Match ReportCaughtOffsideUnverified source· 28 Aug 2026
Haaland's Stunning Header Puts Man City Ahead
Erling Haaland silences critics with a spectacular header to break the deadlock at Selhurst Park.
Crystal Palace— – —
NS · Premier League
Manchester CityCompetition
Premier League
Score
Man City 1-0 Crystal Palace (at time of goal)
Scorer
Erling Haaland
Venue
Selhurst Park
What happened. Erling Haaland scored a stunning header from Antoine Semenyo's cross to give Manchester City the lead against Crystal Palace.
- Haaland had a quiet outing in the season opener vs Bournemouth.
- City needed late goals from Marc Guehi and Gvardiol to win that match.
- This goal marked Haaland's first of the new season.
Haaland's early goal could set the tone for a strong season after a slow start.
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