Manchester City’s Erling Haaland continued his impressive goal-scoring streak by netting two goals within five minutes in the second half, leading City to a 2-0 victory over Everton in the Premier League. With this win, City temporarily secured the top spot in the league standings with 16 points from eight matches, pending the outcomes of Arsenal and Liverpool’s games this weekend. Everton, on the other hand, dropped to 10th place with 11 points.
Haaland, aged 25, scored his 23rd goal of the season by heading in a cross from Nico O’Reilly in the 58th minute before doubling City’s lead just five minutes later with a powerful left-footed strike that deflected off Everton’s James Tarkowski into the net. City’s manager, Pep Guardiola, praised Haaland’s performance, highlighting his crucial role in the team’s success.
Despite missing out on a hat-trick in the dying moments of the game, Haaland’s exceptional display earned him applause from the crowd. Phil Foden commended Haaland for his ability to find the back of the net even under tight marking, emphasizing his importance as a top-class striker.
The absence of Everton’s Jack Grealish, who was ineligible to play against his parent club, was evident as City dominated the game in the second half, registering 19 shots compared to Everton’s five. Although Everton coach David Moyes expressed satisfaction with parts of his team’s performance, he lamented the final result, citing missed opportunities.
Both teams had their chances during the match, with Everton failing to convert key opportunities. City’s goalkeeper, Gianluigi Donnarumma, made a crucial save early in the game to deny Everton’s Iliman Ndiaye. Despite Everton’s efforts, City’s strong second-half display secured them the victory.