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The Guardian - UK
The Guardian - UK
Sport
David Hytner and Andy Hunter

Erling Haaland admits ‘statement’ Manchester City win means more than three points

Erling Haaland celebrates after scoring Manchester City’s winning goal at Liverpool
Erling Haaland was upbeat after Manchester City’s win at Anfield. ‘We’ve seen before that the title race is not over until it’s over,’ he said. Photograph: Michael Regan/Getty Images

Erling Haaland says Manchester City’s dramatic 2-1 win at Liverpool on Sunday meant more than just the points and represented a statement from the club in terms of the ­Premier League title race.

City had won only once at Anfield under Pep Guardiola – during the 2020-21 fan-free Covid season – and went there on a run of one victory in six in the league which had allowed Arsenal to pull clear at the top.

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