Erling Haaland once again delivered for Manchester City, scoring in a 1-0 Premier League win over Brentford on Sunday. The Norwegian striker’s ninth goal of the season pushed City closer to leaders Arsenal, but the night was clouded by a fresh injury to midfield star Rodri.
Haaland struck in the ninth minute with a blend of strength and composure. He powered past one defender, skipped around another, and finished confidently. The goal highlighted his ruthless form, keeping City within three points of the top.
However, City’s joy faded midway through the first half. Rodri, their midfield engine and last season’s Ballon d’Or winner, went down clutching his right hamstring. He walked off slowly, visibly upset. The Spaniard missed most of last season with an ACL injury and had already complained of knee issues this year.
The victory lifted City to fifth, their fourth win in seven league games, but the loss of Rodri could prove costly.
Palace’s Remarkable Streak Ends Late at Everton
Crystal Palace saw their 19-match unbeaten run in all competitions end dramatically with a 2-1 defeat to Everton. The streak had lasted since April 16 and included a historic FA Cup triumph.
Palace led through Daniel Munoz’s 37th-minute strike, but Everton mounted a late comeback. Iliman Ndiaye equalised from the penalty spot in the 76th minute before Jack Grealish sealed victory deep into stoppage time. He “got in the way of a clearance by Daniel Munoz and saw the ball rebound straight into the net.”
Postecoglou’s Winless Start at Forest Continues
Ange Postecoglou’s tough tenure at Nottingham Forest continued with a 2-0 defeat at Newcastle. Forest are winless in seven matches under the Australian, losing five. Frustrated fans even chanted, “You’re getting sacked in the morning” during a midweek Europa League loss.
“It is a struggle, it is a fight, there is nothing wrong with that,” Postecoglou said. “I could have been sat on the couch watching you guys but I prefer to be here right in the middle of it, where I can have an effect. I believe I will.”
Bruno Guimaraes curled in a superb strike just before the hour mark, and Nick Woltemade added a penalty to seal Newcastle’s second league win of the season.
Wolves Boss Pereira Sent Off in Heated Draw
Wolverhampton manager Vitor Pereira received a red card early in a 1-1 draw with Brighton. The Premier League cited “irresponsible” conduct after Pereira kicked the ball in frustration toward the fourth official’s area. He became the second manager dismissed over the weekend, following Chelsea’s Enzo Maresca.
Malen Double Secures Aston Villa Win
In Sunday’s final match, Aston Villa defeated Burnley 2-1, with Donyell Malen scoring twice. The victory added momentum to Villa’s promising start as they chase a European spot this season.
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