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Tom Victor

Paul Scholes compares Erling Haaland to former Man Utd teammate after Man City brace

Former Manchester United midfielder Paul Scholes compared Erling Haaland to Dutch legend Ruud van Nistelrooy after the Manchester City's fast start in the Premier League.

Haaland scored twice at reigning champions City won their opening game of the season at West Ham United. He converted a first-half penalty after being brought down by Hammers goalkeeper Alphonse Areola before making the points safe with a calm finish in the second 45.

Van Nistelrooy, like the Norway frontman, scored twice on his own Premier League debut back in 2001. The Netherlands international went on to score freely in a United shirt, and his former teammate Scholes has spotted some similarities after watching Haaland at work.

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