Erling Haaland scored twice as Manchester City defeated Bournemouth 3-1 at the Etihad Stadium, moving them into second place in the Premier League. The Norwegian striker now has 13 league goals this season and 98 in 107 top-flight appearances. His first came after 17 minutes, racing onto a flick from Rayan Cherki and beating Djordje Petrovic. Bournemouth equalised through Tyler Adams after Gianluigi Donnarumma failed to hold a corner, but Haaland restored the lead just past the half-hour mark, rounding Petrovic after another quick break.
Nico O'Reilly sealed the win with a third goal after the break, slotting home from a Phil Foden assist. Pep Guardiola substituted Haaland to a standing ovation in the 82nd minute. The victory lifted City to 19 points, six behind Arsenal, with a game in hand. Bournemouth's Andoni Iraola employed a high line, which Haaland repeatedly exploited. The result was City's sixth league win of the season, continuing their resurgence after a slow start.
