Erling Haaland’s hat-trick and a goal from Oscar Bobb secured a 4-2 victory in Columbus, while Spurs lost 2-1 to Bayern in Seoul
The Premier League champions had failed to record a victory in their other matches in America, losing 4-3 to Celtic and 3-2 to Milan, and drawing 2-2 with Barcelona before going down 4-1 on penalties. City started with intent here though, with Haaland scoring twice in the opening five minutes to leaveThe Norway striker was brought down by Levi Colwill in the third minute and got up to score the penalty – twice, after the referee ordered that the kick be retaken.
In the second half, Pep Guardiola’s side produced another quickfire two-goal burst, with Oscar Bobb finishing at the near post after James McAtee had played the winger in. Haaland then completed his treble in the 56th minute, finishing clinically with McAtee again providing the assist. Chelsea face Real Madrid and Inter in their remaining pre-season games, and Maresca will want to see an improvement before his side face City again, at Stamford Bridge in the Premier League on 18 August. City’s only fixture before the visit to Chelsea comes in the Community Shield, against Manchester United next Saturday.
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