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Manchester City’s Erling Haaland expressed his delight at both his own comeback and the team’s “fantastic performance” after scoring a crucial double to secure a 2-0 victory over Everton on Saturday.

This marks Haaland’s first goals since recovering from a foot injury that kept him sidelined for nearly two months.

His brace not only propelled City to provisional top spot in the Premier League table but also served as a personal milestone, pushing him to the top of the league’s goalscoring charts.

Speaking after the match, Haaland acknowledged the challenges presented by Everton but emphasized the collective effort that secured the win: “It was a difficult game, Everton fought hard, but we showed fantastic performance and deserved the victory.

Scoring again feels great, especially after the injury. But the credit goes to the whole team today, we played brilliantly.”

Haaland’s double came at a crucial juncture, with City facing mounting pressure from Liverpool in the title race.

His goals put Pep Guardiola’s men one point ahead of their rivals, pending the outcome of Liverpool’s clash with Burnley later on Saturday.

On the other hand, the loss leaves Everton in a precarious position, hovering dangerously close to the relegation zone. They currently sit in 18th place with just 18 points after 23 games.

Haaland’s return undoubtedly bolsters City’s title ambitions, and his goalscoring prowess will be crucial in the remaining fixtures of the season.

Meanwhile, Everton must regroup and find a way to climb out of the relegation zone if they are to secure their Premier League status.