Haaland leads Manchester City past Everton and sends them to the top of the Premier League
tThe third time is a charm for Erling Haalandlike after two months out due to a foot injury and two games against Burnley and BrentfordThe Norwegian returned to his scoring streak to lead city of manchester past Everton 2-0 on Saturday.
The 2023 Golden Boot scored his first two goals of 2024 to sink the Toffees and put the Citizens at the top of the table for the time being, with Liverpool able to back down if they get a result against Burnley.
Cristiano Ronaldo's great gesture towards Erling Haaland that earned him praise
It is the first time City have sat at the top of the table since November 24, a reward for their impressive form as they target a fourth successive Premier League crown.
Pep rested De Bruyne, Walker and Bernardo Silva, among others, and City felt it. Everton, who are in the relegation zone due to their points penalty, were a rock. They resisted and tried to hit the counter.
The De Bruyne factor
Pep had to intervene DeBruyne to change subjects. Everton did what they could to keep City at bay, but in the end they couldn't deny them. Haaland.
In a corner, the Norwegian collected a rebound and shot with his right foot. A missile that left Pickford petrified In the 71st minute he definitively broke the blue wall, ending his 'drought'. Since November 28, when he scored against RB Leipzig in the Champions League, the Norwegian giant had not celebrated a goal.
After his injury, Haaland He showed everything in his repertoire. On a counter, KDB He put him to flight and the Norwegian, leaving the middle, was a freight train that took brathwaite by surprise. She cut the center back and left him on the ground with power, before taking shape and passing with her left foot. Pickford.
A great goal and a new record: he has started 50 English league games and scored 50 goals. Another example of the power of Haalandwhat happened Salah as top scorer in the Premier League with 16 goals.
During his two months of injury he remained among the top scorers. He now wants to make up for lost time. A blessing for City.
