Haaland\u2019s unstoppable form is dragging City into title contention as the Norwegian took his tally for the season to 23 goals in 13 games for club and country.<\/p>\n
After two defeats in their opening three Premier League matches, Pep Guardiola\u2019s men are now unbeaten in eight games in all competitions.<\/p>\n
Haaland proved the match-winner once more with two clinical finishes in five minutes either side of the hour mark at the Etihad.<\/p>\n
He used all of his 1.95-metre (6ft 5in) frame to power in a header from Nico O\u2019Riley\u2019s cross to break the deadlock.<\/p>\n
Haaland then had a helping hand from Jordan Pickford for his second as the England goalkeeper failed to keep out a low shot to his left.
City edged ahead of Arsenal, who are in action later at Fulham, on goal difference.<\/p>\n
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Bournemouth were denied top spot by Jean-Philippe Mateta\u2019s 97th minute penalty to complete his hat-trick and salvage a 3-3 draw for Crystal Palace.<\/p>\n
Two goals from Eli Junior Kroupi put the Cherries 2-0 up at Selhurst Park at half-time.<\/p>\n
Palace lost for the first time in 20 matches in their last outing at Everton.<\/p>\n
The Eagles avoided another defeat thanks to the in-form Mateta, who was fresh from scoring his first international goal for France.<\/p>\n
Mateta struck twice to level before Ryan Christie turned in Marcus Tavernier\u2019s cross in the 89th minute to restore Bournemouth\u2019s lead.<\/p>\n
However, Andoni Iraola\u2019s men were denied another huge win when Mateta stroked home from the spot after wantaway Palace captain Marc Guehi was fouled inside the box.<\/p>\n
Newcastle\u2019s struggles on the road continued with a 2-1 defeat at Brighton as Danny Welbeck struck twice.<\/p>\n
The Magpies have yet to win away in the Premier League this season and slipped to 11th, behind local rivals Sunderland.<\/p>\n
The Black Cats climbed up to seventh with a 2-0 victory over Wolves, which left the visitors five points off safety at the bottom of the table.<\/p>\n
Burnley climbed out of the bottom three thanks to goals from Lesley Ugochukwu and Loum Tchaouna to beat Leeds 2-0.
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