It was business as usual for Erling Haaland as the Norwegian striker struck once more for his club Manchester City to get them an all important win against Southampton in their Premier League match. Manchester City scored won the game by a score of 1-0. Erling Haaland struck early in the fifth minute of the match and that was the only goal of the match. With the win against Southampton, Manchester City now sit at the top of the Premier League table and are two points clear of rivals Liverpool. 

Haaland Scores As Manchester City Go Top Of The Table 

 Erling Haaland fired Manchester City to the top of the English Premier League after beating Southampton 1-0 on Saturday.

Haaland scored in the fifth minute at Etihad Stadium to send City two points clear of Liverpool, which plays Arsenal on Sunday.

Aston Villa missed the chance to go third after Evanilson scored in the sixth minute of added time to earn Bournemouth a 1-1 draw.

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Bryan Mbeumo also scored in the sixth minute of added time to seal a 4-3 win for Brentford against Ipswich. Brentford trailed 2-0 early and then blew a 3-2 lead before Mbeumo’s winner.

Winless Wolverhampton staged a dramatic fightback of its own by scoring in the 88th and stoppage time to salvage a 2-2 draw at Brighton. 

Liverpool Have Chance To Take Top Spot Away From Manchester City 

Liverpool are currently only two points behind Manchester City and are all set to face off against Arsenal in their action packed Premier League match. 

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With a win against Arsenal, Liverpool will go to a total of 24 points in the Premier League which will put them a single point above Manchester City. It will be a heated battle between the two teams for the Premier League crown.

(With AP Inputs)