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Crazy Erling Haaland Stats Emerge As Manchester City Striker Rediscovers Premier League Scoring Touch

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Published26 Oct 2024

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Another day, another set of crazy Erling Haaland stats emerged as the Manchester City superstar scored the winner against Southampton at the Etihad. 

After firing blanks in his last three Premier League outings, Haaland returned to doing what he does best on Saturday afternoon. The Norwegian international has netted 11 times in 9 appearances in England’s elite this season.

The 24-year-old continues to go from strength to strength domestically and in the UEFA Champions League. The best football betting sites in the UK price Haaland at 5/2 to win this year’s Golden Boot in Europe’s No 1 club competition.

Haaland’s league goal drought is well and truly over which will put the fear of god into defenders across the country. During the week, Haaland netted twice as City thrashed Sparta Prague 5-0 in the UCL.

Erling Haaland Equals Seven-Year Sergio Aguero Record

After scoring the winning goal against Southampton, Erling Haaland has now equalled a record held by club legend Sergio Aguero. Which is no easy feat.

Haaland’s goal means he has now scored in seven starts in a row against promoted teams. Aguero achieved his haul back in November 2017.

The Argentine legend scored against every Premier League side he faced during his illustrious career at the Etihad. Apart from Bolton Wanderers.

After two full seasons, Haaland went one better than Aguero to complete the remarkable feat most players can only dream of. The sky really is the limit for the Norwegian superstar.

Erling Haaland Has Scored More Premier League Goals Than Gabriel Jesus

Not only has Erling Haaland equalled Sergio Aguero’s record, the Manchester City star has now scored more Premier League goals than Gabriel Jesus.

On the surface, that isn’t hugely surprising but it’s the number of games that makes for interesting reading. Arsenal forward Jesus has netted 73 goals in 218 appearances.

Haaland hit his 74th goal in just 75 appearances against Southampton on GW9. That in itself is a truly incredible stat. Compared to the Arsenal forward, it’s taken 143 games LESS to overtake the Brazil international.

Up next for City and Haaland in the Premier League is a trip to the south coast to take on Bournemouth. In his four appearances against the Cherries, Haaland has scored just once.