Manchester City have taken a first-half lead against Liverpool during Saturday afternoon’s earlier Premier League kick-off at the Etihad Stadium.
The Cityzens, led by Pep Guardiola, knew that a win against Jurgen Klopp’s Reds would extend their lead at the top of the table, and in turn, see them take a huge step toward retaining their Premier League title.
And starting the game emphatically, the home team have absolutely blown the travelling Reds away.
Striker Erling Haaland, who was a doubt for today’s match, won his fitness race and has produced the goods yet again.
Erling Haaland the best goalscorer the leagues ever seen!
But I thought Liverpool always Pocketed him? ? pic.twitter.com/KY3Mur2hb8
— Sam (@Sam_Daniels6) November 25, 2023
Pictures from BeIN Sports.
ERLING HAALAND!!!!
The quickest player to 50 Premier League goals ? pic.twitter.com/AKeda0OBcL
— Sky Sports Premier League (@SkySportsPL) November 25, 2023
Not only has the prolific Norweigan fired his team into an important lead, but Saturday’s opener is his 50th league goal.
The 23-year-old, who has done so in just 48 games, becomes the fastest player to reach as many Premier League goals, beating Andy Cole’s long-standing record of 65 games.