Soccer-Haaland brace lifts Man City to 3-1 win over Young Boys

Soccer Football - Champions League - Group G - BSC Young Boys v Manchester City - Stadion Wankdorf, Bern, Switzerland - October 25, 2023 Manchester City's Erling Braut Haaland scores their third goal REUTERS/Stefan Wermuth

(Reuters) -Erling Haaland ended his goal drought with a second-half brace while Manuel Akanji scored on his return to his homeland as reigning champions Manchester City all but secured their spot in the Champions League knockout stage with a 3-1 win over Swiss side Young Boys on Wednesday.

Pep Guardiola's side maintained their 100% winning record in Group G with three victories, despite their pre-game concerns about playing on the slick artificial turf at rain-lashed Wankdorf Stadium.