15 things we loved this weekend: Haaland, Messi, Xhaka, Mourinho…
It’s been another sensational weekend of action as club football returned following the international break – and Erling Haaland picked up where he left off.
Haaland scored yet another hat-trick as Manchester City thrashed Manchester United 6-3 but Arsenal’s triumph in Saturday’s north London derby keeps them top of the Premier League.
There were plenty of compelling moments elsewhere too and we’ve collected 15 of them here.
Erling Haaland
Forget the goalscoring, Haaland is a born comedian.
Erling Haaland’s assessment? “Not bad.” 🤷♂️😂 @footballdaily pic.twitter.com/RxjkhTcMqw
— City Xtra (@City_Xtra) October 2, 2022
Roy Keane & Micah Richards
We could watch these two all day long.
Keane: 🗣️'Ronaldo did not come back to sit on the bench'
Micah: 🗣️"But does his style of play suit the way they want to play?" 👀
Keane: 🗣️"𝐎𝐇𝐇𝐇𝐇 𝐇𝐄𝐑𝐄 𝐖𝐄 𝐆𝐎!"
These two are pure entertainment together 😄🍿 pic.twitter.com/8Y6eeo1MuZ
— Sky Sports Premier League (@SkySportsPL) October 2, 2022
Lionel Messi
The advertising hoardings at the Parc des Princes say it all.
Vintage Lionel Messi! 💫
Kasper Schmeichel stranded, the Argentine makes it look ever so easy.
Magnifique! 🤩 pic.twitter.com/yKEDJI8Cb7
— Football on BT Sport (@btsportfootball) October 1, 2022
Jose Mourinho
Never change, Jose. Never change…
Jose Mourinho watching Roma beat Inter at San Siro from the back of a van after getting a touchline ban before the international break. pic.twitter.com/6zA4nT6ptU
— HLTCO (@HLTCO) October 2, 2022
Khvicha Kvaratskhelia
Goodness me; no wonder the Georgian is fast becoming the breakout star of the Serie A season.
It’s hard not to keep bringing up these goals from Kvaratskhelia 🇬🇪
He’s just run from the halfway line to get his 5th Serie A goal of the season 🤯https://t.co/Zr8VxoT2IF
— The Set Pieces (@thesetpieces) October 1, 2022
Juan Fernando Quintero
River Plate are blessed to have Quintero on their books.
Stop that Juan Fernando Quintero. pic.twitter.com/MgUu3uXAVb
— Stop That Football (@stopthatfooty) October 1, 2022
Granit Xhaka
Three years ago, Xhaka was booed by the Arsenal supporters. He’s a hero now…
3⃣ – 1⃣
Granit Xhaka gives Arsenal a two-goal cushion with this beautifully worked goal… 😎 pic.twitter.com/quYCrBVxPK
— Football on BT Sport (@btsportfootball) October 1, 2022
Granit Xhaka & Gabriel Jesus
Heartwarming stuff from the Arsenal duo.
'I don't know how, but congrats." 😂
Gabriel Jesus after handing fellow goalscorer Granit Xhaka Man Of The Match 🤝 pic.twitter.com/mGTtPUOdQF
— Football on BT Sport (@btsportfootball) October 1, 2022
Jack Grealish
Sitting defenders down on their arse for the sake of it; Grealish is growing into his Manchester City shirt.
Stop that Grealish. pic.twitter.com/t1GBppFurT
— Stop That Football (@stopthatfooty) October 2, 2022
Paolo Dybala
Dybala scored a brilliant equaliser for Jose Mourinho’s Roma against Internazionale…
What. A. Strike.
Paulo Dybala equalises for Roma with a peach of a volley!! 😲❤️ pic.twitter.com/SuqR0d3IUh
— Football on BT Sport (@btsportfootball) October 1, 2022
Chris Smalling
And Smalling scored the winner. We have a feeling his United beef with Mourinho is long forgotten now.
Could that be the goal… 👀
A late header from Chris Smalling completes the comeback for Roma as the end of the game nears!❤️ pic.twitter.com/F94465N7X2
— Football on BT Sport (@btsportfootball) October 1, 2022
Henri Lansbury
Ridiculous strike from the former Arsenal man.
The strike is good, the celebration is better. pic.twitter.com/dWESNmUfe8
— MUNDIAL (@MundialMag) October 1, 2022
Caio Henrique
Expert finish into his own net.
The facial expression says it all… 😮💨
Caio Henrique has had an absolute nightmare for AS Monaco gifting Nantes a consolation goal! pic.twitter.com/B2wVPamoxX
— Football on BT Sport (@btsportfootball) October 2, 2022
Sheffield Wednesday
A ripsnorter helped one of English football’s biggest sleeping giants to another League One victory.
We weren’t kidding! 👏 #EFL | @swfc pic.twitter.com/sDaGOuxr4e https://t.co/YcNNffQfPC
— Sky Bet League One (@SkyBetLeagueOne) October 1, 2022
Jamal Musiala
This guy is the truth.
Jamal Musiala was directly involved in every goal Bayern scored during his time on the pitch:
◎ 81 minutes
◎ 4 chances created
◎ 3 tackles made
◎ 2 take-ons completed
◎ 2 fouls won
◉ 2 assists
◉ 1 goalGenerational talent. ✨ pic.twitter.com/WfHBh73Mft
— Squawka (@Squawka) September 30, 2022
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