Erling Haaland marked the return to his birthplace with two goals in Manchester City’s 3-1 victory at Leeds United in the Premier League
It took Alfie Haaland 181 games spread over a decade to score 18 Premier League goals – his son Erling has bested him after 14 appearances forLeeds had made City work hard for their chances but were rarely able to cope with the champions’ slick passing and movement.
Within the opening 40 seconds Haaland could have given City the lead when he latched onto Nathan Aké’s over the top pass. The Norwegian saw the advancing Meslier, who passed a fitness test to play, and tried to lob the goalkeeper but the Frenchman’s outstretched hand diverted the ball off target, allowing a defender to clear as it bounced in the six-yard box, leaving Alfie, watching from the stands, to cling onto parity.
City looked sharper in the opening stages, helped by an intense welcome back to domestic football after the World Cup in the Carabao Cup last week. Leeds had not played a competitive match since their 4-3 defeat to Tottenham on 12 November and the tempo tired them quickly, possibly explaining the error that gifted the second.debut, showed what it means to be a full-back in a Pep Guardiola side. Despite celebrating his latest birthday during the World Cup, he fully understands the needs and rigours of his role.
The only true distraction for Leeds fans was creating chants for Kalvin Phillips, who warmed up to chants of “He eats what he wants”, “you fat bastard” and “you’re too fat to play for Leeds” after Guardiola
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