Man City vs Brentford [2-1] | All Goals & Extended Highlights | Premier League 2024/25
Erling Haaland adds two more to his season tally; City had to come from behind after Yoane Wissa scored just 22 seconds in for Brentford; champions are three points clear at the top of the Premier League after Liverpool’s shock defeat to Nottingham Forest.
Erling Haaland’s ridiculous scoring start to the season rolled on as he scored his eighth and ninth goals in Man City’s 2-1 win over Brentford.
Haaland’s double means City’s star striker has become the first player in Premier League history to score nine goals across the first four games. The Norwegian had been a doubt for the game following the death of a close family friend but he was at his devastating best.
His team needed him too as Brentford were excellent in the first half, scoring the fastest goal of the season so far when Yoane Wissa netted after 22 seconds.
Thomas Frank’s team had more possession and created a higher volume of expected goals inside 45 minutes than Pep Guardiola’s – but Haaland’s ruthless finishing before the break was the difference.
Haaland was the width of the post away from becoming the first player in Premier League history to score hat-tricks in three successive games as City established more control as the game wore on.
City also welcomed back Rodri for the first time this season in the second half and further chances came for Haaland as Mark Flekken denied him on a couple of occasions.
It’s now four wins from four for City, who remain perfect in their bid to defend their Premier League crown.
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