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EPL: Haaland shines as Man City thrash United at Etihad

Erling Haaland scored twice as Manchester City got back on track with a 3-0 derby win over Manchester United at the Etihad Stadium on Sunday.

Phil Foden headed City in front inside the first half but Ruben Amorim’s side were in the game until Haaland took it away from them in the second half.

Jeremy Doku and then Bernardo Silva twice sent Haaland clear and the Norwegian striker did the rest.

Gianluigi Donnarumma did have to pull off one spectacular save on his Premier League debut to keep out Bryan Mbeumo but Benjamin Sesko struggled for service and for all United’s endeavour they lacked the cutting edge that Haaland brings to this City side.

In the other game, Liverpool needed stoppage time to secure victory as Hannibal Mejbri’s handball gave Mohamed Salah the chance to strike a late spot-kick and hand Burnley a cruel 1-0 defeat.

World Athletics Championships: Ajayi makes history, qualifies for 100m final

With the Premier League champions without Alexander Isak, who needs more training time to get back to full fitness, Arne Slot’s Premier League champions were heading to a wasteful draw.

They failed to score from 26 shots with around 80 per cent possession – until they were literally handed the win in stoppage time.

After Lesley Ugochukwu’s red card for two bookings, former Manchester United midfielder Hannibal raised his hands needlessly in the area to block a cross, leaving referee Michael Oliver no choice but to point to the spot.

The Star

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