Erling Haaland has confirmed that Manchester City's dramatic 2-1 victory over Liverpool at Anfield was more than just a three-point win for his team - it represented a crucial statement of intent in the Premier League title race.
The Norwegian striker, who scored the winning penalty in stoppage time to seal the comeback from behind, acknowledged that the result sent a clear message to fans and rivals alike. "It's three points, but it's more than that," Haaland said. "We deserved this win after supporting us week in, week out."
Haaland's goal came as City rallied from a deficit, thanks in part to Bernardo Silva's equalizer six minutes into stoppage time. The victory marked a significant turning point in the title race, with Liverpool struggling to execute their gameplan and concede late goals.
Captain Virgil van Dijk admitted that Liverpool were poor in the opening half but vastly improved after halftime. "We were trying to be more direct," he said. "But we weren't good enough in that sense... We have to do better in this."
The win marked City's first victory at Anfield under Pep Guardiola, and Haaland finally got his first goal at the ground. However, he also acknowledged that his form had been inconsistent since Christmas, scoring just three goals in 13 appearances.
Haaland has vowed to work on his game, saying "I need to improve... I know I need to be more sharp." He emphasized that staying fit and avoiding injuries are key to helping City win the title. For now, though, he's savoring the momentum generated by this crucial win at Anfield.
The Norwegian striker, who scored the winning penalty in stoppage time to seal the comeback from behind, acknowledged that the result sent a clear message to fans and rivals alike. "It's three points, but it's more than that," Haaland said. "We deserved this win after supporting us week in, week out."
Haaland's goal came as City rallied from a deficit, thanks in part to Bernardo Silva's equalizer six minutes into stoppage time. The victory marked a significant turning point in the title race, with Liverpool struggling to execute their gameplan and concede late goals.
Captain Virgil van Dijk admitted that Liverpool were poor in the opening half but vastly improved after halftime. "We were trying to be more direct," he said. "But we weren't good enough in that sense... We have to do better in this."
The win marked City's first victory at Anfield under Pep Guardiola, and Haaland finally got his first goal at the ground. However, he also acknowledged that his form had been inconsistent since Christmas, scoring just three goals in 13 appearances.
Haaland has vowed to work on his game, saying "I need to improve... I know I need to be more sharp." He emphasized that staying fit and avoiding injuries are key to helping City win the title. For now, though, he's savoring the momentum generated by this crucial win at Anfield.
! You can tell he's really hungry for more - his determination is giving me all the feels 
. It's not just about the points, though - it's about sending a message to the rest of the league: City's back and we're here to stay 
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), but Haaland's right - this win is about the team's unity and resilience. They've been working together all season, and it paid off big time 
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. But City's win is a huge statement of intent, and Haaland's goal was the icing on the cake 
. Bring it on, league! 
so i think haaland is being super realistic here - yeah, winning 2-1 isn't just about getting three points, it's about showing that you're a team that can turn games around when needed. and let's be real, city was due for a win at anfield after all those losses in the past 
and don't even get me started on how hard it is to find threads that aren't completely flooded with spam 
Like I know Man City has been on fire all season and Haaland is a beast but this win over Liverpool was like a major statement from the team. They showed everyone that they're not just a flash in the pan, they're actually legit contenders for that title.
Like, come on Virgil, you can't hide from that one.