to move his huge body is not easy for him, but as much as he can play minutes, (he) will be better.'
