Erling Haaland once again delivered the goals, scoring twice as Manchester City secured a 2-0 win over Everton in the Premier League.
The Norwegian is in unstoppable form. 23 goals in just 13 appearances for club and country, finding the net in 11 straight games. Remarkably, the only time he failed to score this season was in the 2-0 defeat to Tottenham back in August.
It’s ironic considering Pep Guardiola once suggested Spurs were overly reliant on Harry Kane — now City themselves look increasingly like a one-man scoring machine.
For long spells, Everton’s defensive plan was working. But in the 58th minute, Haaland finally broke the deadlock with a classic striker’s header from Nico O’Reilly’s superb left-wing cross. Just five minutes later, he added a second, his shot deflecting off James Tarkowski to leave Jordan Pickford stranded, prompting ironic chants from City fans about his England No.1 status.
But Despite Haaland’s Goals — Fans Say Matheus Nunes Was the Real Star
While Haaland grabbed the headlines, Manchester City fans online were full of praise for Matheus Nunes, insisting the midfielder was the true standout performer, not for goals but for his all-action defensive and creative display.
Matheus Nunes vs Everton – Incredible All-Round Performance
123 Touches 95 Accurate Passes (95% Accuracy) 10 Passes Into the Final Third 9 Recoveries 5 Ground Duels Won 3 Tackles 3 Clearances 2 Aerial Duels Won 2 Chances Created 2 Accurate Long Balls 1 Successful Dribble 1 Headed Clearance 1 Time Fouled
