Roy Keane 'Upgrades' Erling Haaland From League Two Level After Goal for Man City Against Nottingham

• Erling Haaland impressed Roy Keane with his performance against Nottingham Forest on Sunday
• He came off the bench to score a crucial goal as Man City closed in on Arsenal in the EPL standings
• The ex-Man United captain previously criticised the City striker, labelling him 'League Two standard'

Erling Haaland seems to have impressed Roy Keane after finding the net for Manchester City against Nottingham Forest on Sunday, April 28.

The Norwegian forward, who missed two previous games due to an injury, returned with a decisive goal to secure a 2-0 victory at City Ground.

Haaland received a pass from Kevin De Bruyne, skillfully shifted the ball onto his right foot, and clinically finished to seal the match, Eurosport reports.

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While the result was less extravagant compared to City's recent performances, it narrowed the gap to just one point behind Arsenal with a game in hand.

Haaland's impactful 29-minute appearance not only extended his lead as the Premier League's top scorer but also garnered praise from Keane, who had previously slammed him for his below-par football skills.

Haaland upgraded from League Two player to Championship

The former Manchester United captain, who labelled Haaland a 'League Two' player, seemed to reconsider his stance with his latest assessment of the former Borussia Dortmund hitman.

"He was very much like a Championship player; he has improved a lot! In terms of a goal-scorer, he is absolutely amazing. There's no doubting his quality in terms of his finishing," he said on Sky Sports as quoted by GOAL.

"When he's coming on, he will want to have an impact on the game, and when it's stretched like that, he's got people like De Bruyne. He's going to find you, and then it's just that bit of sharpness which he has shown," Keane added.

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Haaland told he has room for improvement

Sports Brief previously reported that Pep Guardiola acknowledged Erling Haaland has room for improvement, but also defended the Norwegian star against recent criticism.

When asked about the Man City superstar's chances of winning the Ballon d'Or award this year, the tactician stressed the importance of continuous improvement for all players.

Despite this, Guardiola highlighted Haaland's track record of achievements during his time in Manchester after he was labelled a great scorer but lacking as an overall footballer.