Roy Keane makes cheeky joke about Erling Haaland's new level after 'League Two player' claim

Roy Keane has now jokingly given Erling Haaland an upgrade to 'championship player' after his previous strong assessment.

After Manchester City's draw against Arsenal on March 31, Keane He stated that the striker is “almost like a League Two Player' after a bad performance.

Haaland He is considered one of the best players in the world, having scored 32 goals this season, so that opinion caught the attention of many.

The Norwegian's last goal City I saw him leave the bank in his 2-0 victory against Nottingham Forest, one who showed his true quality in front of goal with clever touches and a good finish.

Keane was on pundit duty for Sky Sports and was asked after the match what level he thinks Haaland's overall game is at now.

“Very much like a championship player,” he said in response with a slight smile, which caused laughter in the studio.

Keane added: “No, in terms of goal, it's absolutely incredible, he's had about three or four touches there (before his goal), the defender is on his back foot.

“Yes, listen, there is no doubt he has quality in terms of finishing, brilliant again. “If you look at the players coming off the bench, you will feel frustrated and upset.

“So when he comes on he wants to have an impact on the game, and when the game stretches like that, you have people like (Kevin) De Bruyne, who is making runs.

“He'll find you and then it's just that bit of sharpness that he's shown.”

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Haaland had not featured in City's FA Cup semi-final over Chelsea or the league win at Brighton amid He says he felt fatigued. during their Champions League defeat to Real Madrid.

But he came back strong on Sunday to score a crucial goal that boosts his chances of winning a record fourth straight title.

The 23-year-old's 32 goals this season have come in 40 appearances in all competitions for the treble winners.

Haaland scored a staggering 52 goals in the previous campaign and, although it is a figure he is unlikely to match in recent games, his current total is still impressive.

City are second in the Premier League and one point behind leaders Arsenal, but have a game in hand with four to play.

Much of their success last season was down to Haaland's incredible goalscoring form and he could make the difference once again this season. run in.