December 29th 2024.
Erling Haaland was the hero of Manchester City's recent win against Leicester City, which was also a special moment for Ruud van Nistelrooy, who used to play for Leicester. After a series of disappointing matches, the Premier League champions finally emerged victorious with a 2-0 score at the King Power Stadium.
For Haaland, it was a personal triumph as well. The talented striker had been struggling to find his form, only managing to score one goal in his last seven games. But on this day, everything seemed to fall into place for him and the entire team.
After the game, Haaland gave a post-match interview on Sky Sports, where he couldn't contain his excitement and let out a few swear words. "Not much to say, but it feels great to win. Just happy that we're winning," he said bluntly. And then, with some unexpected language, he added, "I think it's important to look ahead. Shit happens, things can go wrong. I just swore, but it doesn't matter. We have to keep going, stay positive, and focus on the right things."
Despite his struggles, Haaland's headed goal in this match was his 14th in the Premier League this season. "It's always a relief when you score," he said with a smile. "It was an important goal to put us 2-0 ahead. Leicester played really well under their new coach, so we knew it was going to be a tough game. But now it's New Year, so let's not think too much about football. We can take a break and then come back stronger."
For manager Pep Guardiola, this win was a much-needed boost. After a difficult period, City climbed back up to fifth place in the league table. "Our mood is in a better position now," Guardiola shared. "The second half was tough, they were much better. We don't have enough energy to sustain a full 90 minutes. But with the New Year approaching, we hope to bounce back stronger. We have to do something to get results, and today many good things happened on the field. It's not enjoyable right now, but it's a huge relief."
Looking ahead, City's next match is against West Ham at the Etihad Stadium on January 4. With this win behind them, they will be eager to continue their winning streak and make their fans proud. The goals from Haaland and Savinho have given them a much-needed confidence boost, and they are determined to keep up the momentum.
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