Erling Haaland broke Premier League record Wayne Rooney set in 2011 during Man City’s 2-1 win vs Brentford

Erling Haaland broke Premier League record Wayne Rooney set in 2011 during Man City’s 2-1 win vs Brentford
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Manchester City News
By Srinivas Sadhanand
Published on 2024-09-15 08:30:00

Erling Haaland of Manchester City is setting records with his impressive goal-scoring performances, including a brace in a 2-1 victory over Brentford. The striker showcased his skills with a weak-footed strike and a close-range chip, earning praise from teammate Jack Grealish. Haaland’s nine goals in the first four games of the season surpasses Wayne Rooney’s record of eight goals in the same timeframe during the 2011/2012 season.

Haaland’s remarkable goal-scoring rate of 2.5 goals per game has raised speculation about how many goals he could potentially score in a full Premier League season. While his scoring rate may decrease over time, he could still end the season with an impressive tally if he continues at his current pace. Despite the challenge of maintaining such a high level of scoring, Haaland’s outstanding performances have positioned him as one of the top strikers in world football.

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