"On Friday Pep Guardiola suggested Erling Haaland's teammates may wish to support the Norwegian in the goalscoring stakes. Cut to 48 hours later and guess who did the business yet again twice for Manchester City to take them into a 2-1 half-time lead that proved unassailable? Step forward the phenomenon who now has 13 Premier League goals and a seismic total of 98 in 107 appearances in England's top flight."
"Both Haaland's goals punished Andoni Iraola's high-line strategy as he burst behind Bournemouth, with Nico O'Reilly scoring a third after the break. On 82 minutes Pep Guardiola removed the 25-year-old to the ovation he deserved and City's sixth victory of the season has put them on 19 points, six behind Arsenal and in second, at least until Sunderland host Everton on Monday."
Erling Haaland struck twice to give Manchester City a 2-1 half-time lead and a 3-1 victory over Bournemouth. Haaland now has 13 Premier League goals and 98 goals in 107 English top-flight appearances. Guardiola had suggested teammates might add to Haaland's tally, and several teammates plus two own goals have contributed to City's scoring this season. Haaland exploited Andoni Iraola's high defensive line by bursting behind Bournemouth. Phil Foden frequently created dangerous opportunities, including corners and a half-turn pass for Jeremy Doku. Guardiola substituted Haaland on 82 minutes to applause, leaving City second on 19 points.
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