Haaland's emphatic message to doubters
If Erling Haaland listened to the narrative, he'd have no confidence going into Manchester City's win at West Ham. Instead, but he was always alert on West Ham's big London Stadium pitch and showed his rapid turn of pace to dart onto a through-ball that looked lost and win a penalty. His confident finish and meditation celebration were nothing new, although could be interpreted as a message to those doubting him this week.
And after both Riyad Mahrez and Pep Guardiola said they expect the Algerian to take penalties despite Haaland's arrival, the pinpoint finish from 12 yards in off the post was arguably one of the best spot kicks seen from City in some time. Mahrez might not get those responsibilities back.
