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Will Haaland lead Man City to Premier League glory again?

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Erling Haaland (right) celebrates after scoring against Burnely.[Man City]

Erling Haaland has started his second season in English soccer just like his first - with two goals in a win to open Manchester City's title defense in the Premier League.

The Norway striker dispatched clinical finishes in the fourth and 36th minutes on Friday as City eased to a 3-0 victory at Burnley, a promoted team managed by City great Vincent Kompany, in the first match of England's top division. Defensive midfielder Rodri scored the other goal.

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