EPL: Haalands Early Strike Puts Chelsea Behind Man City 1-0 in First Half

Erling Haaland, the Premier League's top scorer for the past two seasons, has once again proven his prowess by giving Manchester City a 1-0 lead against Chelsea in their opening match of the 2024/2025 season.

The goal came in the 17th minute, when Haaland capitalized on a deflected assist from Bernardo Silva, ensuring that the defending Premier League champions started their campaign on the front foot at Stamford Bridge.

As the first half concluded, Chelsea found themselves trailing, with Haaland’s clinical finish setting the tone for a challenging second half. The Blues will need to regroup and strategize if they hope to turn the tide against a formidable Manchester City side. The second half promises to be an intense battle as Chelsea aims to level the score and avoid starting their season with a defeat on home turf.