Erling Haaland scores two goals in Manchester City Champions League win

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Erling Haaland scores two goals in Manchester City Champions League win
Summary

Erling Haaland scored both goals in Manchester City’s 2-0 victory against Porto during the team’s Champions League opener. Following the performance, former Liverpool defender Jamie Carragher suggested the 26-year-old is on track to become one of the most prolific scorers in football history. Haaland currently has 322 goals in 407 senior club appearances and 62 goals in 55 matches for Norway. Carragher highlighted the consistency of the striker's scoring output across all competitions, noting the player may eventually reach 1,000 career goals. Manchester City’s next match is scheduled for this Sunday against Manchester United in the Manchester derby.

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  • Manchester City defeated Porto 2-0 in the Champions League opening match.
  • Erling Haaland recorded two goals during the game.
  • Haaland has 322 goals in 407 career club appearances.
  • Manchester City plays Manchester United on Sunday.
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  • 8:27 AMYahoo SportsJamie Carragher tips Erling Haaland to achieve historic milestone after Champions League double
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Jamie Carragher believes Erling Haaland will be the "best goalscorer of all time" after his double earned Manchester City a 2-0 win at Porto in the Champions League.

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Haaland struck twice as Manchester City beat Porto 2-0 in their Champions League opener

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