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MANCHESTER, ENGLAND - SEPTEMBER 13: Erling Haaland of Manchester City celebrates scoring his team’s first goal with teammates during the Premier League 2026/27 match between Manchester United and Manchester City at Old Trafford on September 13, 2026 in Manchester, England. (Photo by Michael Regan / Getty Images)

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