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Graham Ruthven
Jul 22, 2024
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Erling Haaland spent the summer hibernating. Waiting. He also chopped some wood.

With the 24/25 Premier League season just around the corner, the Manchester City striker is back in training and looks fit after his Dad put him to work in the Norwegian forests.

I’ve got a lawn that needs mowing and a garage that needs cleaned out if you’re looking for some …

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