Erling Haaland heads home Manchester City's opening goal during the Premier League game against Everton at Etihad Stadium. Photograph: Carl Recine/Getty Images
Manchester City 2 [Haaland 58, 63] Everton 0
Erling Haaland continued his blistering start to the season as his quickfire second-half double propelled Manchester City to a 2-0 win over Everton.
The prolific Norwegian took his tally for the campaign to a staggering 23 goals in just 13 appearances for club and country with a decisive intervention in a tight Premier League contest at the Etihad Stadium.
Haaland broke the deadlock with a powerful header on 58 minutes before following up with a left-footed strike five minutes later.
Prior to that City had found Everton stubborn at the back with England goalkeeper Jordan Pickford, who signed a new contract this week, maintaining his fine recent form.
The visitors, a
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