Erling Haaland helped Manchester City to cook arch-rivals Manchester United on derby day at the Etihad Stadium, with the Norwegian striker celebrating that success in style. The prolific frontman has revealed that he toasted picking up three precious points with a barbecue that included steak and his Man of the Match award, with Haaland apparently enjoying a "nice evening".
Pep Guardiola shuffled his pack against the Red Devils, with new arrival Gianluigi Donnarumma handed an immediate debut in goal. The Champions League and European Championship winner kept a clean sheet, making some impressive stops along the way.
Haaland then bagged a second-half brace, producing two typically clinical finishes, with his goal tally for the season being taken to five through four appearances. The 25-year-old shared an image from his post-game celebrations, with City supporters being invited to “have a nice evening”.
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The big games are coming thick and fast for City, with an important week ahead of them. The momentum established on derby day will carry them into a Champions League opener at home to Kevin De Bruyne and Napoli on Thursday, before then heading to the Emirates for a meeting with Arsenal on Sunday.