Erling Haaland made the perfect start to Manchester City’s new campaign by scoring twice in their weekend victory over Wolves. The Norwegian striker demonstrated his sharpness in front of goal, and his contribution ensured City began the season with confidence and purpose.
Last term was a more challenging one for Haaland and his teammates, as the club endured spells where victories were harder to come by, prompting questions about whether they could sustain their place at the top. However, with several changes made to the squad during the summer, City have re-established themselves as one of the strongest sides in Europe, and the performance against Wolves suggested they are once again ready to compete at the highest level.
Haaland Back to His Best
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As reported by [Nettavisen](https://www.nettavisen.no/sport/wolverhampton-manchester-city-to-erling-braut-haaland-mal-og-oscar-bobb-assist-i-storseier/s/5-95-2570973), both Haaland and Oscar Bobb started the fixture, with Bobb continuing to gain the trust of his manager by completing the full ninety minutes. While the young midfielder impressed with his discipline and work rate, it was Haaland who delivered the decisive moments, striking twice to secure the win.
Manager Pep Guardiola was quick to praise his striker after the game, highlighting the renewed energy and determination Haaland has brought into the new season. Speaking about the forward’s display, Guardiola said,
“Better than ever. I see Erling’s rhythm and speed, and how it helps us. It’s quite similar to his first season here. We need him.”
The manager’s comments underline Haaland’s importance to City’s system and their ambitions for the year ahead. His ability to score consistently has already proven vital during his time at the Etihad, and his form will be crucial in defining the success of the campaign.
Scary for everyone else
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Guardiola saying that Haaland is better than ever will undoubtedly be a daunting prospect for opponents. We all remember how well he did in his first season when he was demolishing defences. If he is as good, or even better, than that period, then defenders across England will be in for a torrid time.