Erling Haaland has been named Manchester City’s Player of the Month for September, and the reaction from supporters has been overwhelmingly positive.
The Norwegian striker collected 44 per cent of the vote to claim the award, finishing ahead of Marc Guéhi and Elliot Anderson. It was another impressive month for City’s No.9, who scored in every match he played during September.
City supporters quickly reacted to the announcement on social media.
Some celebrated the result with short messages of approval. Others questioned whether different players deserved the award. There were also a handful of comments from rival supporters attempting to turn the discussion towards unrelated issues.
For the City fans themselves, however, the dominant theme was simple.
Haaland had delivered when Manchester City needed him.
“Yesss” – City Fans Celebrate Haaland
One of the strongest reactions came from Danis, a Manchester City supporter, who posted:
“Yesss”
The response attracted hundreds of engagements, making it one of the most noticeable positive reactions underneath the announcement.
Another City supporter, Khushan, wrote:
“Oh brilliant news”
That reaction also received significant engagement.
The simplicity of the comments says plenty.
There was no need for a long argument about statistics or tactical details. For many supporters, Haaland’s September performances made the award an obvious reason to celebrate.
The numbers certainly support that enthusiasm.
The official Manchester City announcement confirmed that Haaland scored in all four matches he featured in during September.
That consistency was arguably the defining feature of his month.
Haaland Delivered in the Biggest Matches
Haaland’s September was not simply about scoring against one particular type of opponent.
He found the net across several competitions and in different circumstances.
His first September goal came against Coventry City, when he scored the only goal in a 1-0 victory.
The striker then produced a brace against Porto as City began their Champions League campaign with a 2-0 away win.
Haaland followed that with another decisive goal against Manchester United at Old Trafford in the 199th Manchester derby.
He then completed his September scoring run against Sunderland, scoring the final goal in City’s entertaining 5-3 victory.
That sequence helps explain why he ultimately received 44 per cent of the vote.
It was not simply the number of goals.
Several of them arrived when the team needed a decisive contribution.
“Fully Deserved” – Supporters Back Haaland
One supporter using the name Escobar reacted:
“Fully deserved”
Although the account is identified as a parody account, the sentiment reflects the view expressed by a number of City supporters.
Haaland’s ability to turn opportunities into goals remains one of the most important weapons in Manchester City’s attack.
The September award also continues a pattern established at the beginning of the 2026/27 campaign.
Rayan Cherki won the inaugural Player of the Month vote in August. Haaland has now followed him by taking the September award.
That gives City two different winners in the first two months of the campaign.
It also highlights the variety of attacking talent available to Enzo Maresca during his first season as Manchester City’s head coach.
Guéhi and Anderson Also Received Recognition
While Haaland won the vote, the other nominees deserve attention.
Marc Guéhi finished second, while Elliot Anderson came third.
That is significant because both players have become important parts of Maresca’s Manchester City side.
Guéhi has brought defensive quality and composure, while Anderson has quickly attracted attention for his midfield performances.
The fact that Haaland finished ahead of both players shows the strength of his September output.
It also creates an interesting conversation among supporters.
One fan simply wrote:
“Nah guehi/anderson”
That comment suggested that the supporter would have preferred one of Haaland’s teammates to receive the award.
It is an important reminder that the result was not universally accepted among City fans.
Even so, Haaland’s statistical contribution gives his victory a clear basis.
Haaland’s Manchester Derby Moment Stands Out
Perhaps the most important goal of the month came at Old Trafford.
The Manchester derby is one of the fixtures City supporters care about most, and Haaland provided the winning goal as Manchester City secured a 1-0 victory.
That goal became another example of Haaland influencing a major match.
The official club report specifically highlighted his winner in the 199th Manchester derby as part of his September scoring sequence.
For supporters, those moments often carry more weight than goals in routine matches.
A striker who can score in a derby, Champions League match and league fixture during the same month gives his team an obvious advantage.
Haaland’s award therefore reflects more than his goal tally.
It reflects his importance to the team.
Porto Brace Strengthened His Case
The Champions League performance in Porto was another major moment.
City travelled to Portugal for their opening Champions League fixture and returned with a 2-0 victory.
Haaland scored both goals.
That made him directly responsible for the entire scoreline.
For a striker judged primarily on goals, producing a brace in the opening Champions League match was exactly the kind of performance that can influence a monthly award vote.
His European contribution also came alongside domestic goals.
That combination made September particularly productive.
City Fans Have Seen a Different Haaland This Season
Haaland’s role under Maresca will continue to attract attention throughout the season.
The Norwegian remains City’s primary No.9, but the tactical demands of the new era could create different opportunities for him.
The early months of the campaign have already demonstrated that City can create chances for Haaland while also involving other attacking players.
Rayan Cherki’s August award is evidence of that wider attacking contribution.
Yet September belonged to Haaland.
He scored in every match he played, including against Porto, Manchester United and Sunderland.
That consistency is exactly what Manchester City need from their centre-forward.
Rival Comments Tried to Change the Conversation
Not every response beneath the announcement was about Haaland’s performances.
Several accounts used the post to revive arguments about Manchester City’s wider controversies.
Comments such as “Cheaters” appeared, while other users attempted to connect the award with unrelated issues surrounding the club.
Those comments do not provide meaningful insight into Haaland’s September performances.
The reactions from City supporters were much more relevant to the actual subject.
Some celebrated the announcement.
Some preferred Guéhi or Anderson.
Others simply acknowledged Haaland’s contribution.
That mixture is typical of football fan discussion, where even an individual award can quickly become a debate about the entire squad.
“Viking” – Haaland’s Identity as a Goalscorer
Another supporter described Haaland simply as:
“Viking”
It was a short reaction, but it captured the image Haaland has built during his Manchester City career.
His physical presence, finishing ability and goal-scoring consistency have made him one of the defining figures in the squad.
September added another chapter.
A goal against Coventry.
Two against Porto.
The derby winner at Old Trafford.
And another goal against Sunderland.
Four appearances.
Goals in all four.
That is a straightforward case for recognition.
What the Award Means for Maresca’s City
The award also gives Maresca another positive development during the opening months of his Manchester City tenure.
The Italian inherited an enormous responsibility following Pep Guardiola’s departure in June 2026.
One of the biggest challenges in the post-Guardiola era is maintaining City’s attacking standards while introducing a new tactical identity.
Having Haaland scoring consistently makes that task considerably easier.
A striker who can decide matches gives any manager a powerful foundation.
And September showed exactly that.
Haaland did not need to score in every match for City to succeed. But when his team needed a decisive moment, he repeatedly provided one.
Haaland Has His Award – Now City Fans Want More
The reaction from City supporters ultimately comes down to one simple message.
Haaland earned recognition because he delivered goals.
The official voting result gave him 44 per cent, with Guéhi second and Anderson third.
There will always be disagreements over individual awards. Some supporters will naturally prefer a defender’s consistency or a midfielder’s influence.
But Haaland’s September record is difficult to overlook.
He scored in every game he played.
He scored twice in Porto.
He scored the winning goal in the Manchester derby.
And he finished the month with another goal against Sunderland.
For Manchester City supporters, the hope now is that September was not simply a hot streak.
They will want Haaland to maintain that level throughout the season.
If he does, Maresca’s Manchester City could have one of the most dangerous goalscorers in English football leading the attack.
For now, though, the September Player of the Month award belongs to Erling Haaland.
And judging by the loudest City-supporter reactions, they are more than happy to see it.
