Erling Haaland has revealed that his girlfriend, Isabel Haugseng Johansen, once complained, "I'm so sick of football. We watch it all the time," after he switched on another match during dinner. The Manchester City striker laughed off the moment, saying football is central to his life. Haaland also praised Pep Guardiola's work ethic, discussed the pressure of scoring goals, and reaffirmed his commitment to Manchester City and the sport.Erling Haaland may be one of football's most feared goalscorers, but even at home he cannot escape the game he loves. During a candid appearance on The Rest Is Football podcast, the Manchester City striker shared a light-hearted story involving his girlfriend, Isabel Haugseng Johansen, while also reflecting on his career, Pep Guardiola's influence and the pressure that comes with leading City's attack.Erling Haaland says girlfriend is "so sick of football"Football dominates Haaland's life, even after the final whistle. The Norwegian admitted that watching matches remains part of his routine, something that occasionally frustrates his girlfriend Isabel Haugseng Johansen.Recalling a recent dinner together, Haaland said he checked whether any football was on television before spotting Manchester United's match against West Ham."My girlfriend complained: 'I'm so sick of football. We watch it all the time'. And I said, 'That's the reason we're sitting here'. And then, of course, we watched it," Haaland said with a smile.The story offered a rare glimpse into the private life of the Manchester City star, who welcomed his first child with Johansen at the end of 2024. Haaland said despite becoming a father, he still loves football just like before.That passion stretches beyond simply playing the sport. He continues to follow matches from different leagues and believes England remains the ideal place for any player who loves football.Erling Haaland explains Pep Guardiola's influence and his Manchester City mindsetAway from the humorous family moment, Haaland also reflected on what has shaped his remarkable success since arriving at Manchester City.The 25-year-old revealed that proving himself under Pep Guardiola was one of the biggest reasons behind his move from Borussia Dortmund. He wanted to show that a traditional striker could thrive in Guardiola's possession-based system.The Norwegian also praised his manager's unmatched commitment."I think he's a kind of genius. But what really impressed me was his hard work. He works harder than anyone else. He's the hardest worker at the club. He's the first to come and the last to go."Haaland explained that his own role is simple but demanding. Scoring goals is his responsibility, and he never loses sight of that expectation."I'm a City striker. I have to score goals. If I don't, they have to replace me, so I'm under a lot of pressure to perform and do my job."The striker also surprised many by revealing that simple goals bring him more satisfaction than spectacular finishes."The easiest goals are the best, because it's the hardest to score. And if you can do it the easy way, that's even better."Haaland reflected on his journey and talked about his childhood dreams, saying that his father had wanted him to become a professional golfer. Football was his obsession from a young age but it was his obsession that pushed him towards his dream of becoming one of the world’s best players.With a long-term contract keeping him at Manchester City until 2034 and Norway preparing for the World Cup, Haaland appears fully committed to the next stage of his career. His latest comments also show that while football may occasionally test his relationship at home, it remains the centre of his life.