Erling Haaland made a triumphant return from injury, netting the decisive goal as Manchester City secured a crucial 1-0 victory over Tottenham on Wednesday. The win lifted City into fourth place, keeping their Champions League hopes alive.
Haaland, who had been sidelined with a knee injury since February 15, wasted no time making an impact. The Norwegian striker pounced in the 12th minute, converting Jeremy Doku’s precise cross to notch his 28th goal of the season.
Despite a dominant first half, City had to weather a storm after the break as Spurs, fielding their second-youngest-ever Premier League lineup, pushed for an equalizer. Ange Postecoglou’s men created several golden opportunities, but wayward finishing and a solid performance from Ederson kept them at bay.
Tottenham’s inconsistency continues to plague their season, with their Europa League campaign now their only real shot at silverware. Meanwhile, Pep Guardiola will take heart from City’s resilience as they fight to salvage a season that has fallen below their usual high standards.
