Haaland sets Premier League goal record as Manchester City go top
Al JazeeraErling Haaland has set a English Premier League goals record by scoring his 35th of the season in Manchester City’s 3-0 win against West Ham. “”Especially to win the game is really important.” Haaland has now scored 51 goals in all competitions in a remarkable first year at City. Erling Haaland: “I don’t know what more to say but thank you guys so much!” 🥹💙 pic.twitter.com/t54ORQvBrk — City Xtra May 3, 2023 His feat is even more impressive given that Shearer and Cole set the previous benchmark in an era when the league was played over 42 games. To overcome Andy Cole and Alan Shearer – incredible top, top strikers – it’s special.” Top of the league The win took the treble-chasing champions a point above Arsenal at the top of the Premier League, and with a game in hand, they seem to be cruising towards a fifth title in six years.