# Pep Guardiola Not Frustrated With Erling Haaland After Heated Exchange
Manchester City head coach Pep Guardiola has denied being frustrated with Erling Haaland after the pair had a heated exchange at half-time in his side’s 3-0 win against Burnley.
Haaland scored twice as Manchester City beat Burnley in the opening weekend of the Premier League season. However, it was the exchange between Guardiola and Haaland that caught the attention of viewers.
## Guardiola and Haaland Exchange
At half-time, Guardiola and Haaland were seen having a heated exchange. The conversation seemed to be about Haaland’s positioning on the pitch, with Guardiola appearing to be frustrated with the young striker.
However, after the match, Guardiola denied being frustrated with Haaland. He said: “I’m not frustrated with Erling. We have a good relationship and I’m very happy with him.”
He went on to praise Haaland’s performance, saying: “Erling is a great player and he showed that today. He scored two goals and he was very important for us.”
## Pep Guardiola’s Tactics
Pep Guardiola is known for his tactical approach to football and his ability to get the best out of his players. He has been praised for his ability to get the most out of young players, such as Haaland.
The exchange between Guardiola and Haaland is a testament to this. Guardiola was clearly trying to get the best out of Haaland, and it worked as he went on to score two goals in the match.
## Watch All The Action From The Opening Weekend Of The Premier League Season On BBC’s Match Of The Day Saturday 12 August At 22:20 BST
The opening weekend of the Premier League season was full of exciting matches, and you can catch all the action on BBC’s Match Of The Day Saturday 12 August at 22:20 BST.
You can watch highlights from all the matches, as well as exclusive interviews with players and managers. It’s the perfect way to catch up on all the action from the opening weekend of the Premier League season.