Erling Haaland scored twice to lead Manchester City to a 2-1 victory over Brentford, extending their perfect start to the season. The Norwegian striker now has nine goals in four matches, while Brentford’s early lead, the fastest goal of the season, ultimately proved insufficient.
Brentford manager Thomas Frank acknowledges the immense challenge posed by Erling Haaland, praising the Manchester City forward’s movement and anticipation as near impossible to defend. Despite the challenge, Frank believes his team can still secure a positive result against the league leaders.
Erling Haaland, the prolific Manchester City striker, was surprisingly kept off the scoresheet in Norway’s goalless draw against Kazakhstan in the UEFA Nations League. The Kazakh defense employed a tight 5-4-1 formation to effectively neutralize Haaland, who had previously scored a hat-trick in consecutive Premier League matches. Meanwhile, other Nations League matches saw Belgium triumph over Israel, Wales and Turkey draw, and Iceland claim victory over Montenegro.
Erling Haaland’s arrival in the Premier League has been nothing short of sensational. The young Norwegian striker has shattered records and set a blistering pace, making him a serious contender to surpass Alan Shearer as the league’s all-time leading scorer.
The Ballon d’Or 2024 nominations saw a historic shift as Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi were excluded from the list for the first time since 2003. This marks the end of an era dominated by these two football giants, paving the way for a new generation of stars like Kylian Mbappe, Erling Haaland, and Jude Bellingham. The omission is attributed to both players’ departures from top-flight European clubs, with Ronaldo joining Al-Nassr in Saudi Arabia and Messi moving to Inter Miami in the USA.
The Ballon d’Or 2024 nominations were announced, marking the first time in over two decades that neither Cristiano Ronaldo nor Lionel Messi were included. The list highlights young talents like Kylian Mbappe, Erling Haaland, and Jude Bellingham, alongside Spanish stars Lamine Yamal and Nico Williams.
Norway’s national team coach, Stale Solbakken, has announced his intention to step down after the 2026 World Cup campaign. Despite having a star-studded team, including Erling Haaland, Solbakken’s side failed to qualify for Euro 2024. The coach, who previously enjoyed success in club football, is looking to return to that level after the tournament.
Erling Haaland scored a hat-trick for the second consecutive game, leading Manchester City to a 3-1 victory over West Ham United. His goals secured City’s perfect start to the Premier League season, with three wins from three games.
Pep Guardiola believes Erling Haaland’s incredible scoring rate puts him in the conversation with football legends Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi. Haaland, who bagged a hat-trick in Manchester City’s win over Ipswich Town, is on track for another Golden Boot and is seemingly free of injury for the first time in a long time.
Manchester City roared back from a shock early deficit to crush promoted Ipswich Town 4-1 at the Etihad Stadium. Erling Haaland’s hat-trick and a goal from Kevin De Bruyne secured the victory for City, who remain unbeaten in their quest for a fifth consecutive Premier League title.
