Erling Haaland erased any questions about his scoring touch on Tuesday, netting Manchester City's only goal in a 1-0 victory over Brentford that lifted them into second place in the Premier League table, just one point behind leaders Liverpool.
Pep Guardiola's team, unbeaten in their last 10 league matches and finally even in games played with title rivals Liverpool and Arsenal, have 56 points, one ahead of Arsenal. Brentford are five points above the relegation zone in 14th.
Haaland, who three days earlier pushed a camera in frustration after missing a top-flight career worst nine shots in a 1-1 draw with Chelsea, was back in form, increasing his league tally to 17 goals.
The Norwegian broke the deadlock in the 71st minute when he sprinted onto a beautiful through ball from Julian Alvarez then stroked it past a slipping Kristoffer Ajer before beating keeper Mark Flekken.
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Milti-club ownership is here to stay and though it is yet to be confirmed, Brazilian winger Savio looks set to join Man City in the summer.
He has seven goals and seven assists for high-flying Girona this season.
The 19-year-old is currently on loan at Girona from Troyes, who are part of the City Football Group (CFG).
Back in 2020, the French side became the tenth club in the CFG and earlier this week, City announced a ‘football collaboration agreement’ with Turkish side Istanbul Basaksehir.
Oscar Bobb made his first Premier League start for Man City and was impressive down the left flank before he was replaced by Jeremy Doku on the hour mark.
The 20-year-old was denied what would have been a superb opening goal by a stunning goalline clearance by Ben Mee.
Bobb balletically sat down
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