Erling Haaland once again shone for Manchester City, playing a pivotal role in their victory over Everton. Despite City not being as dominant as in previous years, Haaland's presence fuels their title hopes. The Norwegian striker has scored 11 goals in eight Premier League matches, showcasing his remarkable form. Against Everton, Haaland demonstrated his value, while Everton's forward Beto missed key opportunities, highlighting the team's attacking struggles.

Meanwhile, Jean-Philippe Mateta impressed with a hat-trick for Crystal Palace against Bournemouth, though the team still struggles with efficiency in crucial moments. Sunderland continues to perform strongly at home, establishing themselves as formidable hosts this season. While City relies on Haaland for success, teams like Everton and Palace need to improve their attacking efficiency to climb the standings, and Sunderland shows that solid home performances can be key to league success.