Erling Haaland Scores Twice To Secure Manchester City's Comeback Win Over Brentford

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Erling Haaland's remarkable form continued as he scored twice to help Manchester City overturn a deficit and defeat Brentford 2-1 on Saturday. Haaland, who was named Premier League Player of the Month, had previously scored hat-tricks in his last two games but settled for two goals this time, bringing his total to 99 goals for City in all competitions.

Yoane Wissa shocked City by scoring in the first minute due to a defensive error. However, Haaland quickly responded, equalising in the 19th minute. He then netted the winning goal before half-time. Despite coming close to another hat-trick and reaching his 100th goal for City, Haaland's efforts were enough to maintain City's perfect record at the top of the Premier League table. Brentford, on the other hand, slipped to seventh place.

The combination of the post and Mark Flekken's saves prevented Haaland from scoring his 100th goal for City and achieving a third consecutive hat-trick. Nevertheless, it seems inevitable that he will reach this milestone soon. With nine goals in four league matches this season, Haaland has surpassed Wayne Rooney's record of eight goals in the first four games of the 2011-12 Premier League season.

This match marked Haaland's 50th appearance for City at Etihad Stadium. Since his home debut in August 2022, he has been directly involved in more home goals than any other Premier League player across all competitions, with 59 goals and 11 assists.

Fastest Goal Conceded by City

Wissa's goal after just 22 seconds set a new record as the fastest ever scored against reigning Premier League champions. It was also the first time City had conceded a goal within the opening minute at home in the competition.

Pep Guardiola’s team had to work hard to secure their victory after falling behind so early. Despite this setback, they managed to maintain their unbeaten start to the season.

Haaland’s performance continues to be pivotal for Manchester City as they aim to defend their title. His ability to score consistently is proving crucial for maintaining their position at the top of the league standings.