Erling Haaland sets out frightening marker as he scores brace in Premier League debut
By Ben Morse, CNN
Norway Sport News
Three talking points from the Premier League's opening weekend
Manchester City took an early lead in the expected fight for the Premier League title with Liverpool after the first weekend of the season as Erling Haaland's debut double gave the champions a 2-0 win at West Ham.
Erling Haaland 'a guy with incredible talent', says Man City boss Pep Guardiola
Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola says Erling Haaland's brace in the 2-0 win over West Ham United on Sunday has already silenced the doubters who questioned his ability to fit City's style of play.
West Ham vs Manchester City player ratings: Soucek 3, Rice 5; Haaland 9, Foden 7
Erling Haaland scored twice on his Premier League debut as Manchester City opened their defence of the title with a 2-0 win at West Ham on Sunday.
Manchester City's Erling Haaland has stellar Premier League debut
Manchester City's Erling Haaland celebrates after scoring his second goal of the game during the English Premier League soccer match against West Ham United at London Stadium in London, England, Aug. 7, 2022. (AP Photo/Frank Augstein)
‘If someone were to take the ball he would punch’ – Pep Guardiola impressed by Erling Haaland’s hunger
Pep Guardiola was impressed by Erling Haaland’s hunger to take Manchester City’s penalty during the 2-0 win over West Ham in the Premier League on Sunday, joking that the 22-year-old could have «punched» one of his team-mates if they attempted to take the ball from him. The Norway international hit the ground running on his league debut, scoring both goals as City cruised past David Moyes’ side and Guardiola liked the fact Haaland immediately grabbed the ball when the referee pointed to the spot after he was brought down by goalkeeper Alphonse Areola. Ad/> “Of course, Erling scored the first two goal.
Erling Haaland adapting perfectly to City's style, says Pep Guardiola
Pep Guardiola said after the Norwegian's double helped them beat West Ham United 2-0 on Sunday. Haaland made his league debut by scoring a goal in each half, including a penalty in the first period, as City began their title defence in impressive fashion at the London Stadium. "We didn't have any doubt a guy who has scored goals since he was born that he would score goals here," Guardiola told Sky Sports about the 22-year-old striker who joined City from Borussia Dortmund in the close season.
Gary Lineker and Alan Shearer send messages to Erling Haaland after striker's Man City debut
Gary Lineker waxed lyrical about 'unstoppable' Erling Haaland after the Manchester City striker netted two key goals on his Premier League debut. Haaland was on target in each half as the reigning champions started their latest title defence with a 2-0 victory over West Ham.