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After a so-called ‘poor’ 2024-25 campaign, Erling Haaland looked back to his clinical best during Manchester City’s 3-0 derby win over Manchester United.
While 22 goals last season is hardly bad, Haaland struggled to have the same impact as he had been during his first two seasons in the Premier League, particularly compared to the 2022-23 campaign, where he scored 52 goals in all competitions as City won the Treble.
The Norwegian would miss key chances in big moments, which ultimately contributed to City finishing well below expectations in third place.
Quick take: Match context: momentum and small details could decide this one, especially set-pieces and transitions. Form and fitness will matter; expect managers to rotate carefully around the congested schedule. Continental stakes raise the intensity, where away goals no longer apply but margins still feel razor thin. We’ll keep an eye on confirmed details as the story develops from official sources.
