Erling Haaland Relieved After Scoring in Manchester City's Victory

Manchester City secured a 2-0 victory against Leicester City in their final match of 2024, with goals from Savinho and Erling Haaland. Haaland, who scored in the 74th minute, expressed his relief at finding the net after a challenging period. He stated, 'It's been a difficult time. Things happen, and we have to keep going, stay positive, and focus on the right things.'

The Norwegian striker acknowledged the importance of the win and emphasized looking forward: 'We needed it. All of us. It was not the ideal performance, but hopefully, the victories will give our mood a better position.'

Haaland also highlighted the significance of the upcoming break before their next fixture against West Ham United, noting, 'Now it's New Year, so don't think too much about football... I think it's the longest time in a pretty long period, and now we can rest a little bit and go again.'

This goal marks a positive turn for Haaland, who has been striving to regain his top form. Manager Pep Guardiola acknowledged Haaland's recent challenges, mentioning, 'Sometimes Erling has been judged badly, but it's part of football. He's tired; he's played a lot of minutes. He's become a father for the first time in the last few days, a ... .'