Manchester City secured a crucial 3-1 victory against Bournemouth in the Premier League, thanks to Erling Haaland’s exceptional performance. The Norwegian striker netted two goals in the first half at Etihad Stadium, showcasing his clinical finishing and helping City close the gap on league leaders Arsenal to six points. Bournemouth, despite their strong form, suffered their first defeat in nine league games, dropping to fourth place. Haaland opened the scoring in the 17th minute with a composed finish after a powerful run. Bournemouth equalized through Tyler Adams, but Haaland restored City’s lead just eight minutes later with a precise left-footed shot. Nico O’Reilly sealed the win with a well-taken goal in the 60th minute. Pep Guardiola praised his team’s coordination and Haaland’s decisive contributions. Haaland, now with 13 goals in 10 Premier League games, continues to dominate the scoring charts. Bournemouth’s Andoni Iraola acknowledged his team’s risks but remained positive about their performance. City’s relentless attack nearly added a fourth goal, but Bournemouth’s goalkeeper Djordje Petrovic made crucial saves to keep the scoreline respectable.