In the 32nd round of the Premier League, Manchester City played away against Crystal Palace. After missing a good chance, Haaland finally swept the back of the net to break the longest away goal drought in Manchester City's career!
After returning on January 31, Haaland's form has been quite sluggish, scoring only four goals in nine Premier League games, and only breaking through Everton, Brentford, Manchester United, and Haaland failed to score in two title games against Liverpool and Arsenal.
Against Villa, Erling Haaland and Kevin De Bruyne both returned to the bench, while Manchester City won 4-1 and Foden scored a hat-trick. Unlike Kevin De Bruyne, the rest did not allow Haaland to return to form quickly.
In the 19th minute, Kevin De Bruyne sent a one-on-one goal, but Haaland's low shot was blocked by Henderson. In the first half, Haaland only had seven touches of the ball, just like against Arsenal and Liverpool, and Haaland "disappeared" again.
However, it was De Bruyne who helped Haaland break the goal drought. In the 66th minute, Grealish went through, De Bruyne crossed, and Haaland scored with a left-footed sweep from the middle of the small penalty area. After Haaland's goal, Pep Guardiola celebrated wildly!
Haaland has failed to score in his previous four Premier League away games, which is the longest Premier League away goal drought in his Manchester City career. After scoring the Crystal Palace goal, Haaland finally broke a 146-day goal drought.
Haaland's last Premier League away goal was on 12 November 2023, when he was involved in three of his four goals with two shots and one pass at Stamford Bridge.
It was Haaland's 30th goal in 36 games this season, the 36th he has been involved in. It was Haaland's 55th goal in 60 Premier League games and his 68th involvement.
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