Manchester City 1-0 Southampton, Premier League: Erling Haaland Propels Cityzens To Top Of Table

Norwegian forward Erling Haaland scored in the fifth minute at Etihad Stadium to send Manchester City two points clear of Liverpool, who play Arsenal later

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Updated on: 27 October 2024 12:33 am

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Manchester City Vs Southampton, English Premier League 2024-25

Manchester City's Erling Haaland celebrates with teammates after scoring his side's opening goal during their English Premier League match against Southampton at the Etihad Stadium in Manchester. Photo: AP/Darren Staples

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

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

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