Sixty-eight minutes had elapsed when Erling Haaland’s day was done. Probably 23 more than Manchester City had originally hoped, which speaks to how good Sheffield United were in containing the Treble hunters.
Haaland’s name was missing on the scoresheet for a change — it was monopolised by Riyad Mahrez instead — and his goal tally will stay at 48 for a little while longer.
As he came off and embraced Pep Guardiola, the pair briefly refused to let go of each other.
A big Viking grin and vigorous hug, an FA Cup final to look forward to.