Bournemouth equalized eight minutes later, when Tyler Adams took advantage of the mistake of Man City goalkeeper Gianluigi Donnarumma. In the 32nd minute, Haaland ran past the Bournemouth keeper and slotted the ball past him into the empty net. The Norwegian’s second goal marked his 13th Premier League goal of the season.

Head coach Pep Guardiola dismissed Erling Haaland, and spoke candidly over another Manchester City star by calling him "one of the biggest talents" he’s seen in his career.

Andoni Iraola shares the same inspiration as Guardiola: the high priest of the high press Marcelo Bielsa. Bournemouth are a closer imitation of the Argentine’s full-throttle ideals, boasting the most aggressive off-the-ball approach in the Premier League which has overwhelmed much of the division this season.

Give Erling Haaland the ball and he will score' had proved to be a pretty effective tactic for Manchester City over the previous two months, but Aston Villa have exposed its flaws. They found a way to blunt the Norwegian's edges on Sunday,

© Ryan Pierse/Getty ImagesErling Haaland of Manchester City reacts during the UEFA Champions League 2025/26 League Phase MD1 match between Manchester City and SSC ...