November 08, (THEWILL) – Manchester City coasted to a 3-0 UEFA Champions League victory over Young Boys on Tuesday night, with Erling Haaland netting twice. The Norwegian striker shrugged off an ankle injury to fire City ahead from the penalty spot before adding a superb second-half strike.
City dominated the match, despite manager Pep Guardiola making six changes to the side that beat Bournemouth on Saturday. Phil Foden was also on target, sweeping home just before half-time after a smart cut-back from Jack Grealish.
The UCL holders were rarely troubled by the Swiss champions, restricting them to zero shots on target. Sandro Lauper’s dismissal in the second half after two bookable offences summed up a miserable night for the visitors.
With four wins from four matches, City have booked their place in the last 16 of the competition for the 11th season in a row. Attention now turns to Sunday’s English Premier League trip to Chelsea, where Haaland’s firepower could prove pivotal once again.
After taking his tally to 15 goals for the campaign, the Norwegian phenomenon is showing no signs of letting up. Supported ably by the likes of Foden and Grealish, City appear well set for challenges on multiple fronts this season.
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