Erling Haaland proved to be the matchwinner for Manchester City in their Champions Leaguer victory over Real Madrid on Wednesday, with his first half penalty ensuring a 2-1 success for the Premier

A brace from Erling Haaland and fine strike from Phil Foden helped inspire City to a crucial 3-0 win at Crystal Palace – and back to within two points of Premier League leaders Arsenal. In what proved a tough and demanding test at Selhurst Park, a towering 41st minute header from Haaland had broken the first half deadlock.

Plenty of action around the grounds this afternoon: Aston Villa came from behind to confine West Ham to the bottom three with a 3-2 success; Tottenham endured another tough outing with Nottingham Forest 3-0 home winners at the City Ground; and Sunderland’s first Premier League derby day for nearly a decade was most enjoyable indeed:

On a dramatic Wednesday night at the Santiago Bernabeu, where Manchester City came from behind to beat Real Madrid 2-1 in a pivotal Champions League clash, one subplot captured as much attention as

Pep Guardiola's side now seem destined for the knockout stages of the Champions League after coming from behind to win in Spain

Samuel Chukwueze then scoring his first two goals in English football in quick succession to reduce the deficit to one goal with 12 minutes remaining. City clung on nervously until the end to move two points behind Arsenal, who have their game in hand on Wednesday against Brentford.

InterviewErling Haaland talks about the Santiago BernabeuAfter Manchester City's 2-1 victory over Real Madrid, Erling Haaland was left in awe of the atmosphere at the Santiago Bernabeu.The