Erling Haaland Knocked Out During Battle…

Manchester City’s very own Norse god, Erling “The Thunderbolt” Haaland, found himself unexpectedly vanquished by the smallest of adversaries—a troublesome ankle gremlin! In a matchup against Bournemouth that was tighter than a pair of old boots spruced up for the FA Cup, City’s mighty hammer-wielder was forced to limp off early, leaving the battlefield against his dragon-wielding enemies with a humble 2-1 victory tucked in their satchel.

Just when Haaland thought his iron foot could continue pounding the turf, he was subbed by Omar “The Whispering Wizard” Marmoush. Marmoush sprang onto the pitch faster than a cat on a hot tin roof, conjuring up a magical winner that left Bournemouth’s hopes flatter than a pancake at a dinner party. Meanwhile, our brave Viking departed the Vitality Stadium sporting crutches and a protective boot as if he were about to star in a pirate movie.

City’s sorcerers declared that Haaland’s ankle will need more checking out before he returns to paint the grass with his zigzagging goals. Although the precise timeline remains as uncertain as the weather in Manchester, City fans can rest easy knowing that their favorite Norse attack ship aims to set sail again before the season’s curtains drop. Keep an eye out, because if anyone can battle back from an injury in style, it’s Haaland the Conquerer!