Erling Haaland scores twice as Manchester City beat Everton to climb above Liverpool in the Premier League

Manchester City 2 Everton 0

Erling Haaland celebrates his opening goal (Martin Rickett/PA)

Erling Haaland continued his blistering start to the season as his quickfire second-half double propelled Manchester City to a victory over Everton.

The prolific Norwegian took his tally for the campaign to a staggering 23 goals in just 13 appearances for club and country with a decisive intervention in a tight Premier League contest at the Etihad Stadium.

Haaland broke the deadlock with a powerful header on 58 minutes before following up with a left-footed strike five minutes later.

Prior to that City had found Everton stubborn at the back with England goalkeeper Jordan Pickford, who sign

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