Manchester City are hell-bent on thrashing each opponent as they have won their last three games. Erling Haaland is playing a key role in the team’s success as he is the leading goal scorer in the Premier League with 17 goals. The 23-year-old forward was on a scoring spree yesterday when Man City beat Luton Town 6-2, as he scored five goals.
Haaland and Kevin De Bruyne are a formidable force for Man City. Their synergy at the pitch stuns many spectators and is a threat to City’s opponents. Haaland set a new record yesterday by being Manchester City’s first player to net in the ball five times in a match several times. His stellar performance greatly helped City to proceed to the FA Cup’s last eight.
Erling Haaland’s Foot Injury Didn’t Affect His Form
Haaland recently acquired and nursed a foot injury for two months. Yet, he was determined to regain his fitness and score a hat-trick for Pep Guardiola’s side. Man City is the reigning Premier League champion and is one point behind current leader Liverpool. Besides, City beat will face Copenhagen in the Champions League’s last-16 second leg after they defeated them 3-1 in the first leg.
City’s scoring machine, Haaland, informed ITV that the team is coming as he is gradually getting back to his best. He assured his fans that they will witness exciting shows soon since City is set to attack. Erling Haaland, a former Borussia Dortmund striker, easily penetrated Luton’s defense line. His strength, swiftness, and stunning finishing were too much for Luton players.
The Perfect Connection
De Bruyne made assists in Haaland’s four goals. The duo made smooth passes to one another, thus proving their worth in Man City. De Bruyne is the first Premier League player to offer four assists in a match in all tournaments since Harry Kane assisted in Son Heung-min’s goals in September 2020. Kane and Heung-min helped Tottenham beat Southampton.
Even so, De Bruyne has 16 assists in Haaland’s 79 goals for their team. Guardiola stated after yesterday’s game that De Bruyne and Haaland had a perfect connection. The manager disclosed that Erling requires a generous and visionary midfielder who can make timely crosses at him. De Bruyne is selfless with the ball and requires Haaland’s fast movement. So, the duo complement one another in their opponent’s half.
Erling Haaland Praises De Bruyne
Haaland stated that De Bruyne has offered him nine assists in the last five FA Cup matches. They are more than his assists in his first 23 games for Man City. Haaland praised De Bruyne for his prowess and stated that he enjoys playing with him. City is gearing up for its clash with Manchester United on Sunday and is hoping to win.
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