Erling Haaland delivered once again as he secured Manchester City’s 2-1 victory over Bournemouth at the Etihad Stadium on Saturday.
The Norwegian striker scored twice, ensuring City returned to winning form after a tense first half. His early goal in the 17th minute came after a clever assist from Rayan Cherki, igniting loud cheers from the home crowd.
Bournemouth, however, refused to fold easily. Tyler Adams equalised in the 25th minute with a well-placed finish that briefly silenced the Etihad.
Yet, Haaland restored City’s lead just before halftime, converting another chance created by Cherki. The Norwegian’s clinical finishing once again demonstrated why he remains one of football’s most feared forwards.
With this result, City maintained second place in the Premier League table, just behind leaders Arsenal. Manager Pep Guardiola praised Haaland’s consistency, noting his “unreal ability to turn chances into goals.”
The victory also marked City’s ninth home win in ten matches, underscoring their dominance at the Etihad this season.
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Fans flooded social media with praise. One supporter on X (formerly Twitter) wrote: “Manchester City’s 2-1 victory was pure Haaland magic — unstoppable once again!”
Another added: “Cherki and Haaland link-up is terrifying for any defence!” Many fans believe this win could boost City’s momentum ahead of their upcoming Champions League clash.
Haaland now edges closer to another personal milestone, with his league goal tally nearing 100. Meanwhile, Bournemouth’s defeat leaves them struggling near the lower half of the table, with growing pressure on their defence.
Still, the match once again highlighted Haaland’s unmatched influence in decisive games for Manchester City.
