Man City vs Tottenham: Haaland Brace kickstarts City's title defense
Sublime Haaland and composed City put Spurs to the sword
Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, London - Erling Haaland scored a brace on his Premier League as Manchester City made a winning start to the new season in emphatic fashion with a 4-1 victory over Tottenham Hotspur on Sunday.
Haaland stars as City cruise
The visitors took the lead in the 20th minute when Ilkay Gundogan swept home a pass from Kevin De Bruyne. Haaland doubled the lead just before the half-hour mark with a stunning strike from outside the box.
Rodrigo made it 3-0 in the 65th minute with a close-range finish before Haaland added his second of the game four minutes later with a clinical volley.
Dejan Kulusevski pulled one back for Tottenham in the 70th minute, but it was a mere consolation as City cruised to a comfortable victory.
Conclusion
Haaland's impressive display on his Premier League debut will send a warning to City's rivals that they are looking to retain their crown. The Norwegian striker looks set to be a major force in the Premier League this season and could be the key to City's success.
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