“I’m so glad he stepped up to save us last night. Without him, the fans would likely be criticizing us by now,” Pep Guardiola commends a Manchester City star for his outstanding performance that changed the course of the game.

Haaland (8): Found the back of the net twice and combined effectively with his teammates.

Substitutes:

Gundogan (6): Brought better control to the midfield compared to Kovacic.

Walker (6):Delivered a mixed display after replacing Ake.

McAtee: Advanced forward following Haaland’s substitution.

Grealish: Maintained possession effectively after entering the game.