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What is an emphatic double?
In football, an 'emphatic double' means a player has scored two goals in a match in a very convincing or impressive way. Erling Haaland's two goals against Crystal Palace were described as such, suggesting they were scored with power, skill, or at crucial moments, contributing significantly to Manchester City's victory.
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