Erling Haaland was back in among the goals on Saturday, October 22
The young striker bagged a brace in the first half as Manchester City established a lead against Brighton
He is now on 17 league goals so far this season, with only 10 games of the campaign played

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Manchester City star Erling Haaland was at it again as he bagged a first half brace against Brighton and Hove Albion on Saturday.

Haaland might have fired blanks in City’s previous game against Liverpool, but there were no signs of rustiness from the Norwegian as his team welcomed the Seagulls at the Etihad.

While Alisson provided the assist that led to City’s downfall last week, it was Manchester City goalkeeper Ederson who turned provider six days later.

Haaland, Manchester City, Premier League — Erling Haaland runs with the ball from Robert Sanchez during the match between Manchester City and Brighton & Hove Albion at Etihad Stadium on October 22. Photo by Tom Flathers.
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Ederson played a classy long pass in behind the Brighton defence which was pounced upon by the ever-lingering Haaland.

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The 22-year old then exhibited blistering pace and power to beat keeper Robert Sanchez to the ball. He then proceeded to barge Adam Webster out of the way with a body-check before slotting into an empty net.

This goal meant Haaland has now scored in a seventh consecutive home game.

For his second goal, it came from the penalty spot after Bernardo Silva was adjudged to have been fouled after a lengthy VAR check.

Here are some of the reactions on social media after Haaland’s brace: