Erling Haaland scores as Man city triumph over Sheffield United

Erling Haaland ‘s performance shone through as Manchester City triumphed over newcomers Sheffield United with a 2-1 victory, maintaining their flawless start to the Premier League season.

Haaland, after a first-half penalty hit the post, found the net with a header in the second half, securing City’s lead at Bramall Lane. Despite a late equalizer from Jayden Bogle for Sheffield United, Rodri’s powerful strike salvaged the win for City just minutes later, placing them at the top of the league standings. The achievement was made even more notable as Pep Guardiola watched from afar due to his recovery from back surgery in Barcelona. Guardiola’s assistant, Juanma Lillo, took charge during his absence.

This victory marked a significant milestone for Guardiola, who notched his 200th league win with City in just 269 games. This achievement surpassed the previous record held by Jose Mourinho, achieved in 326 matches back in 2020.

City’s strong start to the season, with three consecutive league victories, echoes their hunger for success following their treble triumph the previous season. Haaland, despite missing a penalty, eventually scored a crucial goal from a Grealish cross, while Rodri’s late strike secured the victory for City after Bogle’s equalizer.