Haaland double sends City past Everton and on Premier League top spot

Erling Haaland broke his goal drought since November, securing a crucial victory for Manchester City against a resilient Everton side and propelling them to the top of the Premier League. Following his return from a foot injury that kept him sidelined for most of December and January, Haaland showcased his scoring prowess in this match.

His initial goal, a brilliant first-time finish in the second half, provided the breakthrough City needed. Later in the game, Haaland ensured the three points by capitalizing on a clear run to slot past Jordan Pickford. Until then, Everton’s organization had frustrated the defending champions, who had not managed a shot on target.

Haaland’s first goal resulted from a corner that Everton failed to clear, allowing him to smash home a fierce strike. Exploiting the space left by Everton’s push for an equalizer, Haaland sealed the victory by galloping onto Kevin de Bruyne’s through-ball, holding off Jarrad Branthwaite, and finding the bottom corner of the net.

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While City’s time at the top may be short-lived, with Liverpool having the chance to reclaim the summit, the return to the head of the table marks a reward for their impressive form. This win was their 10th consecutive victory across all competitions, including the Fifa Club World Cup and FA Cup, and their sixth consecutive triumph in the Premier League.

In contrast, Everton finds themselves stuck in the relegation zone, having gone seven league games without a win.