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Haaland's heroics propel Manchester City to Premier League summit

Posted : 10 February 2024

In a resounding display, Erling Haaland marked his return to the scoresheet after a prolonged goal drought, propelling Manchester City to a victory over a resilient Everton side and securing the top spot in the Premier League.

 

Having endured an injury-induced hiatus since November, Haaland showcased his goal-scoring prowess with a brilliant first-time finish, breaking the deadlock in the second half. As the defending champions struggled against Everton's well-organized defense, Haaland's clinical strike with 19 minutes remaining proved to be the crucial breakthrough.

 

Prior to Haaland's heroics, Everton's defensive organization and resilience had stymied City, who had been unable to register a shot on target.

Erling Haaland breaks Everton resilience to send Man City top after canny Sean Dyche trick | talkSPORT

 

Haaland's initial goal came from a scrambled corner, allowing him to unleash a fierce first-time strike that, despite a hand from Jordan Pickford, found the back of the net. Undeterred, Haaland capitalized on Everton's push for an equalizer, sprinting onto Kevin de Bruyne's through-ball, fending off Jarrad Branthwaite, and calmly slotting the ball into the bottom corner.

 

While City's time atop the league may be temporary, pending Liverpool's result against Burnley, their return to the summit after nearly three months reflects their remarkable form.

 

This victory marked City's 10th consecutive win across various competitions, including the FIFA Club World Cup and FA Cup, securing their sixth consecutive triumph in the Premier League. In contrast, Everton continues to struggle, languishing in the relegation zone with seven league games without a win.

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