Haaland Fires Again as Manchester City Cruise Past Bournemouth 3–1 to Stay in Title Hunt
Erling Haaland once again proved why he’s Manchester City’s most lethal weapon, scoring a stunning brace as Pep Guardiola’s men eased past Bournemouth 3–1 in Sunday’s Premier League clash at the Etihad Stadium.
City entered the game under pressure, with all their title rivals having already won their fixtures the previous day — but the champions responded in style.
After weathering early pressure from the visitors, Haaland opened the scoring with his trademark clinical finish. Bournemouth briefly leveled through Tyler Adams, who capitalized on a defensive mix-up to make it 1–1 in the 25th minute.
But the Norwegian star wasn’t done. Haaland restored City’s lead just before halftime, showing his predatory instincts once again. Nico O’Reilly later sealed the win with a well-taken strike, ensuring City kept pace with the leaders.
The victory moves Manchester City up to second in the table with 19 points, trailing Arsenal by six.
💭 Opinion: Haaland Is Not Just Scoring Goals — He’s Redefining Consistency
Erling Haaland’s performance against Bournemouth wasn’t just another display of goal-scoring excellence; it was a reminder of what makes him special — his unshakable hunger and machine-like consistency.
While other strikers might fade after a quiet game or two, Haaland thrives under pressure. The moment City needed a spark, he delivered — again. There’s something fascinating about how he makes the extraordinary look routine: perfect timing, ruthless execution, and zero emotion afterward.
For City fans, this win felt like a reassurance — that even when Arsenal look strong and Liverpool keep pushing, they still have a goal-scoring phenomenon who can change the course of a title race in seconds.
And let’s not overlook Nico O’Reilly’s contribution. His goal didn’t just cap off the win; it hinted at City’s future — young, talented, and fearless.
If this game is anything to go by, the message to the Premier League is clear: as long as Haaland is fit and firing, City are never out of the race.
