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EPL: Haaland, Kovacic Star In Manchester City's 2-0 Away Win Over Chelsea - In Pics

Erling Haaland marked his 100th appearance for Manchester City by netting the first goal in a 2-0 win at Chelsea on Sunday (August 18, 2024) as the reigning champions began their campaign for a fifth straight English Premier League title. Haaland gave his team the lead in the 18th minute and Mateo Kovacic added a strike from just outside the area in the 84th to make it a harsh welcome for new Chelsea coach Enzo Maresca in his first game in charge. The goal also took Haaland's tally to five goals in three league openers since joining City in 2022.

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EPL 2024-25, Chelsea Vs Manchester City: Manchester City's goalkeeper Ederson and Erling Haaland celebrate their victory | Photo: AP/Dave Shopland

Manchester City's goalkeeper Ederson, left, and Manchester City's Erling Haaland celebrate their victory at the English Premier League soccer match between Chelsea and Manchester City at Stamford Bridge stadium in London, England.

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EPL 2024-25, Chelsea Vs Manchester City: Chelsea's head coach Enzo Maresca | Photo: AP/Dave Shopland
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Chelsea's head coach Enzo Maresca reacts during the English Premier League soccer match between Chelsea and Manchester City at Stamford Bridge stadium in London, England.

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EPL 2024-25, Chelsea Vs Manchester City: | Photo: AP/Dave Shopland
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Manchester City's Jeremy Doku, right, challenges for the ball with Chelsea's Moises Caicedo during the English Premier League soccer match between Chelsea and Manchester City at Stamford Bridge stadium in London, England.

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EPL 2024-25, Chelsea Vs Manchester City: Manchester City's Erling Haaland scores his side's opening goal | Photo: AP/Dave Shopland
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Manchester City's Erling Haaland scores his side's opening goal during the English Premier League soccer match between Chelsea and Manchester City at Stamford Bridge stadium in London, England.

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EPL 2024-25, Chelsea Vs Manchester City: Kevin De Bruyne during the English Premier League soccer match against Chelsea | Photo: AP/Dave Shopland
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Manchester City's Kevin De Bruyne during the English Premier League soccer match between Chelsea and Manchester City at Stamford Bridge stadium in London, England.

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EPL 2024-25, Chelsea Vs Manchester City: Cole Palmer, left, challenges for the ball with Savinho | Photo: AP/Dave Shopland
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Chelsea's Cole Palmer, left, challenges for the ball with Manchester City's Savinho during the English Premier League soccer match between Chelsea and Manchester City at Stamford Bridge stadium in London, England.

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EPL 2024-25, Chelsea Vs Manchester City: Pep Guardiola talks to Josko Gvardiol | Photo: AP/Dave Shopland
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Manchester City's head coach Pep Guardiola talks to Manchester City's Josko Gvardiol during the English Premier League soccer match between Chelsea and Manchester City at Stamford Bridge stadium in London, England.

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EPL 2024-25, Chelsea Vs Manchester City: Chelsea's Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall in action against Man City | Photo: AP/Dave Shopland
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Chelsea's Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall in action during the English Premier League soccer match between Chelsea and Manchester City at Stamford Bridge stadium in London, England.

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EPL 2024-25, Chelsea Vs Manchester City: Chelsea players argue with referee Anthony Taylor | Photo: AP/Dave Shopland
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Chelsea players argue with referee Anthony Taylor during the English Premier League soccer match between Chelsea and Manchester City at Stamford Bridge stadium in London, England.

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EPL 2024-25, Chelsea Vs Manchester City: Phil Foden, right, challenges for the ball with Marc Cucurella | Photo: AP/Dave Shopland
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Manchester City's Phil Foden, right, challenges for the ball with Chelsea's Marc Cucurella during the English Premier League soccer match between Chelsea and Manchester City at Stamford Bridge stadium in London, England.

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EPL 2024-25, Chelsea Vs Manchester City: Kevin De Bruyne, left, challenges for the ball with Malo Gusto | Photo: AP/Dave Shopland
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Manchester City's Kevin De Bruyne, left, challenges for the ball with Chelsea's Malo Gusto during the English Premier League soccer match between Chelsea and Manchester City at Stamford Bridge stadium in London, England.