Certain things are just inevitable. Death, taxes, and Erling Haaland scoring for Manchester City! The Norwegian striker put on a masterclass in his latest outing in the Premier League against Everton. Haaland found the back of the net twice, helping his side close the gap with Liverpool at the top of the table. The Manchester City superstar talked with the media during the post-match press conference, describing his perfect partnership with teammate Kevin De Bruyne.
The Cityzens will be pleased with their performance following the win over Everton. With the win, the club is just two points shy of Liverpool at the top of the standings with a one-game advantage in their favor. Erling Haaland, too, made a jump in the league’s top scorer rankings with the striker, leaving Mohamed Salah and Heung Min-Son in the dust, consolidating his place at the top with sixteen goals.
Haaland opens up on his partnership with Kevin De Bruyne
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The Manchester City star addressed the media following his goal-scoring exploits against Everton. Haaland showered praise for Kevin De Bruyne during the interview with the striker, stating, “With Kevin De Bruyne, I know I’m going to get it [the pass] perfect. Nothing bad about the others, but that’s a small difference. You know the ball is going to go.”
Erling Haaland on his relationship with @KevinDeBruyne: "It's mostly natural… I saw for many years where he plays the ball, and he hasn't changed for the last five years where he plays the ball. For me, it was to come in and finish those actions…" [via @footballontnt]
— City Xtra (@City_Xtra) February 10, 2024
He then added, “It’s mostly natural… I saw for many years where he plays the ball, and he hasn’t changed for the last five years where he plays the ball. For me, it was to come in and finish those actions.”
The dynamic between Haaland and KDB was on full display against Everton. While Manchester City struggled to find their name on the score sheet in the first half, De Bruyne’s substitution changed the game’s complexity. The Belgian came onto the field in the second half and immediately linked up with Haaland as the duo started prodding through Everton’s defense.
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Haaland and Kevin De Bruyne combine to seal the win for Manchester City
Manchester City found the opening goal of the contest in the 71st minute of the contest. However, the goal incited a tough fightback from Everton, who threatened to level things up in the following minutes. The Toffees had the chance to equalize the game in the 84th minute of the contest as the side found their way through Manchester City’s defense.
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However, Pep Guardiola’s men turned the attack on its head with Nathan Ake clearing the ball to Kevin De Bruyne, who produced a pin-point pass to Erling Haaland in the opposing half. The striker perfectly utilized the opportunity as he shrugged past Jarrad Branthwaite, leaving him on the ground before beating Jordan Pickford to find the winner for his side.
GOAL!!!
Jarrad Branthwaite has had lots of plaudits this season and rightly so… but Erling Haaland has BULLIED him here.#beINPL #MCFC #EFC #MCIEVE pic.twitter.com/Hwvo2yqxuK
— beIN SPORTS (@beINSPORTS_EN) February 10, 2024
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