Erling Haaland endured a frustrating Sunday afternoon against Sheffield United, missing several chances before finally giving Manchester City the lead.

The 23-year-old striker hit the post with a first-half penalty and later stabbed wide from six yards out. Despite these setbacks, Haaland didn’t let his frustration get the better of him and eventually headed City into the lead. His goal came from a perfectly weighted cross by Jack Grealish, who showcased his superb dribbling skills to create space.

In the bigger picture, Manchester City wasn’t playing at their absolute best, but they managed to secure the win. The home side, Sheffield United, made things challenging for the European champions, especially Haaland, who was frequently involved in physical battles during set pieces.

Sheffield United managed to draw level in the 85th minute with a powerful strike from Jayden Bogle, but City responded three minutes later with Rodri smashing home the winner from the edge of the six-yard box.

Looking ahead, Erling Haaland and Manchester City may not have been at their peak performance on Sunday, but they achieved their goal. Haaland has now scored three goals in three Premier League games this season, while City has risen to the top of the table with nine points from three matches.