Erling Haaland’s Brace Crushes Burnley Premier League Return Celebration

Erling Haaland's Brace Crushes Burnley Premier League Return Celebration

Erling Haaland’s brace stole the spotlight in a lopsided Premier League kickoff as Man City crushed Burnley and their “back to Premier League” celebration alongside Vincent Kompany. Haaland's Brace Crushes Burnley and Kompany's Welcome-Back Party

Haaland’s man of the match performance secured a stunning brace, propelling Man City to a commanding 2-0 lead over Burnley by halftime.

The action-packed match ignited within minutes at Turf Moor, with Haaland making his mark after just four minutes of play.

A skillful header assist from Rodri set the stage for Haaland to unleash a powerful strike, opening his season account in style.

Despite Burnley’s spirited efforts, Haaland’s brilliance persisted. Undeterred by Burnley’s response, Haaland continued to wreak havoc.

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Displaying his finesse, he curved a sensational shot into the net from Alvarez’s precision pass, extending Man City’s lead to two goals before the break.

The champions asserted their dominance, leaving Burnley struggling to keep up.

Haaland’s performance not only secured the win but also earned him a Premier League landmark.

The Norwegian sensation became only the second player, following in the footsteps of Didier Drogba, to score 2+ goals in consecutive opening games of a Premier League season.

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With 99 goals across Europe’s top-five leagues, the 23-year-old forward has proven his strength against 35 out of 40 teams faced in league football, both with Borussia Dortmund and Manchester City.

For the newly promoted Burnley, the transition to the Premier League proved challenging after their Championship dominance last season.

Despite the scoreline, Vincent Kompany remained optimistic, drawing encouragement from his team’s first-half performance.

Burnley’s hopes for a comeback dwindled as the match progressed, and ultimately, they couldn’t match the intensity of Haaland and his teammates.

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In the 76th minute, Rodri’s goal sealed the deal, securing a 3-0 victory and all three points for Manchester City.

But then, it only got worse for the newcomers as Zaroury sees red for a challenge on Walker, reducing them to just ten men.

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