Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola says the squad's team spirit helped Erling Haaland settle last season.

Guardiola credits the team's unity and culture for Haaland's record-breaking impact.

“Of course, he came here after we had won two Premier Leagues [in a row) but he adapted really well coming here," Guardiola said.

“I [also] think we have incredible group of players here, great characters who embrace the new ones who are coming.

“Like this season, Mateo Kovacic, Jeremy, Mathues, Josko… they need two days, no in fact one day and they are part of the group.

“That's comes because we have an incredible captain and staff.

“Erling felt that straight away. Immediately he arrived he was part of this [group].

“And after that it is play, don't worry we have time. You didn't come for a few days it's for three, four years because of the contract he signed.

“We said you have time.

“We don't put pressure on him and say you have to score goals for us.

“No. We said get involved with what we do and the rest will come naturally.

“He is so strong mentally after one goal, he wants a second one and then a third.

“You see his numbers at his age - in the Champions League even Messi does not have these numbers art his age.

“It's unbelievable.

“He has scored goals everywhere all the time. He has a special mentality and attributes and skills.

“We are delighted to have him. And we are delighted he is back after two months out.

“It's a long time, like Kevin [De Bruyne] who was out for five months.

“Now they are back, and we are really, really pleased."