Erling Haaland has climbed into the top three Premier League scorers in the Etihad Stadium’s history with his 46th home league goal. The Norwegian striker, who joined Manchester City in the summer of 2022, achieved this feat in just 45 appearances, scoring at a remarkable rate of over one goal per game at the Etihad.
In City’s match against West Ham, Haaland scored twice—his first a far-post header in the 42nd minute, and his second a clever chip over the goalkeeper in the 55th.
Haaland surpassed Kevin De Bruyne, who previously held the third spot with 45 Premier League goals in 133 appearances at the Etihad.
The 23-year-old now sets his sights on Raheem Sterling, who scored 51 goals in 109 league games at the Etihad. Sergio Aguero remains far ahead in first place, netting an impressive 106 goals in 142 games.
QUOTES:
City manager Pep Guardiola praised Haaland’s achievement, saying, “Erling is rewriting the record books. His hunger and consistency are incredible.”
Haaland himself commented, “It’s an honor to be among such great names. I’m focused on helping the team win more trophies.”
RECALL:
Since moving to the Etihad in 2003, Manchester City has evolved into one of Europe’s football powerhouses. Haaland’s arrival has been pivotal, as he has already scored 111 goals in 124 matches for City across all competitions.
Haaland won the Premier League Golden Boot in each of his first two seasons, setting a record with 36 goals in 2022/23 and adding 27 more in 2023/24. He has started the current season strong, netting 12 goals in his first nine appearances.
CITATIONS:
This report is based on the information from:
- Manchester City Official Reports
- Post-match comments from Pep Guardiola and Erling Haaland
- Premier League Statistics
KEEP IN MIND:
Haaland’s incredible scoring form continues to solidify his place among Manchester City legends. With plenty of years ahead, the Norwegian striker could challenge Sergio Aguero’s all-time Etihad record if he remains at the club.
