Erling Haaland failed to score on a Premier League opening weekend for the first time in 2026–27.
Haaland played for Manchester City in the 2–1 comeback win over Bournemouth at the Etihad Stadium on 23 August 2026, but he did not find the net. The match ended with City goals from Marc Guéhi and Joško Gvardiol after Bournemouth had taken the lead through Marcus Tavernier.
The statistic stood out because Haaland had scored in every previous Premier League opening weekend of his career. His failure to score did not prevent City from winning, but it ended a notable personal sequence at the start of league campaigns.
Haaland was not the only City player to miss a major opportunity. Guéhi also failed to convert an earlier chance before later scoring the equaliser. Rayan Cherki changed the contest after coming off the bench, assisting both City goals and helping Enzo Maresca begin his managerial reign with a victory.