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Haaland unveils new haircut ahead of Manchester City's opener

5 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 23, 2026, 4:20 PM

Last updated Aug 23, 2026

Haaland unveils new haircut ahead of Manchester City's opener

Summary

Erling Haaland revealed a fresh haircut ahead of Manchester City's Premier League opener against Bournemouth. The match is set to take place at the Etihad Stadium this afternoon. Haaland's new look, which resembles his earlier style at Borussia Dortmund, follows a successful World Cup campaign where he gained significant social media traction. The striker's performance will be watched closely as he leads the new-look City side under head coach Enzo Maresca, following Pep Guardiola's departure this summer.

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By the Numbers

•Haaland shows off a shorter hairstyle before the match
•Manchester City plays Bournemouth at 2:00 PM
•Maresca will manage his first league game
•City aims to bounce back after losing 3-0 to Arsenal
•Haaland scored seven goals in the World Cup, boosting his popularity

Latest Updates

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What they're saying

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Erling Haaland revealed a fresh haircut before Manchester City's Premier League curtain raiser against Bournemouth on Sunday afternoon, live on Sky Sports.
— Sky Sports Football