"It was a day, and a game, that perfectly illustrated what a top level striker can do for a team. It was also more evidence of why Erling Haaland is among the best in the world. Manchester City could have lost against Everton at the Etihad Stadium on Saturday; instead, they won 2-0. Football is a team sport and it's never really about one player. Except sometimes it is."
"Goalless at half-time, there was growing frustration among the City supporters in the stands as the clock ticked towards the hour mark. Then, in the space of five minutes, Haaland had his first two shots of the match, scored twice and won the game. The first was a towering header. The second was a first-time sweeping finish. Two very different efforts on goal, but both ended up in the net."
""He's our key man, what can I say?" said Pep Guardiola afterwards. "Erling lives for it. Our delivery of passes has been better and Erling is our key man right now. "[It was a] typical first half after the international break. We were not able to control the second balls, it wasn't easy. Everton and David Moyes are doing an incredible job. They have the long balls and experienced defenders. When we broke [the 0-0], it we started to play better.""
Manchester City beat Everton 2-0 at the Etihad after Erling Haaland scored twice within five minutes early in the second half. The match was goalless at half-time and City supporters grew frustrated before Haaland's first two shots brought victory. The first goal was a towering header and the second a first-time sweeping finish. Pep Guardiola called Haaland the team's key man and noted difficulties controlling second balls after the international break, praising Everton and David Moyes for their long-ball approach and experienced defenders. Nathan Aké gave the visitors a chance with a sloppy pass seized by Iliman Ndiaye.
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