EPL: Haaland scores as Man City begins title defence in style

Manchester City kicked off their Premier League title defence in impressive fashion on Sunday, defeating Chelsea 2-0 at Stamford Bridge.

The reigning champions, led by Pep Guardiola, showed resilience without key player Rodri, as goals from Erling Haaland and Mateo Kovacic secured the maximum three points on offer for the Cityzens.

City dominated the early stages, with new signing Savinho making a notable impact. His clever pass set up Bernardo Silva, but the midfielder’s shot went slightly off the target.