Erling Haaland, the Norwegian goal-scoring machine, reached a historic milestone on Wednesday, scoring his 100th Premier League goal for Manchester City in the match against Arsenal at the Etihad Stadium. This achievement makes him the fastest player to reach this landmark, equalling Cristiano Ronaldo’s record of achieving it in 105 appearances. Ronaldo achieved this feat with Real Madrid.
Haaland has been unstoppable since joining Manchester City in the summer of 2022, scoring an incredible 99 goals in just 103 appearances. In his first season, he netted a phenomenal 52 goals in 53 matches across all competitions. This season, Haaland has continued his prolific form, scoring nine goals in just four games, including two against Brentford in a 2-1 victory.
The prolific striker has already shattered several records during his short tenure at Manchester City. In his debut season, he broke the record for most goals in a single Premier League season, scoring 36 goals in 35 appearances, surpassing Andy Cole and Alan Shearer’s previous record. He also set a new record for most goals in one season in all competitions by a Premier League player, with 52 goals, comfortably surpassing Mo Salah’s 2017/18 tally and Ruud van Nistelrooy’s 2002/03 record. Only Dixie Dean, with 63 goals for Everton in the 1927-28 season, has scored more goals in all competitions in a single season in top-flight English football than Haaland’s 52.
Haaland’s impressive goal-scoring prowess has cemented his status as one of the most formidable strikers in the world. His achievement in reaching 100 Premier League goals in such a short time is a testament to his incredible talent and consistency. As he continues his journey with Manchester City, fans can expect even more records to fall as Haaland continues to break new ground in the world of football.
