Just before Manor Solomon and Fulham host Arsenal tomorrow (Sunday, 16:00, Sport1), Manchester City managed to narrow the gap from the Gunners to just two points with a dramatic 0:1 victory over Crystal Palace from a successful penalty by Arling Holland in the 78th minute. who gave three important points in the championship battle.
It was the Norwegian striker’s 28th Premier League goal of the season and 33rd in all competitions. In doing so, he equaled Andy Cole as the player with the most goals in his first 30 appearances in the English league, while for Holland it was only his 26th appearance.
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With the end of the game, the striker took time to talk about the feeling of scoring another winning goal and the championship battle with Arsenal: “Every game in the Premier League is a war. I enjoyed it, I enjoy every second here. In the end, it’s all about ‘taking three points’. You saw the Bournemouth beat Liverpool, it’s not easy. Arsenal? This is England, that’s why I’ve been watching this league all my life, so I’m happy to be here and fight in such a championship battle.”
Pep Guardiola complimented his bomber striker and Rodri who put in a great performance: “I hope everyone who ever comes to the Etihad gets to see Holland. Rodri? What a game, what a performance and what a relationship we have. I rate him as one of the best full-backs I’ve coached, but not good Like his coach.”
Most goals scored in a player’s first 30 Premier League appearances:
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— Constitution Hill (@WilliamHill) March 11, 2023
Holland himself said at the end: “There is no easy game, it’s never easy, it’s always a struggle, and I’m really happy with the goal and the victory. But this is my job, and I enjoy every second. Everyone knows how important this victory is for us, and we have to continue like this. I don’t Worried when we’re not doing well, but trying to concentrate on the game. Teams adapt to us and prepare, and we also want to adapt to the opposition, it’s normal to learn to shut us down, what can be done. We still have Arsenal at home, and we must keep winning. This is the English league, what I’ve seen all my life , and I enjoy being a part of it, enjoying every minute.”
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— Erling Haaland (@ErlingHaaland) March 11, 2023
On Tuesday, Manchester City will host R.B. Leipzig in the round of 16 rematch of the Champions League, this after the first meeting between the teams ended in 1:1. Then, on Saturday (19:45) Guardiola will host Vincent Kompany and Burnley in the FA Cup.