The Norwegian star, who arrived from Borussia Dortmund, was quick to prove decisive for City: he scored his first goal by converting a penalty in minute 36.
In minute 65, Haaland achieved the second and definitive victory against the Londonerswith spectacular action, breaking free to receive a measured pass from Kevin De Bruyne and put the ball out of Alphonse Areola’s reach.
In the stands was Erling’s father, Alfie Haaland, a former Manchester City player who was pleased to see how his son made his debut in the Premier League, giving his new team enthusiasm.
The City thus recovers the smile after having lost last weekend 3-1 against Liverpool in the Community Shield (Super Cup of England).
In the particular pulse between City and Liverpool, which in the last Premier League was decided on the last day by just one point of advantage for Josep Guardiola’s team, the current champions are already ahead with a two-point margin over the ‘Reds’.
Shortly before, Brighton had surprised by winning 2-1 at Old Trafford and embittering the league debut of Dutchman Erik Ten Hag on the Manchester United bench, in a match in which Cristiano Ronaldo did not start.