Dominik Szoboszlai reacts as Erling Haaland sends message to Man City fans
Erling Haaland wasted no time making his mark on Man City’s return to action, delivering a decisive moment in a tightly contested match against Tottenham.
Pep Guardiola’s side edged past Tottenham with a narrow 1-0 victory at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium on 26 February, with Haaland scoring the only goal of the game.
Haaland had been sidelined with a knee injury sustained against Newcastle, forcing him to miss City’s last two matches. His absence was felt as Guardiola’s men suffered a 2-0 defeat to Liverpool at the Etihad on 23 February and were eliminated from the Champions League by Real Madrid.
Despite missing two crucial fixtures, the Norwegian showed no signs of rust, returning to the pitch as sharp as ever to secure a vital three points for City.
Dominik Szoboszlai responds to Erling Haaland’s message to Man City fans
Following the victory over Tottenham, Haaland took to Instagram to express his delight with a post that read, “Important win!” Dominik Szoboszlai was among those who left a notable comment, adding a heart emoji to celebrate his former title rival’s return to action.
Earlier in the week, Szoboszlai had reacted to Haaland’s announcement about returning to training, highlighting the friendship that exists between the two despite their rivalry on the pitch.
Haaland’s absence had been keenly felt by Pep Guardiola, who opted to start Phil Foden in a false-nine role, a decision that backfired as he failed to make an impact and Foden faced criticism from Man City fans after a disappointing performance against Liverpool.
This season, Haaland has been instrumental for Guardiola, starting all 36 matches across all competitions, scoring 28 goals, and providing three assists.
| Stats for Man City in 2024/25 | Erling Haaland |
| Appearances | 36 |
| Goals | 28 |
| Assists | 3 |
Erling Haaland set to lead the new era at Man City
Recently, Haaland signed a remarkable nine-and-a-half-year contract with Man City, keeping him at the Etihad until 2034. His commitment comes amid a challenging season for the club, which has been overshadowed by financial scrutiny and disappointing results.
Despite the uncertainty surrounding the club’s future, Haaland remains a pivotal figure in their ambitions. With new signings like Victor Reis, Abdukodir Khusanov, and Omar Marmoush joining the squad in the winter window, it’s clear that Haaland will continue to be the face of the club.
As they prepare for their FA Cup fixture against Plymouth Argyle, it remains the club’s final opportunity to secure silverware this season.