{"id":15168,"date":"2024-10-26T16:19:13","date_gmt":"2024-10-26T16:19:13","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.sportscasting.com\/uk\/?p=15168"},"modified":"2024-10-26T16:19:13","modified_gmt":"2024-10-26T16:19:13","slug":"manchester-city-1-0-southampton-highlights","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.sportscasting.com\/uk\/news\/manchester-city-1-0-southampton-highlights\/","title":{"rendered":"Erling Haaland The Difference Maker As Manchester City Narrowly Beat Southampton 1-0"},"content":{"rendered":"

Erling Haaland’s first half strike proved to be the difference as Manchester City defeated Southampton 1-0 at the Etihad, and you can find the full match highlights below.<\/strong><\/p>\n

Haaland Goal Makes The Difference For City<\/h2>\n

Manchester City<\/a> got off to a flying start against struggling Southampton at the Etihad on Saturday afternoon, as Erling Haaland turned home Matheus Nunes’ cross, once again, in acrobatic fashion five minutes into the tie.<\/p>\n

The goal brought an end to the Norwegian’s three game goalscoring drought in the Premier League<\/a>, extending his lead at the top of the division’s goalscoring charts with 11 goals in nine appearances thus far in 2024\/25.<\/p>\n

It builds on his midweek performance against Sparta Prague in the Champions League, where he scored two goals as the Cityzens registered a stunning 5-0<\/a> victory to climb up to third place in the league phase standings.<\/p>\n

Many would’ve written the Saints off after conceding so early in the game, but to their credit, they continued to battle, with Cameron Archer going close by rattling the crossbar on the stroke of half-time.<\/p>\n

Phil Foden had the opportunity to double City’s lead almost immediately after returning in the second-half, but swung his effort just wide of the mark. Minutes later, Haaland<\/a> could’ve, and probably should’ve, had his second, but like Foden, sent his effort wide of the mark.<\/p>\n

The hosts continued to threaten Russell Martin’s side, with Haaland even seeing a headed effort cleared off the line, but the early opener proved to be the difference maker come the full time whistle, with City running out as 1-0 winners.<\/p>\n

WATCH: Manchester City 1-0 Southampton Highlights<\/h2>\n