Manchester City advanced to the UEFA Champions League last 16 with a 3-0 home victory over Young Boys, thanks to Erling Haaland’s brace.

The Norwegian striker was a doubt coming into the game after being forced off early against Bournemouth the previous weekend, but he showed no signs of a problem as he calmly converted a penalty in the 23rd minute to open the score.

The hosts were in command throughout, and Phil Foden extended their lead on the stroke of half-time when he ran past his marker on the right before calmly stroking a low shot into the far corner.

Haaland added his second of the game just after the intermission with a 25-yard blast, bringing his season total to 15.

Young Boys’ agony was exacerbated moments later when they were reduced to ten men due to Sandro Lauper’s second yellow card.

Man City had chances to extend their lead, but they couldn’t convert as the game entered the last half-hour.

The result ensures that The Citizens will finish first in Group G with two games to spare if they avoid loss at home to RB Leipzig on Matchday 5.

On Sunday, Man City will travel to Chelsea in the Premier League. On Saturday, Young Boys will play Luzern in the Swiss Super League.