The majority of football fans are unwavering optimists, therefore it was easy for Manchester City's boisterous followers to seem like prophets in this situation.
Erling Haaland's return to the team was met with constant reminders from Southampton that their talisman has "scored more than you," referring to the entire home team this season, long before he really supported their claim.
Therefore, it seemed almost inevitable that Haaland would not only help City to this convincing 4-1 victory with goals in each half, but also become the first striker to reach 30 goals in the Premier League in five years.
Erling Haaland's return to the team was met with constant reminders from Southampton that their talisman has "scored more than you," referring to the entire home team this season, long before he really supported their claim.
Therefore, it seemed almost inevitable that Haaland would not only help City to this convincing 4-1 victory with goals in each half, but also become the first striker to reach 30 goals in the Premier League in five years.