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Manchester Evening News
Manchester Evening News
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Alex Brotherton & Stephen Killen

Erling Haaland reacts after scoring his first two goals for Man City

Erling Haaland scored a brace on his Premier League debut as Manchester City defeated West Ham on the opening day of the season.

A trip to the London Stadium represented a potentially tricky assignment for Pep Guardiola's side, who often take a few games to get into their stride. While City weren't at their sparkling best on Sunday afternoon, Haaland's movement and efficiency in front of goal ensured that they left with all three points.

Haaland broke the deadlock from the penalty spot, after he was brought down by West Ham goalkeeper Alphonse Areola. City have struggled from the spot in recent seasons, but Haaland was a picture of confidence as he placed the ball down and stroked it into the bottom left corner of the goal.

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