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MANCHESTER CITY TOP TABLE AS ERLING HAALAND NETS TWO AGAINST EVERTON

Erling Haaland's brace powers Man City to a 2-0 win over Everton. The Norwegian now has 23 goals in 13 games this season, bringing his Premier League total to 96 as City broke down a stubborn Toffees defence.

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Erling Haaland - Photo Credit: Getty Images

At the Etihad Stadium, the prolific Norwegian scored a vital goal in a close Premier League match, bringing his season total to an incredible 23 goals in just 13 games for club and country.

In minute 58, Haaland broke the tie with a strong header, and five minutes later, he scored his first goal.

Before that, City had encountered Everton's stubbornness at the back with England custodian Jordan Pickford, who continued his excellent recent play and secured a new deal this week.

The visitors occasionally posed a threat at the other end, although lacking the dynamism of City player Jack Grealish, who is currently on loan.

Although Haaland had been playing a relatively quiet game, his clinical goals just before the hour mark once more demonstrated why defences can never relax when the 25-year-old is on the pitch.

He has now scored in 11 straight games for either City or Norway, and after just 105 appearances, he is quickly reaching a century in the Premier League with 96 goals to his name.

He joined the team from Borussia Dortmund in 2022 and has since scored 138 goals in 155 games.

After Nathan Ake threw the ball away, City avoided a fright after Nico O'Reilly's first chance went wide. A stretching Beto was unable to make any significant contact with the low ball that Iliman Ndiaye swooped and blasted across the area.

Pickford stopped Savinho at the other end, and as Haaland lurked at a corner, Jake O'Brien diverted the ball onto the Everton woodwork, nearly giving City the lead.

Although a flag was thrown, Beto should have scored for Everton, and Ndiaye drove into the area and forced a fine save from Gianluigi Donnarumma.

Haaland started a City break, but Jeremy Doku had a feeble shot at Pickford before the England number one stopped Savinho's next attempt.

Just before the hour, Pickford was eventually defeated when Phil Foden unleashed O'Reilly with a brilliant through pass, and Haaland's full-blooded header met his cross from the right.

James Garner's shot was deflected wide as Everton attempted a swift response, and calls for a handball were unsuccessful.

Shortly after, Haaland scored his second goal when Savinho was taken off, thus ending the match. The forward's strike was not clean, but Pickford was blinded by James Tarkowski and was unable to stop it.

Haaland nearly had the last say as Pickford twice denied him a hat-trick in stoppage time, but Everton fought on and substitute Merlin Rohl headed just wide.

DISCIPLINARY BLOW: MADRID PLAYER SUSPENDED POST EL CLáSICO TUSSLE

Real Madrid's backup keeper Andriy Lunin has been handed a one-game suspension by the RFEF for his aggressive conduct on the bench during the heated final moments of El Clásico. Real Madrid's appeal was rejected.

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El Clásico Scuffle - Photo Credit Getty Images

Los Blancos' goalie Andriy Lunin has been suspended for one game by the RFEF Disciplinary Committee for his involvement in the sideline dramas during the El Clásico's final moments. Although the cameras did not catch it, referee Soto Grado did record that he had sent the Ukrainian off.

According to Mundo Deportivo, the RFEF responded as follows when asked why Lunin received a red card.

The reason for Lunin, Andrii's expulsion in the 90th minute was that he had to be restrained by his teammates after he walked aggressively from his bench to the blonde bench.

The disciplinary committee of the RFEF


"When considered significant, those whose behaviour violates sporting order will be suspended for four to ten games or fined between 602 and 3,006 euros."

Because of Lunin's actions, which constituted a minor violation of the sporting order, he was suspended for one game. The ruling had been challenged by Real Madrid. However, the RFEF stayed steadfast, defending the referee's ruling and the evidence in the match report and on film.

Now, the backup goalie will not play against Valencia this weekend, where he is probably going to be benched. Fran Gonzalez and Sunico, both from the youth team, might be called up as the matchday squad's third choice, with Sergio Mestre serving as a backup.

No Barcelona players or any other Real Madrid players were slapped with bans following the two flash moments in the closing stages of the game. When Vinicius Jr. and Lamie Yamal argued, even players who were not on the team were spotted shoving on the side of the field. The RFEF, however, determined that nothing that came to pass would justify further prohibitions.

ARSENAL STAR DROPS CONFIDENT TITLE HINT AFTER STRONG OPENING

Arsenal star Bukayo Saka is targeting a historic Premier League and World Cup double with England this season. The winger believes it's a "doable" feat as the Gunners lead the title race.

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Bukayo Saka - (Image: David Price/Arsenal FC)

According to Bukayo Saka, it is feasible for Arsenal and England to win both games this season. The season has started well for the Gunners under Mikel Arteta's leadership.

Arsenal leads the Premier League standings by four points at the moment and is starting to look like a title contender. Manchester City is only one point ahead of defending champions Liverpool, who are seven points behind.

Saka, however, is not only interested in winning at his club; he also hopes to succeed internationally. Manager Thomas Tuchel has stated that winning the trophy is his ambition for England, who have qualified for the World Cup in the USA next year.

Saka is optimistic about his club's and his nation's chances of winning. "Yeah, that is my prayer," he remarked in an interview with Sky Sports. It is possible, of course.

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