'He's the best of the best!' - Erling Haaland 'bad season' claims prompt perplexed Ruud van…

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Ruud van Nistelrooy has hailed Manchester City star Erling Haaland as "the best of the best" amid questions over his form this season.

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* Haaland in a struggling City team

* Has scored 30 goals this season

* Van Nistelrooy launches passionate defence of star