Haaland Says He’s “Never Felt Better” After Match Winning Strike as City Eyes Title Return

Erling Haaland delivered once again, scoring the only goal in Manchester City’s 1-0 win away at Brentford and later declaring that he has never felt better. That strike extended his scoring streak to nine consecutive matches for club and country, a personal best in his career.

City dominated much of the match, with Haaland showing strength and timing to latch onto a long pass from Josko Gvardiol, hold off defender Sepp van den Berg, and fire a low shot past the keeper in the ninth minute. While they largely controlled the tempo in the first half, Brentford grew into the game after the break and created danger themselves. City’s defense and goalkeeper had to withstand late pressure to secure the clean sheet.

In his post match remarks, Haaland credited his current form to strong physical preparation and mental focus. He also said that becoming a father has helped him find balance and relax off the pitch, allowing him to perform with greater calmness during matches.

Pundits have praised Haaland’s evolution this season. Several analysts said he looks better than ever and suggested that Pep Guardiola must make a tactical adjustment if City are to reclaim the Premier League title. Former defender Micah Richards argued that City need to be more ruthless in finishing off games and not allow opponents to stay in contention late on.

The win also marked a milestone for Guardiola, his 250th Premier League victory, achieved in only 359 matches, making him the fastest manager to reach that mark. Yet despite the win, concerns remain. City’s reliance on Haaland for goals is becoming more apparent, and injuries in midfield, especially to Rodri, could affect their consistency in the coming weeks.

Looking ahead, Haaland’s form gives Manchester City both a psychological advantage and a clear attacking threat to their rivals. The challenge for Guardiola’s side is to maintain this momentum, tighten up defensively, and turn narrow victories into a sustained title charge.