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Manchester Metropolis striker Erling Haaland has praised the “character” of his teammates after they earned a superb 3-0 win over Liverpool at Anfield of their first match for the reason that announcement of a responsible verdict for breaching the Premier League’s monetary guidelines.
The league leaders got here into the sport after a whirlwind three weeks that ended with the membership launching an attraction over the responsible verdict, however whereas their first sport seemed like a stern check at Anfield, they handed it with flying colors with the assistance of a Ryan Gravenberch purple card.
After a good first half, the Dutchman was despatched off simply after the hour mark for a second yellow card offence and Metropolis took the lead a couple of minutes later, with Haaland firing an emphatic end previous Alisson.
Jeremy Doku’s beautiful curled effort added a second simply three minutes later, earlier than a superb dummy and end from Rayan Cherki sealed all three factors in a wierd, subdued ambiance on Merseyside.
Talking after the sport, Haaland singled out teammate and man of the match Elliot Anderson for reward, whereas highlighting the “character” proven by the gamers.
“Each single particular person a part of Man Metropolis, and each fan, this can be a beautiful second that may stick with us for a very long time,” he stated after the full-time whistle.
“It was robust, it was onerous however we confirmed superb character from again to entrance. So happy with everybody. [It’s] necessary to remain robust mentally, stick collectively and do what you are able to do one thing about, and the factor we will do one thing about is to play good soccer and combat collectively. That is the one factor we will do.
“I spoke concerning the character taking part in with 10 males at Outdated Trafford, the primary man I consider is Elliot,” he defined.
“You need to win video games, it is so simple as that. Carry out effectively, play good soccer and win video games. This was a psychological battle, [it’s] by no means straightforward getting back from internationals.
“[I’m] proud that we managed to stay collectively, we’re mentally robust,” he added.
Metropolis’s win means they preserve their 100% profitable report on the summit of the league desk, with 18 factors from 18 and a three-point lead over nearest challengers Arsenal. Their subsequent match is available in midweek within the Champions league in opposition to PSG, they usually return to home motion at residence to Ipswich on Saturday, 17 October.
