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Erling Haaland: On track to become the new PL Topscorer

Erling Haaland has taken the Premier League by storm in his debut season, breaking records and setting a new standard for top-class strikers. With his impressive physical attributes and natural goal-scoring ability, he has quickly established himself as one of the most dangerous players in the league. Haaland’s recent goal against Fulham was his 34th in just 30 Premier League fixtures, setting a new record for the fastest player to reach that number of goals.

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Published 1 May 2023

Last updated 9 December 2024

Erling Haaland: On track to become the new PL Topscorer

Manchester City had a challenging away game planned against Fulham on the 30th of April. Nevertheless, Norwegian striker Erling Haaland needed 5 minutes to score his 34(!) goal in his 30th Premier League fixture. This immediately means Haaland broke a record in his first Premier League season.

Since establishing the Premier League in 1992, no one has scored more goals in this number of matches. Alan Shearer and Andy Cole scored 34 goals once, but they needed 42 matches. Haaland still has six games to get the record solely in his name. The question isn’t if he will break the record but when Haaland gets his 35th goal. Let’s take a look at the upcoming fixtures of Manchester City:

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Looking at the upcoming fixtures, only those with nerves of steel would dare to put their money on Haaland failing to secure the record with his incredible scoring form. Haaland has a seemingly insatiable hunger for goals. He always looks to get on the end of crosses, latches onto through balls, or he creates something out of nothing.

His work rate is also exceptional, and he is willing to put in the hard yards to help his team defensively. At Sportmonks, we’re confident if he stays clear of injuries, the Norwegian striker will secure the PL record.

Are you looking for detailed player information? With the player’s endpoint, you can obtain the most basic and accurate player information:

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As you can see, his physical attributes are exceptional. Standing at 195 cm and weighing over 85 kg, he is powerful and imposing on the pitch. He also possesses a blistering pace, a powerful left foot and impressive agility, making him a nightmare for defenders. With the topscorers endpoint, you can keep track of the latest topscorers information:

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Update:

Erling Haaland has now broken the all-time Premier League goalscoring record by scoring his 35th league goal of the season. The Norwegian scored the second goal in a 3-0 win against West Ham United.

You can see the goal here at 1:11

After breaking the record the Manchester City squad decided to give him a guard of honour for this special moment.

Written by Wesley Van Rooij

Wesley van Rooij is a marketing and football expert with over 5 years of industry experience. His comprehensive knowledge of the Sportmonks Football API and a focused approach to APIs in the Sports Data industry allow him to offer insights and support to enthusiasts and businesses. His outstanding marketing and communication skills and technical writing expertise enable him to empathise with developers. He understands their needs and challenges to facilitate the development of cutting-edge football applications that stand out in the market.

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