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Premier League Player of the Week: Haaland shines in Manchester derby win

Haaland celebrates his brace against Man Utd
Haaland celebrates his brace against Man UtdMarek Kratochvil / David Blunsden / Actionplus / Profimedia
Manchester City returned to form over the weekend with a 3-0 win against rivals Manchester United, with Erling Haaland stealing the show.

The Norwegian striker netted a brace at the Etihad Stadium, scoring twice to help his team to their second victory of the Premier League season.

Haaland bagged his first with a clever chipped finish from close range before doubling his tally after being played through late in the match - finishing low beyond goalkeeper Altay Bayindir.

Haaland v Man Utd
Haaland v Man UtdOpta by StatsPerform / David Blunsden / Actionplus / Profimedia

His performance earned an 8.6 Flashscore player rating - the highest of the weekend - which makes him our Premier League Player of the Week.

City are next in domestic action against Arsenal on Sunday, September 21st.

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