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Football bettingEnzo Fernandez partnership makes Erling Haaland even shorter for golden boot
Manchester City midfielder Enzo Fernandez has backed Erling Haaland to keep scoring after assisting the striker during their two nil Champions League win over Porto.
Written by the BettingEdgeHub desk, 9 September 2026
Manchester City started their European campaign with a comfortable victory against Porto. Erling Haaland scored twice in the second half to secure the points. New signing Enzo Fernandez set up the first goal on just his second start since transferring from Chelsea.
Haaland dominates goal markets
The Norwegian striker has now scored 42 goals in 39 Champions League group stage appearances since his debut in the competition. This incredible run makes him the most prolific player in the tournament over that period. Bettors backing Haaland for the golden boot will see his odds slash further after this performance.
His double against Porto also took his tally to 36 European goals for Manchester City. This draws him level with Sergio Aguero as the joint top scorer for the club in European competition. With Fernandez looking to feed him regularly, Haaland will attract heavy interest in the anytime goalscorer markets.
Porto struggle against English sides
Porto struggled to contain the English champions and their historical record against Premier League opposition remains poor. The Portuguese team has now lost 21 times against English clubs in this competition. This is the most defeats any team has suffered against opponents from a single nation.
Porto have also lost their opening Champions League match in four of their last seven campaigns. Goalkeeper Diogo Costa praised his team for showing courage but admitted they faded late on. Punters may want to oppose Porto when they face English sides in future matchweeks.
Bettors should look at Erling Haaland to finish as Champions League top goalscorer as his partnership with Enzo Fernandez begins to flourish.