Erling Haaland once again proved unstoppable as Manchester City beat Bournemouth 3-1 to move up to second in the Premier League table. The Norwegian striker struck twice in the first half to take his league tally to 13 goals this season and 98 in 107 Premier League appearances, before Nico O’Reilly sealed the win after the break.
Pep Guardiola’s side dominated early, but Bournemouth briefly levelled when Tyler Adams bundled in after Gianluigi Donnarumma spilled a corner. Haaland quickly restored City’s lead, racing onto a Rayan Cherki pass to round the keeper for his second.
After the interval, O’Reilly finished neatly from a Phil Foden assist to make it 3-1, marking his 200th Premier League appearance. City managed the game well from there, with Guardiola withdrawing Haaland late on to a standing ovation.
The win lifts City to 19 points, six behind leaders Arsenal, while Bournemouth’s search for consistency under Andoni Iraola continues.
