Haaland Scores 100th Goal While Foden Shines in Man City’s Thrilling Victory Over Fulham’s Epic Comeback
In a thrilling encounter, Manchester City emerged victorious against Fulham, with Erling Haaland marking a significant milestone in his career. The match showcased not only the striker’s prowess but also the spirited fight of the Fulham team, who staged an impressive comeback attempt. By the end of the match, City moved within two points of league leaders Arsenal.
Erling Haaland Reaches 100 Goals
Erling Haaland celebrated his 100th Premier League goal in just 111 appearances, breaking the previous record set by Alan Shearer by 13 games. While having an early chance to set the record, he stumbled but quickly recovered to score afterward.
Match Highlights
- Haaland opened the scoring in the 17th minute with a powerful left-footed strike.
- Phil Foden demonstrated his skill by scoring twice, further solidifying his role as a key playmaker.
- City’s further goals came from Tijani Reijnders and Jeremy Doku, contributing to a solid first-half lead.
- Despite falling behind 5-1, Fulham fought back with goals from Emile Smith Rowe and Alex Iwobi.
Full Match Breakdown
The match took place at Craven Cottage, where the home team initially struggled. City took a commanding lead, with Foden’s strike in the 44th minute bringing the score to 4-1 before halftime. Fulham responded with resilience.
Second Half Action
In the second half, Foden secured his second goal shortly after the interval. However, Fulham swiftly retaliated with two goals from Samuel Chukwueze, who proved pivotal in reigniting hope for the home side. The match was full of incidents, including penalty appeals from Fulham which went unheeded by the referee.
Statistical Overview
| Team | Goals | Key Players |
|---|---|---|
| Manchester City | 5 | Haaland, Foden, Reijnders, Doku |
| Fulham | 3 | Smith Rowe, Iwobi, Chukwueze |
Fulham’s dynamic young substitutes showcased their potential and reinforced the competitive nature of the Premier League. Although they couldn’t secure an equaliser, their performance hinted at a promising future. Manchester City will look to strengthen their title challenge, while Fulham aims to build on their fighting spirit in upcoming fixtures.
