Erling Haaland demands Man City use title pain as fuel for next season: ‘We should be angry’

Erling Haaland has called on Manchester City to channel the disappointment of missing out on the Premier League title for a second consecutive season into a burning desire to reclaim the trophy next year. Arsenal were crowned champions for the first time since 2004 after City’s 1-1 draw at Bournemouth on Tuesday evening. Haaland netted a dramatic equaliser in the fifth minute of added time at Vitality Stadium, cancelling out Junior Kroupi’s first-half opener, but Pep Guardiola ’s side could not find a late winner to extend the title race to the final day.

"Every game in the Premier League is difficult, we tried, it wasn’t enough," Haaland told City Studios. "The whole club should use this as motivation now. We should be angry, we should feel a fire inside our belly because it’s not good enough.

Pep Guardiola refused to clarify his situation at Man City (John Walton/PA) (PA Wire) “It’s gone two years now, it feels like forever. We’re going to do everything we can, everyone that will be here next season, to win the league. " The trip to the south coast came just three days after City’s 1-0 FA Cup final victory over Chelsea, and amid swirling reports that manager Guardiola could depart following Sunday’s home fixture against Aston Villa.

The Spaniard, who has a year remaining on his contract, offered little clarity on his future during his post-match press conference. Despite failing to secure a major trophy last term, City will conclude this campaign with two pieces of silverware, having also lifted the Carabao Cup. "Everything’s relative; it was better than last season," Haaland reflected.