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Manchester City narrowly defeated Fulham in a high-scoring match, with Erling Haaland becoming the fastest player to reach 100 Premier League goals, contributing to a nine-goal thriller that showcased both teams' attacking prowess and defensive vulnerabilities.
Erling Haaland has become the fastest player to score 100 goals in the Premier League, reaching the milestone in just 111 games, and has joined the league's '100 club', with potential to challenge the all-time top scorer Alan Shearer's record.
Manchester City celebrated Pep Guardiola's 1,000th game with a 3-0 victory over Liverpool, featuring goals from Haaland and Doku, and a dominant team performance that moved City closer to the top of the Premier League standings, while Liverpool suffered their fifth league defeat in six games.
Erling Haaland scored a double in the second half to lead Manchester City to a 2-0 victory over Everton, extending his goal streak and nearing a century of Premier League goals, in a match marked by strong performances from both sides and key saves from Jordan Pickford.
Erling Haaland scored a hat-trick as Norway defeated Israel 5-0 in a World Cup qualifier amid pro-Palestinian protests outside the stadium, with Norway leading Group I and closing in on their first World Cup since 1998.
Manchester City aims to avenge their previous heavy defeat against Arsenal with a strong lineup featuring key players like Haaland, Foden, and Silva, as they seek to reassert themselves as Premier League title contenders in a crucial match at the Emirates Stadium.
Erling Haaland broke the record for fastest player to reach 50 Champions League goals, achieving it in just 49 games, and continues to impress with his scoring prowess for Manchester City, raising comparisons to legendary players like Ronaldo and Messi.
Erling Haaland scored twice in Manchester City's 3-0 victory over Manchester United, reaching 50 goals in his home Premier League games, and is considered to be performing better than during City's Treble-winning season, with his scoring rate and all-around play drawing high praise and comparisons to record-holders like Alan Shearer.
Manchester City started their Premier League campaign with a commanding 4-0 victory over Wolves, featuring goals from Haaland, Reijnders, and Cherki, with impressive debuts from new signings and a strong team performance, despite some second-half lapses and Wolves paying tribute to the late Diogo Jota.
Manchester City delivered a dominant 5-2 victory over Juventus in the Club World Cup, showcasing their renewed strength and confidence under Pep Guardiola, with key performances from Rodri and Haaland, signaling their return to top form after a challenging previous season.
Pep Guardiola described the 2024/25 season as a "season to suffer" for Manchester City after a 2-2 draw against Crystal Palace, which extended their winless streak on the road. Despite goals from Erling Haaland and Rico Lewis, City dropped further points, effectively ruling them out of the title race. Guardiola praised his team's resilience but acknowledged their struggles with consistency and set-pieces. Additionally, Lewis's suspension and travel disruptions due to Storm Darragh added to their challenges ahead of upcoming matches against Juventus and Manchester United.
Manchester City fans are calling for the sale of Kyle Walker after his defensive errors contributed to a 2-2 draw against Crystal Palace. Walker was blamed for keeping Daniel Munoz onside for Palace's first goal and failing to defend against Maxence Lacroix's header. Despite Erling Haaland and Rico Lewis scoring for City, the team dropped points and remains fourth in the Premier League, eight points behind leaders Liverpool. Fans expressed their frustration on social media, highlighting Walker's recent decline in performance.
Harry Kane scored a hat-trick for Bayern Munich against FC Augsburg, surpassing Erling Haaland's record by reaching 50 Bundesliga goals faster than the Manchester City star did with Borussia Dortmund. Kane's performance included two penalties and a late goal, contributing to Bayern's commanding win. The English striker's form is crucial as Bayern faces a challenging schedule, including matches against PSG, Dortmund, and Leverkusen.
West Ham's Lucas Paqueta faces FA charges for allegedly incurring yellow cards to influence betting markets, potentially jeopardizing a move to Manchester City. Meanwhile, Manchester United have contacted Ipswich boss Kieran McKenna, and Erling Haaland's brand aims for £1bn in earnings.
Arsenal held Manchester City to a goalless draw, maintaining their one-point advantage over the champions and ending City's run of 47 consecutive home league games with a goal. The defensive performance, led by centre-backs William Saliba and Gabriel Magalhaes, showcased Arsenal's commitment and discipline, earning praise from manager Mikel Arteta. Despite City's attacking prowess, Arsenal's low block strategy proved effective, frustrating Guardiola and his team. The result reflects Arsenal's progress and defensive capabilities, dispelling the stereotype of them being a fragile side.