Erling Haaland was undeterred in London in his first game in the Premier League. This Sunday, at his house West Hamthe recent manchester city star bagged no fewer than two goals to guide his team to their first victory in the nascent 22-23.

With the advantage that the Liverpool – his usual direct rival in recent seasons in the title race – drew 2-2 against Fulham, needing to take the three points at home hammers it was beyond words. Was that so? an enlightened striker plus the good team play (76% possession and more than 800 passes completed) of those led by Pep Guardiola, allows the Celestes to start from matchday 1 at the top of the table.

In the 35th minute, Haaland received a pass from Ilkay Gundogan in the area, going hand-to-hand with goalkeeper Areola, who he tried to avoid but got his hands on, earning the maximum penalty. The 22-year-old striker got away, charged to his left and celebrate in the classic meditation pose.

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⚒️ 0-1 🔵 #ManCity pic.twitter.com/mnJD8j0BIJ

— Manchester City (@ManCity) August 7, 2022

Already in the second half, the Norwegian celebrated again: a combination between Grealish, Rodri and De Bruyne finished on his left foot to place the ball near the post beyond the French goalkeeper and close the blind with a performance on 78 minutes and double in the bag. The Argentinian also made his Premier League debut in the supplement Julian Alvarez: The ex-River stepped in for the Norwegian.

Not bad for Haaland, who he became just the second player in the club’s history to score two goals on his debut for Manchester. First? Sergio Aguero -all-time leading scorer for the Cubs- in 2011, according to ESPN.

A dream start! 🙌

⚒️ 0-2 🔵 #ManCity pic.twitter.com/32um6f4rfo

— Manchester City (@ManCity) August 7, 2022

City now share top spot overall with seven other teams, including Chelsea and Arsenal, who also added three points.