Haaland's 99th goal for Man City propels club to Premier League top

Haaland becomes first player in Premier League history to score nine goals in the opening four games of a season.

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Erling Haaland’s incredible form continued as his brace secured Manchester City a 2-1 victory over Brentford, propelling Pep Guardiola’s side to the top of the Premier League.

Haaland’s two first-half goals took his tally for the club to 99, overturning Brentford’s early lead, which came from Yoane Wissa’s header just 22 seconds into the match.

 

 

 

 

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Moroever, Haaland becomes the 1st player in Premier League history to score 9 goals in the opening 4 games of a single season.

 

 

 

 

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City’s victory came on the same day that Liverpool’s perfect start to the season was shattered by Nottingham Forest at Anfield.

 

 

 

 

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Callum Hudson-Odoi’s stunning strike from outside the box handed Forest a 1-0 win, marking their first victory at Anfield since 1969.

Elsewhere, Manchester United bounced back from their defeat to Liverpool with a comfortable 3-0 win over Southampton.

Despite a strong start from the Saints, they failed to capitalise after Cameron Archer missed a penalty.

 

 

 

 

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Matthijs de Ligt and Marcus Rashford gave United the lead before Jack Stephens’ red card for a challenge on Alejandro Garnacho sealed Southampton’s fate. Garnacho then added a third in stoppage time.

In an exciting contest at Villa Park, Aston Villa came from behind to beat Everton 3-2. Early goals from Dwight McNeil and Dominic Calvert-Lewin gave Everton the lead, but Ollie Watkins’ brace levelled the score before Jhon Duran’s spectacular strike sealed the comeback for Villa.

At Selhurst Park, Crystal Palace rescued a point in a dramatic 2-2 draw with Leicester City. Jamie Vardy opened the scoring for the Foxes, and Stephy Mavididi added a second just after the break.

Palace responded immediately, with Jean-Philippe Mateta scoring twice, including a last-minute penalty, to secure the draw.

Chelsea left it late to secure a 1-0 win against Bournemouth, with Jadon Sancho providing a through-ball for debutant Christopher Nkunku, who slotted home in the 86th minute.

 

 

 

 

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In other results, West Ham salvaged a 1-1 draw against Fulham thanks to Danny Ings’ stoppage-time equaliser, while Ipswich held Brighton to a goalless draw, with goalkeeper Arijanet Muric making crucial saves to keep the score level.