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Erling Haaland delivered another stellar performance for Manchester City in their 3-1 home win over Bournemouth on 2 November 2025, scoring twice to power the champions up to second in the Premier League.
Match Summary
- Haaland opened the scoring in the 17th minute, breaking through on a fast counter and slotting past Bournemouth’s keeper.
- Bournemouth equalised through Tyler Adams (25′) after a corner, giving the visitors hope.
- Haaland restored City’s lead in the 33rd minute, rounding the keeper from a tight angle and finishing with composure.
- The third goal came in the 60th minute via Nico O’Reilly, sealing the victory for City.
What it means
- Haaland’s brace takes his tally to 13 goals in 10 Premier League games, keeping him top of the scoring chart
- Manchester City move up to second place with 19 points, six behind leaders Arsenal, signaling they’re back in the title race.
- For Bournemouth, the loss is a setback—they slip to fourth with 18 points, having pushed a top side hard.
Key Takeaways
- Haaland once again underlines his value: turning breaks into goals, staying sharp in key moments.
- City’s clinical edge in the first half made the difference; they created opportunities and converted when needed.
- Bournemouth showed they can compete, but the visit to the Etihad exposed gaps in their defence when pressed.
- The win gives Pep Guardiola’s side momentum heading into a congested fixture run — they’ll look to build from this.
