Haaland’s goals and fans’ bananas help City reach seventh Premier League win
Reported by Al Jazeera · October 18, 2026
City maintain winning start
Manchester City’s results have continued despite the financial scandal surrounding the club. The team has been found guilty of large-scale financial wrongdoing over nearly a decade, but City deny the allegations and have appealed.
The verdict threatens City’s place in England’s top flight. The report describes the team as maintaining a 100 percent start, while also saying the win made it back-to-back league victories.
Haaland sets scoring record
Haaland was seen hobbling off at the end of the game. Maresca said he had asked the striker about his condition and that Haaland said he was OK.
Maresca speaks of unity
Maresca described the club’s response to its troubled circumstances as a collective effort. “The fans, the club, the players – we are all together in this journey,” he said.
Key points
- Haaland reached 100 Premier League non-penalty goals in 139 matches.
- Manchester City deny financial wrongdoing and have appealed the verdict.
- Maresca said the club, players and fans were united.
- Chelsea and Liverpool also began title-winning seasons with at least seven straight league wins.