Manchester City striker Erling Haaland was delighted to hit a hat-trick in their rout of Fulham.

Also on the scoresheet for City were Nathan Ake and Julian Alvarez. Tim Ream scored for the visitors.

Haaland said: "It started a bit sloppy but we ended in a good way. Important win, we go into the international break having won four in four. Good start to the season.

"Every year is like this at this club. We start a bit late and a bit sloppy because we play right until the last game [of every season] because we are the best club. It is how it is. We will only get better and better from here.

"I'm back. No problem for me. I am always hungry. It's a new season and I am ready for it."

On if the side need manager Pep Guardiola given they are performing so well without him, he added: "Good question. I think he misses us, we also miss him sometimes too. So we look forward to having him back."