Erling Haaland’s sensational brace catapulted Manchester City to the summit of the Premier League table with a hard-fought 2-0 victory over Everton on Saturday. The Norwegian striker, back from an injury-enforced hiatus since November, showcased his scoring prowess to secure a crucial win for the reigning champions.
In a tense encounter at the Etihad Stadium, Pep Guardiola’s side struggled to unlock Everton’s resolute defense, with the visitors proving to be stern opposition. Despite dominating possession, City found it challenging to breach their opponents’ backline in the first half, with Haaland’s aerial effort the closest they came to breaking the deadlock.
However, the breakthrough finally arrived in the 71st minute when Haaland capitalized on Everton’s defensive lapse to fire a deflected shot past goalkeeper Jordan Pickford, sparking jubilant celebrations among the City faithful.
As the tension mounted, Haaland sealed City’s victory in style, latching onto Kevin De Bruyne’s incisive pass before calmly dispatching a clinical finish past Pickford.
The result sees City reclaim the top spot in the league standings for the first time since November, setting the stage for a thrilling title race with Liverpool, who trail by just one point.
Guardiola’s men extend their impressive unbeaten run at the Etihad to 22 league games but will be wary of the challenges ahead as they seek to maintain their momentum in the title race.
