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Haaland Double Fires Manchester City Past Bournemouth To Extend Home Dominance

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Manchester City returned to winning ways with an emphatic performance at the Etihad, easing past Bournemouth to continue their climb back into title contention. Pep Guardiola’s side, who had suffered a disappointing defeat at Aston Villa in their last league outing, have now strung together two consecutive victories — first cruising past Swansea in the Carabao Cup, and now overpowering a Bournemouth team that has been in fine form this season. City were in complete control throughout, extending their perfect Premier League home record against Bournemouth to nine wins in nine meetings. Erling Haaland was once again the difference-maker, netting twice to take his league tally to 13 goals this season. The Norwegian striker finished both chances with trademark composure after being set up by two brilliant passes from Rayan Cherki, who ran the show in midfield. Haaland’s double saw him join Robbie Fowler and Luis Suárez as only the third player to score two or more goals in four consecutive Premier League home appearances. He could have had a hat-trick but missed further opportunities before being substituted for Omar Marmoush late in the game. Young defender Nico O’Reilly added a third goal to put the result beyond doubt, driving home a precise pass from Phil Foden — who was making his 200th league appearance for the club. Rodri returned to action after a month on the sidelines with a hamstring injury, while substitute Tijjani Reijnders also threatened with a late strike that forced a fine save from Djordje Petrovic. With Arsenal currently setting the pace in the title race, Manchester City’s sharp response after their Villa defeat suggests the champions are rediscovering the form that made them the dominant force in English football.

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Monaco 2-2 Man City: Dier’s Late Penalty Denies Haaland Hat-Trick Heroics

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By Kamal Yalwa | October 1, 2025 | Champions League Manchester City were left frustrated in Monaco after Eric Dier’s controversial 90th-minute penalty earned the hosts a 2-2 draw in their Champions League league phase clash, denying City what looked like a deserved victory. City had dominated proceedings, hitting the woodwork twice and registering 18 shots, but failed to kill the game off after Erling Haaland struck twice in the first half from just seven touches. The Norwegian forward opened the scoring after 14 minutes with a clever lob over goalkeeper Philipp Köhn, only for Jordan Teze to rifle in a spectacular equaliser moments later. Haaland restored City’s lead before the break with a powerful header from Nico O’Reilly’s cross, taking his tally to 11 goals in this season’s competition. Phil Foden and Tijjani Reijnders both struck the bar, while Haaland spurned a glorious chance for his hat-trick. Their profligacy proved costly when VAR intervened late on: referee Jesús Gil Manzano was sent to review a high boot by substitute Nico Gonzalez on Dier at a set-piece. Despite City protests, the spot-kick was awarded and Dier coolly converted past Gianluigi Donnarumma. The result extends City’s winless away run in the Champions League to 12 months, dating back to their victory over Slovan Bratislava last October. Manager Pep Guardiola cut a frustrated figure post-match: “We didn’t defend the free-kick perfectly. We touched the ball first, it touched the opponent too, but it was given. Many things were against us tonight.” Haaland, despite his brace, was equally critical: “I don’t think we played good enough. We don’t deserve to win. We needed more energy. In the second half we allowed them to come back.” City now sit mid-table in the league phase standings, while Monaco celebrated a hard-earned point despite being second-best for much of the contest. Player of the Match: Erling Haaland (Man City)Final Score: Monaco 2-2 Manchester City

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Man City 2-0 Napoli: Haaland Hits 50th UCL Goal as 10-Man Napoli Fall at the Etihad

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Erling Haaland reached yet another remarkable milestone as Manchester City kicked off their 2025/26 UEFA Champions League campaign with a commanding 2-0 win over Napoli at the Etihad Stadium on Thursday night. The Norwegian striker netted his 50th Champions League goal in just 49 appearances — making him the fastest player in history to reach the mark, surpassing previous record-holder Ruud van Nistelrooy who did it in 62 games. City dominated from the start but were handed a major advantage in the 28th minute when Napoli captain Giovanni Di Lorenzo was shown a straight red card for a reckless challenge on Jeremy Doku. The Italian side, already under pressure, were forced to retreat into a low block for the remainder of the match. Despite a goalless first half, City’s breakthrough came shortly after the interval. Haaland struck with typical precision in the 53rd minute, latching onto a low cross from Phil Foden and firing home past Alex Meret to break the deadlock and bring up his half-century in the competition. Napoli, down to ten men and struggling to maintain possession, offered little resistance as the hosts continued to dominate. The second goal arrived in the 68th minute, with Doku — who had tormented the Napoli backline all evening — finishing neatly after a slick one-two with Julian Alvarez. Pep Guardiola will be pleased with his side’s fluid attacking play and defensive discipline, especially ahead of their top-of-the-table Premier League clash with Arsenal on Super Sunday. City now top their group, while Napoli face an uphill battle in a competitive section. For Haaland, the night marked another milestone in a glittering European career — and ominous signs for City’s rivals.

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Haaland nets Premier League player award for August

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Erling Haaland has won the Premier League Player of the Month award for August following his electric start to the season for Manchester City, while Brighton boss Fabian Hurzeler has snared the Manager of the Month gong.Haaland, after a summer of rest, roared into life at the outset of the domestic league season, banging in consecutive hat-tricks to sit on seven goals after just three games.The Norwegian – if he can stay fit – already appears the early favourite to win the Premier League Golden Boot with his nearest current challengers – Mo Salah, Noni Madueke, Bryan Mbeumo and Luis Diaz – already four back, on three goals each.Haaland – as part of a City team that have made an ominous, 100% start to their 2024/25 Premier League campaign – scored in the opening-day win over Chelsea, before grabbing trebles against first Ipswich, and then West Ham.While on Norway duty in the recent UEFA Nations League international break, Haaland added another strike to his already bulging season tally against Austria.The other nominees on the list had been Salah, Mbeumo, Amadou Onana, Cole Palmer, David Raya, Bukayo Saka and Danny Welbeck.City’s next test is a home meeting with Brentford on Saturday, before they host Inter in their opening UEFA Champions League tie of the season, a mouthwatering repeat of the 2023 final, which City memorably won in Istanbul.The Citizens then play Arsenal at the Etihad on September 22 in a match that could already hold big implications for the title race.

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