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Erling Haaland Scores Twice in Manchester City's 3-1 Champions League Win over Young Boys

Haaland breaks Champions League goal drought, edging City closer to knockout stage, as Guardiola's side remains undefeated in the European competition with a seventeen-game streak.

  • Manchester City maintained their perfect Champions League record with a victory over Young Boys, winning 3-1 with two goals from Erling Haaland breaking his five-match goal drought in the competition.
  • The win puts City firmly on course for their 11th consecutive qualification for the Champions League knockout stage as they command Group G.
  • Guardiola's side is now undefeated in seventeen European competitions, tying for the longest streak by an English team in this domain.
  • Despite the win, City may have cause for concern with only two clean sheets from fifteen games this season, leaving room for potential improvements in their defensive play.
  • Without the heroics of Anthony Racioppi in the Young Boys goal, the scoreline could have been doubled, suggesting that City is still operating on a higher level despite concerns.
  • Despite concerns over the artificial pitch, City displayed their superiority with a dominant style that allows them to maintain possession and create numerous scoring opportunities.
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