"Pep Guardiola may want others to shoulder some of City's goalscoring burden but he will not want Haaland to slow down and revelled in watching the Norway forward take his tally to 13 Premier League goals in 10 appearances this season. Both of his goals were set up by Rayan Cherki, his first Premier League assists as he made only his second league start for City after losing the best part of two months to a thigh injury."
"Nico González, excellent once again in City's midfield, played a dinked pass out of defence which Cherki headed into the path of Haaland, who had half the pitch to run at before tucking a shot under Djordje Petrovic. City looked in control, yet eight minutes later Bournemouth were level. Gianluigi Donnarumma felt he was fouled by Brooks as he stretched for a corner, but the ball fell for Adams to rifle home"
Erling Haaland scored twice as Manchester City defeated Bournemouth 3-1 to climb to second in the Premier League. Rayan Cherki provided both assists, marking his first Premier League assists on only his second league start after a thigh injury layoff. Tyler Adams equalised for Bournemouth before Haaland restored City's lead. Nico O'Reilly added a late goal to secure the win. Bournemouth briefly thought they had an early goal but Eli Kroupi was offside. Gianluigi Donnarumma was booked following a VAR review after a challenge in the build-up to Bournemouth's goal. Bournemouth remain fourth despite the defeat.
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