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Manchester City began their Champions League campaign with a dominant 2-0 victory over Napoli at the Etihad Stadium . Erling Haaland opened the scoring with a towering header, reaching an incredible milestone of 50 Champions League goals in just 49 appearances — faster than any player in history. The Norwegian striker once again proved why he’s considered the most dangerous forward in world football. Despite Napoli going down to ten men in the first half, they defended bravely and tried to hold off City’s relentless attacks. But the pressure eventually told as Jeremy Doku added a well-taken second goal, sealing the three points for Pep Guardiola’s side. The win not only gives City the perfect start to their UCL journey but also sends a clear warning to the rest of Europe: the holders are still as hungry as ever. With Haaland breaking records and the squad looking sharp, few teams will fancy facing them this season. Fans at the Etihad were left chanting Haaland’s name long after the fin...