Scoring a goal in the Manchester City vs Fulham match in the 2022-2023 Premier League continuation, Erling Haaland made a sweet achievement. The achievement in question is that the striker from Norway has officially recorded 50 goals so far in all competitions for the 2022-2023 season.
Erling Haaland scored 34 of those goals in the Premier League. While 12 goals in the Champions League, as well as three goals in the FA Cup, and one more in the English League Cup.
This record equals the record held by former Aston Villa player Tom Waring in the 1930-1931 season. At that time, Waring scored 50 goals for Aston Villa in all competitions.
“Erling Haaland is the first player to score 50+ goals in all competitions in a single English top-flight season since 1931,” wrote Squawka’s official account (@Squawka).
In addition, Haaland is the top scorer in one season in the Premier League format. The former Borussia Dortmund player equaled the records of Andrew Cole (Newcastle United, 1993-1994) and Alan Shearer (Blackburn Rovers, 1994-1995).
Haaland’s wild performance stunned Manchester City coach, Josep ‘Pep’ Guardiola. The Spaniard hopes that Haaland will continue to contribute goals until the season is over.
“Before Winston Churchill became Prime Minister? Wow. Sounds like a long time ago. Congratulations Erling. The best goals to help us achieve what we want are still there,” said Guardiola.
As is known, Manchester City managed to win 2-1 over Fulham in the 2022-2023 Premier League. Two goals for The Citizens -Manchester City’s nickname- were recorded by Erling Haaland (3′ (P)) and Julian Alvarez (36′).
Meanwhile, the home team was only able to reply through one goal by Carlos Vinicius (15′). This victory made Manchester City shift Arsenal from the top of the 2022-2023 Premier League standings.
Now, Manchester City has pocketed 76 points. They are one point ahead of Arsenal. Manchester City, too, have one match in reserve. The Citizens will return to action against West Ham United on Thursday, 4 May 2023.
